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field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>EMIERT provides a forum for the exchange of information on library materials and resources in English and other languages, and promotes service for all ethnolinguistic and multicultural communities in general.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/fmrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-03/RT3.jpg.webp?itok=Eiv0ra1c" width="330" height="220" alt="FMRT logo" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/fmrt">Film and Media Round Table (FMRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>FMRT offers a unique forum for learning about new developments in video librarianship, as well as resources for finding answers to some of the more elusive questions facing video librarians in their</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/gamert" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-03/RT4.jpg.webp?itok=9AXlkPd4" width="330" height="220" alt="Games and Gaming RT Logo" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/gamert">Games and Gaming Round Table (GameRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>With members from all types of libraries, GameRT is built around our shared passion for games and the use of gaming within libraries.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/godort" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-03/RT5.jpg.webp?itok=UWcT44Lu" width="330" height="220" alt="GODORT logo" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/godort">Government Documents Round Table (GODORT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>The GODORT is a dynamic forum where information professionals learn, discuss, advocate, and create scholarship on and about government information at all levels of government.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/gncrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-03/RT6.jpg.webp?itok=yt7Oz6_T" width="330" height="220" alt="GNCRT logo" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/gncrt">Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>The GNCRT supports library staff in all aspects of engaging with graphic novels and comics, including collection development, programming, and advocacy.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/ifrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-04/IFRT_color_660px.png.webp?itok=O5kBxw4F" width="330" height="220" alt="Intellectual Freedoma Round Table" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/ifrt">Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>The IFRT provides a forum for discussing library intellectual freedom issues, serving as a communication channel, promoting involvement in defending intellectual freedom, and implementing ALA policies.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/irrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-04/IRRT_color_660.png.webp?itok=BEXWG3S0" width="330" height="220" alt="International Relations Round Table" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/irrt">International Relations Round Table (IRRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>The IRRT promotes global interest in library issues, coordinates international ALA activities, develops programs supporting international objectives, and provides hospitality and information to foreign visitors.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/learnrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-04/LearningRT_color_660px.png.webp?itok=sLIzoW9M" width="330" height="220" alt="Learning Round Table" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/learnrt">Learning Round Table (LearnRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>LearnRT promotes quality continuing education for library personnel, facilitating networking with other providers for idea exchange. They serve as a source for education assistance, publications, and training.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/lhrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-04/LHRT_color_660px.png.webp?itok=QCx3rhnW" width="330" height="220" alt="Library History Round Table" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/lhrt">Library History Round Table (LHRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>The LHRT facilitates communication among scholars and students of library history and supports research in library history. It sponsors conferences, publishes a newsletter, and presents awards for excellence in library history research.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/lirt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-03/RT11.jpg.webp?itok=e9HNDOdO" width="330" height="220" alt="LIRT logo with apple" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/lirt">Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>LIRT empowers librarians to become better teachers through sharing best practices, leadership and professional development, and networking.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/lrrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-04/LRRT_square_660px.png.webp?itok=P-a4y7fz" width="330" height="220" alt="ALA Library Research Round Table" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/lrrt">Library Research Round Table</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>The LRRT aims to extend and improve library research, and to provide public program opportunities for describing and evaluating library research projects, and for disseminating their findings.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/lssrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-04/LSSRT_color_660px.png.webp?itok=C_FBVPu0" width="330" height="220" alt="Library Support Staff Round Table" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/lssrt">Library Support Staff Round Table (LSSRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>The Library Support Staff Round Table (LSSRT) focuses on library support staff—who support staff are and what we do—as well as developing skills and support programming for library support staff.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/magirt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-03/RT14.jpg.webp?itok=TkWoOKwO" width="330" height="220" alt="MAGIRT logo" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/magirt">Map and Geospatial Information Round Table (MAGIRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>Through community, education, and advocacy, the MAGIRT leads and inspires information professionals in their work with map and geospatial information resources.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/nmrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-03/RT15.jpg.webp?itok=UpdtD65k" width="330" height="220" alt="NMRT logo: Your Path To ALA" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/nmrt">New Members Round Table (NMRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>The NMRT is a place for members who are new to the library profession, new to ALA, or new to both. It provides career development programs, professional development grants, and networking opportunities.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/rrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-03/RT16.jpg.webp?itok=_M8IplUJ" width="330" height="220" alt="Rainbow Round Table logo - est. 1970" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/rrt">Rainbow Round Table (RRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>The Rainbow Round Table promotes the development, advancement, and improvement of library services and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their communities.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/rmrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-04/RMRT_color_660px.png.webp?itok=epUJfSkk" width="330" height="220" alt="Retired Members Round Table" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/rmrt">Retired Members Round Table (RMRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>The RMRT provides an avenue for retired or late-career members to maintain relationships, continue meaningful organizational involvement, and share sills and knowledge through mentorship.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/srrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-03/RT18.jpg.webp?itok=8RlDiz74" width="330" height="220" alt="SRRT logo. Est 1969." class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/srrt">Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>The SRRT works to make ALA more democratic and to establish progressive priorities not only for the Association, but also for the entire profession.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/sustainrt" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-03/RT19.jpg.webp?itok=EgRX7xy7" width="330" height="220" alt="Sustainability Round Table logo" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/sustainrt">Sustainability Round Table (SustainRT)</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem]"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>SustainRT was created as a venue in which members exchange ideas and opportunities regarding sustainability in order to move toward a more equitable, healthy and economically viable society.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="accordion breakout pt-12 lg:py-20"> <div class="accordion__content px-5 lg:px-0 mx-auto"> <h2 class="accordion__heading text-center mb-10 lg:mb-20 lg:pt-2 leading-none">Round Table Websites List</h2> <div class="accordion__items border-t"> <div class="accordion-item border-b"> <h3 class="accordion-item__heading text-xl lg:text-2xl my-0"> <button id="accordion-item-trigger-73135" class="accordion-item__trigger items-center m-0 text-left text-xl py-5 w-full items-center" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-73135"> Coretta Scott 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