Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
By A. Faulkner ALA announced the new class of 2018 Emerging Leaders on 12/01/12017. (You can read the press release here.) The GLBTRT wants to say congratulations to all the new Emerging Leaders, and special shout-out to GLBTRT members Jessica Colbert, Netanel Ganin, Nicole Husbands, Stephen Krueger and Jessica Thorlakson! We’re happy to be sponsoring Stephen […]
Dear Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table Members and Supporters, As of November 1, 2017 through December 31st, or through the conclusion of the ALA Annual Campaign, ALA will be sponsoring a fundraising match campaign where an anonymous donor will match gifts made to the ALA Annual Fund. Every gift to an ALA unit from an […]
In honor of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table’s 50th Anniversary coming in 2020, the GLBTRT Fund Raising Committee will be selling t-shirts — and we need YOUR help to create them! The Fund Raising Committee will be accepting t-shirt design submissions from GLBTRT members and supporters before putting the designs up to […]
Dear Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table Members and Supporters, As of November 1, 2017 through December 31st, or through the conclusion of the ALA Annual Campaign, ALA will be sponsoring a fundraising match campaign where an anonymous donor will match gifts made to the ALA Annual Fund. Every gift to an ALA unit from an […]
Dear Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table Members and Supporters, As of November 1, 2017 through December 31st, or through the conclusion of the ALA Annual Campaign, ALA will be sponsoring a fundraising match campaign where an anonymous donor will match gifts made to the ALA Annual Fund. Every gift to an ALA unit from an […]
By Sam Leif The Larry Romans Mentorship Award recognizes a librarian who, through their sustained mentoring efforts, have made a difference in our profession. Each year, the award will honor a librarian who has demonstrated excellence in the area of mentoring, who has successfully encouraged others to serve as mentors, and who has impacted the […]
“The FSU Libraries are seeking three early career librarians to participate in a 3-year post-master’s diversity residence program, who will benefit from a rich professional experience along with strong mentorship within the FSU Libraries. This opportunity is specifically geared toward individuals interested in careers in academic/research libraries. The purpose of the Florida State University Libraries […]
By Sam Leif The GLBTRT Award for Political Activism is designed for someone who is involved in efforts to promote GLBT issues, impedes the progress of anti-GLBT efforts, or raises awareness of GLBT matters locally, statewide, nationally or internationally. The award recognizes the work of taking a clear stance on an issue, voicing an opinion […]
By Sam Leif The Newlen-Symons Award honors a librarian, library staff member, library, library board, and/or library friends group who have designed programs and/or initiatives responsive to the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community. By honoring programs and/or initiatives with demonstrated impact on the GLBT community that have been sustained over […]
Just a reminder! http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/10/glbtrt-seeks-nominations-2018-awards-recognizing-outstanding-service-glbt The nomination forms are up and running! Please share! The American Library Association (ALA) will be accepting nominations for our three awards soon. Please stay tuned for the links to the nomination forms and begin thinking about nominees! Newlen-Symons Award for Excellence in Serving the GLBT Community The award will honor […]