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.  Recommended Hotels for International Librarians

    Posted Mar 13, 2023 12:58 PM

    Hi, Colleagues,

    The IRRT International Papers and Projects Session Committee has selected 4 speakers for our session Finding a New Normal: Library Policies and Practices. We will have speakers representing Australia, Singapore, Philippines, and Canada--more details to follow. We'd like to give them a list of hotels where IRRT members or other international speakers will be staying to help them choose a hotel where there is potential for networking. If you would be so kind, please name where you will be staying so we can give this list to our speakers.

    With gratitude,

    Brea Henson

    Co-Chair, IRRT International Papers & Projects Session Committee



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    BreaHenson
    She/Her/Hers
    Outreach and Instruction Librarian
    University of North Texas
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  • 2.  RE: Recommended Hotels for International Librarians

    Posted Mar 14, 2023 05:52 AM
    Hi Brea, great idea....

    Warm regards
    Gina 
    Gina de Alwis Jayasuriya, PhD
    Independent Researcher, Singapore 





  • 3.  RE: Recommended Hotels for International Librarians

    Posted Mar 14, 2023 09:14 PM

    Thanks Brea:

    As I am a planner... and don't want to find myself without a bed in Chicago, I have booked into Hilton Chicago. The rooms were a reasonable rate on the ALA Hotel list, the shuttle bus can take me to the Conference and there are museums nearby. It seemed, like a good option for someone coming from Australia. 

    Looking forward to meeting some colleagues when I get there.



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    Catherine Barnes
    Lecturer/Teacher Librarian
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