Program
Libraries around the world share a deep commitment to support the enduring values necessary for the continued progress of humanity including justice, freedom, equality and peace. These values are universal and borderless. Responding to a call by international members of ALA, the IRRT International Connections Committee will invite international library leaders to help us understand the concept of a global community of libraries and why it matters. They will share their vision of a global community of libraries, discuss opportunities and challenges we face and how we can work together to make it happen. This program will bring a wide range of global and strategic perspectives to ALA and will inspire ALA leaders and library leaders in their strategic planning and policy making. It will also help enhance a deeper understanding of this year’s ALA theme “libraries = strong communities”.
ALA Unit/Subunit: ALA
Meeting Type: Program
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Closed: Open
Yan Liu
Business Reference Librarian
University of Maine
Muzhgan Nazarova
Chair
International Relations Round Table
Donna Scheeder
Past IFLA President
Glòria Pérez-Salmerón
President
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Gerald Leitner
Secretary General
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Catherine Lau
Assistant Chief Executive
Public Library Services, National Library Board of Singapore