Library Research Seminar

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The Library Research Seminar (LRS) brings together library practitioners, scholars, and students to share ideas and explore emerging research in the field of 21st century library and information science. It is a unique opportunity to gather with fellow professionals in a collegial setting to uncover new approaches for supporting evidence-based practice. LRS has occurred every 3-4 years since the late 1990s, and takes place at different locations each time. This page includes information about the most recent gatherings.



October 16-18, 2019

Theme: Research Matters: Strengthening Our Values, Defining Our Practice

University of South Carolina, School of Library and Information Science, and University Library Twitter: #LRS7



October 7-9, 2014

Theme: The Engaged Librarian: Libraries Partnering with Campus and Community

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University Library and the Graduate School of Library & Information Science



October 6-9, 2010

Theme: Integrating Practice and Research

University of Maryland College of Information Studies



October 10-12, 2007

Theme: The Library in Its Socio-Cultural Context: Issues for Research and Practice

University of Western Ontario Library and Information Science Program

Library Research Seminar III

October 14-16, 2004

Theme: Learning and Growing: Inquiry into Librarianship

Kansas City, MO

Library Research Seminar II

November 2-3, 2001

Theme: Partners and Connections: Research and Practice

University of Maryland