Diamond Moments of International Librarianship and Its Impact
In celebration of the 75th anniversary (the diamond anniversary) of the International Relations Round Table (IRRT), the IRRT International Librarians' Pre-Conference Committee invites proposals for its 2024 ALA Annual pre-conference session. We welcome proposals that showcase the important work that libraries do and highlight the lasting impact of librarianship around the globe. We are particularly interested in proposals that feature the role international relationships have strengthened your work. If you developed new services, innovative programs and/or influential partnerships that led to worthwhile impact, please consider sharing these experiences. You should give thought to the following when drafting your proposals:
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International and local partnerships (libraries, schools, institutions, businesses, foundations etc.)
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Innovative partnership programs
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Resources & best practices
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Tips and strategies used
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Successes and challenges
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Impactful outcome of the project/work on services, people, organizational structure, etc.
The session will take place in a roundtable format. Those whose proposals are accepted will be asked to present their work/project and engage in a follow-up discussions with attendees that result in lively and meaningful conversations.
Timeline:
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December 2023 - Initial call for proposals issued
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February 16, 2024 - Deadline for proposal submissions
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March 11, 2024 - Acceptance notifications sent
Submit proposals via this form by 11:59 PM EST on February 16, 2024. If you have any questions please contact the committee chairs:
Lynn CHUA - Lynn_CHUA@nlb.gov.sg
Andrea MALONE - armalone@uh.edu
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Andrea Malone
Research Visibility and Impact Coordinator
University of Houston
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