Ethnic & Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT)
Providing a forum for the exchange of information on library materials and resources in English and other languages, and promoting service for all ethnolinguistic and multicultural communities in general
Our Mission
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- To serve as a source of information on recommended ethnic collections, services, and programs.
- To organize task forces, institutes, and workshops to carry out the functions of the Round Table as defined in the petition.
- To develop for Annual conferences forums and symposia programs that deal with the key issues of ethnicity and librarianship.
- To maintain a liaison with the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services and cooperate with other 91´«Ã½ units, including the ethnic affiliates, in joint projects for the betterment of outreach services.
- To disseminate the work of the Round Table through a program of presentations and/or publications.
Get Involved with EMIERT
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The EMIERT Distinguished Librarian Award recognizes significant accomplishments in library services that are national or international in scope and that include improving, spreading, and promoting multicultural services in libraries.
EMIERT News
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Staff Liaisons
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Danielle Ponton
Program Manager for Round Tables
dponton@ala.org
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Kevin Strowder
Director, Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services
kstrowder@ala.org
