Undertaking a new research project? Like some help from an experienced researcher? Now you can find the mentor you’ve been hoping for through the Library Research Round Table (LRRT) Mentorship Program! The LRRT Mentorship Program promotes and supports LIS research in a wide variety of areas. Your LRRT mentor will offer advice and support while you develop research skills like collecting and analyzing data, and disseminating the results to both the research and professional communities. Criteria for Protégés You’d make a great protégé if you are considering conducting research on LIS issues...

Looking for ways to help the next generation of information and library science researchers? Consider becoming a mentor through the Library Research Round Table (LRRT) Mentorship Program. The LRRT Mentorship Program promotes and supports the substantive and rigorous research that will shape the future of information science and library practice. LRRT mentors cultivate professional relationships with protégés who are developing research skills like collecting and analyzing data, and disseminating the results to both the research and professional communities. Criteria for Mentors Mentors are...

Criteria and dates for the Beta Phi Mu LRRT Research Paper Award, jointly presented by The Beta Phi Mu International Honor Society and the American Library Association’s Library Research Round Table to recognize excellent research into problems related to the profession of librarianship.

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LRRT Awards Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research ( for more information ) Certificate. Presented annually, the award recognizes a research article published in English during the calendar year, nominated by any member of LRRT or by the editors of research journals and information studies. Deadline: December 20, 2025 Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research ( for more information ) Certificate and $250. Presented annually to provide recognition for dissertation research employing exemplary research design and methods. Deadline: December 20, 2025

LRRT Virtual Mentorship Program Purpose The LRRT Virtual Mentorship Program matches novice researchers (mentees) with mentors experienced in library and information science research methodologies. Mentees can request support with research design, identifying publication outlets, creating articles from postgraduate research, and more! Mentors will have the opportunity to share their experiences and be an integral part of the development of researchers. Process New mentors and mentees will be recruited through the LRRT website, social media sites, and ALA committee listservs, and conference...