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The Social Responsibilities Round Table works to make ALA more democratic and to establish progressive priorities not only for the Association, but also for the entire profession. Concern for human and economic rights was an important element in the founding of SRRT and remains an urgent concern today. SRRT believes that libraries and librarians must recognize and help solve social problems and inequities in order to carry out their mandate to work for the common good and bolster democracy.

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Research Study Call for Youth Services Librarians

  • 1.  Research Study Call for Youth Services Librarians

    Posted Jan 04, 2023 08:43 AM
    **Please excuse cross-postings**

    Greetings and happy 2023!

    I am conducting my PhD dissertation research (SUNY IRB STUDY00006932) to explore how youth-serving librarians understand "the library" and "the homeless" as symbolic objects (concepts that are part of our shared cultural imagination).

    This research will involve participation in one in-depth interview, including questions related to two sets of photographs. Interviews will be conducted online and are expected to last no more than 90 minutes. Dates and times will be arranged at the participants' convenience. Participants who complete the interview will be compensated for their time with a $50 e-gift card.

    Potential participants should be (or have been) youth services librarians (with an MLS) in any title working with children, teens, and families, in U.S. public libraries for a minimum of three years. No experience working with families or individuals in homeless situations is required for participation in this study.

    If you think you might be interested in participating in this study, please contact me directly at vikkiter@buffalo.edu for additional details.

    Please note that participation in this project is voluntary and there is no expectation of commitment to participate if you express interest.

    Thank you!

    Vikki

    Vikki C. Terrile, MSLS, MA

    Doctoral Candidate

    Graduate School of Education

    SUNY, the University at Buffalo

    vikkiter@buffalo.edu



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    Vikki Terrile
    Assistant Professor, Public Services and Assessment Librarian
    CUNY: Queensborough Community College
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