IRRT (International Relations Round Table)

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The mission of the International Relations Round Table is to promote interest in library issues and librarianship worldwide; to help coordinate international activities within ALA, serving as a liaison between the International Relations Committee and those members of the Association interested in international relations; to develop programs and activities which further the international objectives of ALA; and to provide hospitality and information to visitors from abroad.



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  • 1.  International Conference Initiative

    Posted Jun 22, 2021 09:09 PM
    At our IRRT meeting on Friday, June 25, I would like to briefly update you on this initiative. 

    IRRT Member Participation in International Conferences

    With the announcement that the 2021 IFLA Congress will be conducted as a virtual event, the International Relations Round Table will be seeking to promote and enable IRRT member participation and attendance. We will also be exploring a wider program to embrace other international conferences of interest to library workers.

    This initiative has three goals:

    1.  to identify and bring to the attention of IRRT members virtual library conferences with the expectation that remote attendance and participation will become an accepted norm

    2. to encourage and support IRRT member participation in these conferences through submission of paper, panel and poster session proposals

    3. to assist with the registration fees for attendance at these virtual conferences through a competitive application process, and with a plan to raise funds for this initiative

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    James Neal
    Univ Librarian Emeritus
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  • 2.  RE: International Conference Initiative

    Posted Jun 23, 2021 11:18 AM

    Hello Jim,

     

    Here is the link to my presentation (app. 15 minutes). After it, Richard will say a few words, followed by you (5-10 minutes). Slide 4 has the agenda of the meeting.  

     

    https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17B7wtKvXW8CMZquagxnHom7wM42UDOVskZ8pmFQXssk/edit#slide=id.p

     

    Alexandra

     

    Alexandra Houzouri Humphreys
    Associate Liaison Librarian
    Russian and Slavic Studies Librarian
    Arizona State University Library 

    Affiliate, ASU  Melikian Center: Russian, Eurasian & East European Studies 

    602-496-1188 

    Alexandra.Humphreys@asu.edu

     




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