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Dr. Robbie Barber chosen as the 2026 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition Award

The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) is pleased to announce that Dr. Robbie Barber has been selected as the recipient of the 2025-2026 LIRT Librarian Recognition Award.

Bellevue School District Libraries chosen as the 2026 recipient of the LIRT Innovation in Instruction Award

The Library Instruction Round Table announced that the 2025-2026 Innovation in Instruction Award will be presented to the Bellevue School District Libraries at Lake Hills Elementary School, Bellevue Digital Discovery, and Cherry Crest Elementary School.

Hirons Library at Goldey-Beacom College chosen as the 2025 recipient of the LIRT Innovation in Instruction Award

The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) of the American Library Association is pleased to announce that the 2025 Innovation in Instruction Award will be presented to the Hirons Library Goldey-Beacom College.

Jane Hammons chosen as the 2025 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition Award

The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) of the American Library Association has chosen Jane Hammons, Associate Professor and Teaching & Learning Engagement Librarian, as the 2025 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition Award.

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Samantha Peter chosen as the 2024 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition Award

The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) of the American Library Association has chosen Samantha Peter, Chair of Research & Instruction and Instructional Design Librarian at the University of Wyoming Libraries, as the 2024 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition Award.

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University of North Carolina Wilmington chosen as the 2024 recipient of the LIRT Innovation in Instruction Award

The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) is please to announce the Randall Library at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is the recipient of the 2024 Innovation in Instruction Award.

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Baylor University Libraries presented the LIRT 2022 Innovation in Instruction Award

CHICAGO — The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) of the American Library Association is pleased to announce that the 2022 Innovation in Instruction Award will be presented to Baylor University Libraries. Created to recognize a library that...

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Sara Lowe chosen as the 2022 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition Award

CHICAGO — The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) of the American Library Association has chosen Sara Lowe, associate librarian at IUPUI University Library, as the 2022 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition Award. The Librarian Recognition Award...

Dr. Clarence Maybee chosen as the 2019 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition Award

CHICAGO — The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) of the American Library Association has chosen Dr. Clarence Maybee, Associate Professor and Information Literacy Specialist at Purdue University, as the 2019 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition...

Library Instruction Round Table Accepting Nominations for Two Awards

The American Library Association's (ALA) Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) welcomes submissions for two awards created to recognize excellence in information literacy and instruction. Submissions from all types of libraries (public, school, special...

Library Instruction Round Table Awards Ceremony at ALA Annual Conference

CHICAGO — In recognition of the accomplishments of librarians and libraries who promote information literacy, the Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) will host an Awards Ceremony and Reception from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 28 during the...

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Farmer wins 2015 LIRT Librarian Recognition Award

CHICAGO — The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) of the American Library Association has chosen Dr. Lesley S. J. Farmer, professor of library media at California State University Long Beach, as the 2015 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition...

Burhanna wins inaugural LIRT Librarian Recognition Award

CHICAGO — The American Library Association's (ALA) Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) awarded its first ever Librarian Recognition Award at ALA Annual Conference on Sunday, June 29, 2014 to Kenneth Burhanna, associate professor and assistant dean for...

Cannon Memorial Library, Saint Leo University, honored with LIRT Innovation in Instruction award

CHICAGO — The American Library Association's (ALA) Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) awarded its inaugural Innovation in Instruction Award at ALA Annual Conference on Sunday, June 29, 2014 to Cannon Memorial Library of Saint Leo University in Florida...

Two new LIRT Awards to be presented at ALA 2014 Annual Conference

CHICAGO — The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) invites you to attend the inaugural LIRT Awards ceremony at the ALA 2014 Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Please come show your support for the winners and for the new Awards at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday June...