Another fascinating story of library history recounted by Kathleen McCook!!:
https://kathleenmccook.substack.com/p/society-for-the-diffusion-of-useful
Month: May 2025
Sign Up for LHRT Dinner and Tour at ALA Annual!
Less than two months to go to ALA!
I’ve made reservations at Emei, a local Sichuan restaurant near the convention center (recommended by Philly friends) for Saturday 28 June at 7pm. The number of attendees will impact options–under 15 and we can order day-of; over 15 and there will be a pre-set menu.
With respect to tours, George Boudreau, executive director of the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, and this year’s Holley lecturer, is willing to give a tour of the Maxwell Mansion. I’ve also heard very good things about the Rosenbach Museum & Library as a possible additional or alternate site.
If you’re interested in meeting for dinner and/or going on a tour please fill out this spreadsheet to assist with arrangements.
I look forward to seeing some/many of you!
Alea
(Questions or suggestions? contact me at henlear@miamioh.edu)
LHRT Survey for members (and non-members)
The Executive Board of the Library History Round Table seeks input from members and non-members on its programming and financial budgeting. As a round table of the American Library Association, income (including dues, other revenue) and expenses are reported on an annual basis. Your responses will assist the LHRT Board in assessing current activities and improving the value of annual dues to individual members.
The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. We encourage your response before Monday, May 12.
2024-2025 LHRT Membership Committee:
Erik Nordberg, Secretary/Treasurer Elect (and Membership Committee Chair)
Alea Henle, Chair
Jennifer Bartlett, Chair-Elect
Steven A. Knowlton, Past-Chair
Sterling Coleman, Member-at-Large