IRRT (International Relations Round Table)

International Relations Round Table (IRRT) Pre-conference at ALA2025

CONNECTING AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY THROUGH LIBRARY INITIATIVES AROUND THE WORLD

Presentation Topics & Speaker Lineup:

·       Knowledge Matters: Empowering Every Journey of Discovery

        -  Liz White, Director of Library Partnerships, The British Library

·       Binational Collaborations to Help Preserve Our Shared Cultural Heritage

        -  Lisa Lamont, Head, Digital Collections, San Diego State University Library

        -  Jessica Barlow, Geography Professor & Exec Director, Center for Regional Sustainability, San Diego State University

·       Rejuvenating a Reading Culture in Cambodia through Nationwide Teacher Training about School Libraries

        -  Karen A. Bentall, Literacy Consultant, Room to Read

·        Information Literacy Beyond Campus Boundaries: Role of Academic Libraries in India

         -  Dr. Nihar Kanta Patra Head Librarian, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research

·        Lessons Learned Through 20 Years of Community Partnerships and Evolving Services for True Impact

         -  Jane Meyers, Founder and President, Lubuto Library Partners

Date/ Time: Friday, 27 June 2025 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

                    Breakfast and registration start at 8:00 AM

Venue: Pennsylvania Convention Center Room 119 A & B

This is a ticketed event. More info at: https://2025.alaannual.org/ticketed-events#IRRT

Andrea Malone and Lynn CHUA

Co-Chairs, IRRT International Librarians' Pre-Conference Committee