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The Social Responsibilities Round Table works to make ALA more democratic and to establish progressive priorities not only for the Association, but also for the entire profession. Concern for human and economic rights was an important element in the founding of SRRT and remains an urgent concern today. SRRT believes that libraries and librarians must recognize and help solve social problems and inequities in order to carry out their mandate to work for the common good and bolster democracy.

Learn more about SRRT on the ALA website.

FW: Call for Proposals - 2025 ALA IRRT Pre-Conference, Philadelphia, June 27, 2025

  • 1.  FW: Call for Proposals - 2025 ALA IRRT Pre-Conference, Philadelphia, June 27, 2025

    Posted Dec 13, 2024 09:55 AM
    I know several of our SRRT members doing international work, so I thought I'd share in case you missed in on the main ALA Connect:

    5. Call for Proposals - 2025 ALA IRRT Pre-Conference, Philadelphia, June 27, 2025
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    Dec 12, 2024 6:35 AM
    Shrianjani De Alwis Jayasuriya
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    Call for Proposals - 2025 ALA IRRT Pre-Conference, Philadelphia, June 27, 2025
     

    Connecting and Fostering Community Through Library Initiatives Around The World

    The International Relations Round Table (IRRT) Pre-Conference Committee of the American Library Association (ALA) invites proposals for its 2025 ALA Annual Pre-Conference Session. This half-day event will focus on how libraries connect and foster community through innovative and impactful initiatives.

    We are particularly interested in presentations that showcase:

    ●        Successful international library programs that have strengthened community ties and created lasting impact.

    ●        Collaborative projects where libraries partner with international or local organizations, schools, and governments to tackle shared challenges and foster global 

               cooperation.

    ●        Innovative approaches to community engagement, including digital initiatives, outreach programs, and events that encourage participation and inclusion.

    ●        Best practices in addressing community needs through library services, focusing on strategies, tips, and approaches that have been successful.

    The session will be held in a roundtable format. Selected presenters will have 30-45 minutes to share their work and facilitate engaging discussions and meaningful exchanges of ideas with attendees in follow-up discussions.

    Important Dates:

    ●        Proposal Deadline: February 15, 2025

    ●        Notification of Acceptance: March 14, 2025

    Please submit your proposals, no longer than 250 words, via this link by 11:59 PM EST (UTC-5) on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated by Pre-Conference  committee members based on the following criteria: quality of the proposalrelevance to the themecontribution to global representationtransferability of ideas, and uniqueness.

    For more information, please contact the committee chairs:

     Lynn CHUA - Lynn_CHUA@nlb.gov.sg 

    Andrea MALONE - armalone@uh.edu 

    Andrea Malone and Lynn CHUA

    Co-Chairs

    IRRT International Librarians' Pre-Conference Committee

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