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ACRL -- Association of College and Research Libraries Round Table
The purpose of the ACRL Roundtable (ACRL) is to support and promote the mission, goals and focus of the Utah Library Association within the areas of academic libraries and librarianship. The ACRL Round Table promotes excellence in these areas by planning worshops and annual conference programs, sponsoring a mailing list, and serving as the Utah Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). AMSC -- Archives, Manuscripts and Special Collections Round Table
The purpose of the Archives, Manuscripts and Special Collections Round Table (AMSC) is to support and promote the mission, goals and focus of ULA with the areas of archives, manuscript repositories and special libraries. BURT -- Business Round Table
The purpose of the Business Round Table (BURT) is to provide a forum for information sharing, networking, and continuing education for library employees who provide business reference service or are interested in such service. In this forum business reference employees will be able to share common problems and concerns. Members will have professional development opportunities such as presenting papers, panel discussions or other activities geared toward the provision of business services. CDTT -- Computer and Digital Technologies Training Round Table
The mission of the CDTT Round Table is to provide training and assistance on computer and technology issues for libraries throughout the state of Utah. To accomplish this we will assess the technology training needs of ULA members, provide synchronous and asynchronous resources to address needs assessed. The objective is to be a valued resource for ULA members in the acquisition and maintenance of skills necessary for the 21st century library. CSRT -- Children's Services Round Table GENRT -- Genealogy Round Table
Roots mania has arrived! New Internet databases like FamilySearch are feeding a renewed and well-publicized interest in family history research. The Genealogy Round Table (GENRT) supports Utah Libraries with guidance and programs for helping patrons researching genealogy in libraries and on the Internet. We offer guidance in selecting resources, organizing programs, training staff, and recruiting volunteers. The round table also serves as a forum for communicating and collaborating on issues and concerns of librarians who provide these services. GENRT provides opportunities for librarians to meet, visit member institutions, and communicate online in sharing knowledge and experiences. We welcome everyone of all levels of experience who has an interest in supporting genealogy in their communities and discovering their family's past. GODORT -- Government Documents Round Table  HEART -- Health Round Table
HEART if full of life!
The purpose of the Health Round Table (HEART) is to support and promote the mission, goals and focus of the Utah Library Association (ULA) within the area of health and medical librarianship. HEART strives to assist Utah librarians in improving the quality of medical and health-related information provided to their patrons. Additionally, HEART's goal is to promote healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities that encourage such behaviors. No medical or health background is required to participate. Any ULA member with an interest in health issues is welcome to join this active, lively group.
LAMART -- Library Administration & Management Round Table LIRT -- Library Instruction Round Table
The Library Instruction Round Table provides a forum for discussion of instruction related activities, promotes library instruction as an essential service, and supports continuing education opportunities for librarians involved in instruction. LPSSRT -- Library Paraprofessional & Support Services Round Table
The Library Paraprofessional and Support Staff Round Table (LPSSRT) provides an opportunity in ULA to address a wide variety of issues of concern to library support staff including education, job duties, advancement, compensation, and inclusiveness. LPSSRT provides opportunities to its members to initiate activities that will benefit members of the Round Table, ULA and the profession. NPRT -- New Perspectives Round Table
The purpose of the New Perspectives Round Table is to promote the development of librarianship, to serve as a channel of communication among library members, and to promote and facilitate discussion of issues that bring a new or fresh perspective to librarianship, libraries, or librarians. RAS -- Reference & Adult Services Round Table
The purpose of the Reference & Adult Services Round Table (RAS) is to support and promote the mission, goals and focus of the Utah Library Association (ULA) within the area of reference and adult services. RAS promotes excellent reference service by encouraging librarians to share information on new and notable resources which will help meet the informational needs of patrons.
TSRT -- Technical Services Round Table
The Technical Services Round Table (TSRT) supports and promotes technical services activities such as cataloging, acquisitions, and serials in Utah libraries. The roundtable sponsors workshops & presentations to share the expertise of its members as well as bring in acknowledged experts in technical services-related areas from outside its membership. Objectives include disseminating information related to technical services to roundtable members, facilitating the exchange of ideas and experience, and fostering research and experimentation related to technical services.
TFRT -- Trustees and Friends Round Table
The Trustees and Friends Round Table (TFRT) supports and promotes the mission, goals and focus of the Utah Library Association and all Utah libraries by networking library trustees and supporters to develop member knowledge of library governance principles, influence public policy and promote public understanding of libraries and their services.
YART -- Young Adult Round
Table
The purpose of the Young Adult Round Table (YART) is to support and
promote the mission, goals and focus of the Utah Library Association
(ULA) within the area of young adult services. YART promotes excellence
in service to young adults by providing resources and training opportunities
of value to those working with teens, and by encouraging the sharing
of information and ideas that benefit young adults in libraries. YART
also hopes to promote the value (and fun!) of serving young adults
in our libraries.
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