The Publications & Communications Committee promotes and documents the activities of the IFRT. This includes providing updates for the IFRT website, publishing the newsletter, producing the annual report, and promoting IFRT through social media channels.
To coordinate, edit and produce MAGIRT publications, including but not limited to base line, the Electronic Publication Series, the Print Publication Series, and the MAGIRT Information Brochure. Oversees and executes changes to the MAGIRT website, and
Coordinates Core publishing and information dissemination activities Conducts regular assessments of Core publishing outlets and recommends new modes of dissemination as needed Advises and assists the Core Board with setting publishing priorities
Blog Coordinator/Editor: Coordinates authors and blog content calendared to generate one to two blog posts per month. Will also share press releases and announcements submitted to the Outreach committee via the blog. Blog Writer / Contributor: Writes 4-6
Provides connectivity between publishers, libraries, and vendors. We strive to bridge gaps in communication among these groups by supplying ongoing training opportunities, hosting discussion groups, and presenting information on current and future trends
To serve as consultants and to promote books and other resources through recommendations, compilation of lists, and related services for mass media, individuals, and institutions/organizations involved in the production of programs, films, and other
To select from the year’s publications and prepare an annual annotated bibliography of books displaying appealing literary quality that relate to the LGBTQIA+ experience and are recommended for young readers from birth through age 18.
Designs and plans the social events for the 91´«Ã½ Annual 2020 meeting -- a ticketed 50th Anniversary Gala and free RainbowRT social meet-up -- including securing a location, recruiting speakers, developing program, and planning the menu. Will coordinate
Solicit donations for the RainbowRT archive, housed within the 91´«Ã½ archives, with assistance from 91´«Ã½ Archives staff. Complete the oral history toolkit begun by the 2018 RainbowRT Emerging Leaders team, a process to continue adding recorded materials to
Exercises leadership in the local, national, and international special collections communities to represent and promote concerns related to rare books, manuscripts, and other special collections. The official RBMS committee rosters are listed below, and
