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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Call for IRRT Board nominations

  • 1.  Call for IRRT Board nominations

    Posted Sep 11, 2023 03:22 PM

    Dear IRRT member:

    The ALA International Relations Round Table Nominations Committee is looking for members who are passionate about international librarianship and are willing to serve as Executive Board members.

    IRRT is pleased to solicit nominations (and self-nominations) for the positions of:

    ·        Vice Chair/Chair Elect -- Chair-elect (2024-25), becomes Chair (2025-26) and serves as immediate Past-Chair (2026-2027)

    ·        Member-at-Large -- serves a two-year term, (2024-2026)

    ·        Round Table Councilor – serves a three year term, (2024-2027)

    According to IRRT bylaws, the position of Chair-elect is a three-year commitment in which one serves as chair-elect, chair and past chair. In the first year, one learns about the work of the Executive Board under the tutelage of the Chair and the past-Chair. The Member-at-Large position lasts two years contributing information and wider perspectives from the field. The IRRT ALA councilor is elected every third year to represent the voice of IRRT at policy-making and governing body of ALA.

    For a full description of responsibilities of these office holders, please visit IRRT website.

    Executive Board of the IRRT meets monthly through virtual meetings to discuss IRRT-related issues, which include those that arise through the various committees and the ones related to international aspects of ALA work as a whole, and to work on solutions. Face-to-face meetings take place whenever the ALA Annual conference is held in person, and the vice chair/chair elect is expected to attend these meetings.

    Requirements:

    1.      Candidates must be current ALA and IRRT members.

    2.      Provide your CV and a short statement of interest (approx. 100 words) by October 16, 2023.

    Nominate yourself or someone you know by sending an email to the Nominating Committee Chair, Robin Kear, at rlk25@pitt.edu  

    Preference is given to candidates with prior committee experience within IRRT and a track record of contributing to the IRRT mission.

    Thank you for your consideration.

    The Nominating Committee



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    Delin Guerra
    Program Manager
    American Library Association
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