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.  ALA accreditation's requirements for international professionals

    Posted Mar 29, 2024 10:18 PM

    Hi,

    I obtained my master's and doctorate from an Egyptian university. 

    How can I equate my degree to be accredited from ALA? or even study a specific number of credit hours to obtain the accreditation? or should I enroll in an accredited school and start from the beginning?

    Thanks



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    Dr. Safinaz M. Elroukh
    Lecturer of Library and Information Science
    Menoufia University, Egypt
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  • 2.  RE: ALA accreditation's requirements for international professionals

    Posted Mar 31, 2024 07:41 AM
    Hi Safinaz, 

    Have you explored an international credential evaluation organization? If not, this website would be a good first step:  https://www.naces.org/ 

    When I moved to the US, I went through an evaluation process like this for my UK degrees. This service is not free but much less costly than starting over. 

    All the best, 
    Karen 



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  • 3.  RE: ALA accreditation's requirements for international professionals

    Posted Apr 01, 2024 09:25 PM

    Thank you Karen, I really appreciate your help.



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    Safinaz Elroukh
    Lecturer of Library and Information Sciences
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  • 4.  RE: ALA accreditation's requirements for international professionals

    Posted Apr 03, 2024 08:30 AM

    Greetings,

    I undertook all my three degrees in Library and Information Sciences from Kenya. I went through one of the organizations from the list provided below https://www.naces.org/. You can give it a try.

    Thank you.

    Joan Wakasa Murumba, PhD

    Information Literacy Librarian

    Texas A & M International University



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    Joan Murumba Assistant Librarian
    Information Literacy Librarian
    Texas A & M International University
    She/Her/Hers
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