Please register for 2019 IRRT PRECONFERENCE
TRANSFORMING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS
Libraries today continue to be attuned to meeting the needs of their communities. In the 21st century, libraries are encouraged to be the center of community life, to be community builders and places where people get involved. This pre-conference will focus on using innovation to address the needs of different communities. Our presenters representing different types of academic institutions nationally and internationally will share their innovative practices and train you to adapt them in your libraries. Moderated by a seasoned internationally-renowned library professional , this preconference will provide you with all the necessary techniques to develop new types of services in your libraries.
PANELISTS
Moderator: Donna Scheeder, IFLA Past-President
Presenters: Tolgonay Kozhokanova and Zhuzumkan Askhatbekova, American University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan - The maker Movement in Kyrgyzstan's Libraries: Bringing Elements of STEM Education to Underserved Youth Population; Dr. Katy B. Mathuews, Ohio University and Dr. Daniel Harper, Grover Center, USA - Academic Libraries: Bridging Innovation Across the Curriculum and Into the Community; Peggy Seiden, Swarthmore College, USA - Swarthmore College Partnership.
AGENDA
- 8:00am - 8:30am Registration
- 8:30am - 12:00pm Welcome, panel introductions, presentations, interactive group discussions, Q & A
- 12:00pm 1:00pm Lunch
When: Friday, June 21, 2019
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Washington Convention Center, 102B
To register: https://2019.alaannual.org/
Cost: $90 Event Code: IRRT2 Fee includes materials, refreshments, and lunch
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Dr. Muzhgan Nazarova
IRRT Chair
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