Se rves as a support to those who advocate for library services for the LGBTQIA+ communities, their families, and their allies at the local, state, and national levels. Works with other ALA units, including specific divisions, the Chapter Relations
Serves as a support to those who advocate for library services to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender communities, families, and their allies at the local, state, and national level. Provides support through a variety of means, such as providing
DISSOLVED COMMITTEE. Maintained the bylaws of the round table, proposed revisions as needed, reviewed other proposed changes to the bylaws from committees or members, maintained a policy and procedures manual, and advised the Board of Directors regarding
The Rainbow Round Table is governed by an elected executive board. The board consists of the Chair, Chair-Elect, Past-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Councilor, and five Directors-at-Large. The Executive Board will: Provide oversight and long-term planning
Seek out, build and sustain relationships with organizations outside of ALA relevant to the round table to share information and conduct programs. Collaborates on common issues with and promotes the programs, activities and publications of the RRT to
Identifies and solicits funds from sources, other than member dues, to increase the long term investment fund for the Stonewall Book Awards and to fund other initiatives as set forth by the Rainbow Round Table Board. Develops and implements a fundraising
Establishes general policies, programs, and procedures to attract new members and to promote active participation in the round table. Creates and circulates membership promotion materials to ALA members and to prospective members in library schools and
Compiles, produces, and distributes the Rainbow Round Table news blog. Creates book and media reviews for publication in the round table's reviews blog. Updates Rainbow Round Table social media channels. Recruits volunteers to write articles about the
Compiles, produces, and distributes Rainbow Round Table News, the RRT news blog. Recruits volunteers to write articles about the round table, ALA, reviews of books and other media, and other news of interest to round table members. Adopted January 2014
Promote the improved quality and accessibility of LGBTQIA+ literature through the provision for adult readers of an annual annotated bibliography of books for general readership published within the assigned calendar year or between July 1st and December
