Contributing to the extension and improvement of library research through webinars, mentoring new researchers, recognizing exceptional research in the field, and more

LRRT Webinars Please view recordings of our past webinars! All webinars are scheduled during US Central Time. To search for the correct time zone, please use World Clock Converter . Upcoming Webinar February Data Collection and Key Performance Indicators in a Post-IPEDS World Past Webinars Topic: Critical Data Storytelling for Libraries Dr. Kate McDowell - November 14, 2025 Meeting Recording: Link to Recording Topic: Supporting College Readiness: How Public and Academic Libraries Can Foster College Literacy and Fluency Africa S. Hands, jean amaral, Melissa Blankstein - September 9, 2025...

American Library Associatio n Library Research Round Table July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 Report from the Chair, Audrey Church, Ph.D., churchap@longwood.edu 2019-2020 Steering Committee Members: Audrey Church, Chair; Abby Phillips, Chair-Elect; Amanda Folk, Past-Chair; Christine Dulaney, Secretary-Treasurer; Ericka Patillo, Member-at-Large; Yin Zhang, Member-at-Large; Jennifer Joe, Round Table Councilor; Danielle Ponton, Staff Liaison Major Activities for the Year: The Library Research Round Table had a very busy and productive year in 2019-2020. Library Research Seminar VII, chaired by Jen...

Letters from the Chair Tribute to Dr. Elfreda A. Chatman Awards

In support of our mission to contribute toward the extension and improvement of library research and to inform and educate ALA members concerning research techniques and their usefulness, LRRT provides this list of research training opportunities and research collaboration opportunities. Research Training Opportunities Research Collaboration Opportunities Research Training Opportunities LRRT Mentorship Program The Librarian Parlor (aka LibParlor or #libparlor) LibParlor is a space for conversing, sharing expertise, and asking questions about the process of developing, pursuing, and publishing...

The Library Research Seminar (LRS) brings together library practitioners, scholars, and students to share ideas and explore emerging research in library and information science. It is a unique opportunity to gather with fellow professionals in a collegial setting to uncover new approaches for supporting evidence-based practice. LRS has taken place every 3-4 years since 1996 at a different location each time. Watch for a call to host Library Research Seminar IX at your institution. Library Research Seminar VIII Telling Library Stories September 16-18, 2024 - University of Kentucky Library...

2023 Library Research Round Table Chair's Program: Research Forum and Shera Award Presentations ALA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, June 25, 2023 The Library Research Round Table Chair's Program includes hosting a forum for three invited research presentations. The Research Forum provides engaging research initiatives to be presented and allows for questions and short discussions. The 2023 Research Forum presentations are: - "What do families do all day? Mapping a public library's influence on families' daily literacy environments" - "From library thinking to community thinking: Helping...

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