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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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Library Adventure Tour of Nicaragua

  • 1.  Library Adventure Tour of Nicaragua

    Posted Oct 05, 2022 04:41 PM
    Hello friends,
    The Colorado Association of Libraries International Library and Cultural Exchange (ILCE)  Interest Group is sponsoring a Library Adventure Tour of Nicaragua, on November 10-18, 2022.  The deadline for registering for the tour has been extended until October 15.  

    Please join members of the ILCE as we visit libraries, cultural centers, and natural sites and participate in local library events in beautiful Nicaragua.

    Local arrangements will be made by Jane Mirandette, Founder of the Hester J. Hodgdon Libraries for All Program, a Colorado-based nonprofit. Jane is the Director of the San Juan del Sur Biblioteca in San Juan del Sur, a beautiful coastal town.

    Join us to:

    Tour various cultural sites in Nicaragua including Masaya Volcano and its Natural History Museum; the 16th-centuryth century city of Granada, with its cathedrals, and the Museo San Francisco with its large collection of pre-Columbian statues.  Volunteer and travel with the San Juan del Sur Biblioteca Movil on its regular route to rural schools and participate in the lending process. Celebrate the 21st anniversary of the SJDS Biblioteca, the highlight event of the year, with a library festival and street fair for over 500 children, events for Nicaraguan librarians and teachers, and an evening Gala event.

    There will be a training event for Nicaraguan librarians.  If you want to participate in offering this training or have questions, write Nancy Bolt at nancybolt@earthink.net.

    For more information about  the tour, visit     https://ilceig.wordpress.com/international-library-tours/ 





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    Nancy Bolt
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