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Call for Proposals - 2025 ALA IRRT Pre-Conference, Philadelphia, June 27, 2025

  • 1.  Call for Proposals - 2025 ALA IRRT Pre-Conference, Philadelphia, June 27, 2025

    Posted Dec 12, 2024 06:40 AM
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    Call for Proposals - 2025 ALA IRRT Pre-Conference, Philadelphia, June 27, 2025
     

    Connecting and Fostering Community Through Library Initiatives Around The World

    The International Relations Round Table (IRRT) Pre-Conference Committee of the American Library Association (ALA) invites proposals for its 2025 ALA Annual Pre-Conference Session. This half-day event will focus on how libraries connect and foster community through innovative and impactful initiatives.

    We are particularly interested in presentations that showcase:

    ●        Successful international library programs that have strengthened community ties and created lasting impact.

    ●        Collaborative projects where libraries partner with international or local organizations, schools, and governments to tackle shared challenges and foster global 

               cooperation.

    ●        Innovative approaches to community engagement, including digital initiatives, outreach programs, and events that encourage participation and inclusion.

    ●        Best practices in addressing community needs through library services, focusing on strategies, tips, and approaches that have been successful.

    The session will be held in a roundtable format. Selected presenters will have 30-45 minutes to share their work and facilitate engaging discussions and meaningful exchanges of ideas with attendees in follow-up discussions.

    Important Dates:

    ●        Proposal Deadline: February 15, 2025

    ●        Notification of Acceptance: March 14, 2025

    Please submit your proposals, no longer than 250 words, via this link by 11:59 PM EST (UTC-5) on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated by Pre-Conference  committee members based on the following criteria: quality of the proposal, relevance to the theme, contribution to global representation, transferability of ideas, and uniqueness.

    For more information, please contact the committee chairs:

     Lynn CHUA - Lynn_CHUA@nlb.gov.sg 

    Andrea MALONE - armalone@uh.edu 

    Andrea Malone and Lynn CHUA

    Co-Chairs

    IRRT International Librarians' Pre-Conference Committee

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    Gina de Alwis Jayasuriya, PhD
    CPD Researcher | Program Coordinator|
    Singapore.
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