IRRT Sister Libraries Committee
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Statement of Role, Purpose, and Function
Promotes Sister Library relationships with libraries and librarians throughout the world. It develops guidelines and other activities, and helps libraries to connect with each other.
Appalachian State University Librarians visit Sister Library Biblioteca Th’uruchapitas
To promote the concept of a global community of libraries, the American Library Association (ALA) encourages U.S. libraries to form partnerships with libraries in other countries. Developing a Sister Library relationship can be a great opportunity for each library to learn about the work and lives of librarians around the world.
Each Sister Library relationship is unique. Once two libraries decide to partner, they establish the level of commitment that they are both comfortable with; the partnership can be as formal or informal as desired.
We have lots of ideas and information to get you started! Explore our website to find out more:
- Become a Sister Library!: We offer a checklist to help you plan your Sister Libraries partnership, plus tips for finding a Sister Library.
- Libraries Seeking Sisters: Search for libraries all over the world that are looking for a Sister Library relationship. Keep your library's information current.
- Success Stories: Read about existing Sister Libraries, and share your story too.
- Resources: Websites, articles, brochures you can share, and activities to help you get your Sister Library partnership started—and running smoothly.
Chairs
John Hickok (Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024) - jhickok[@]fullerton.edu
Work Phone: (657) 278-4394
Fax: (657) 278-2439
California State University Fullerton
Pln-447
California State Universityt Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 92831
Mrs. Cornelia Thoma (Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024) - cthoma[@]isbos.org
Work Phone: (617) 499-1451
International School of Boston
45 Matignon Rd
Cambridge, MA 02140
Members
Dr. Whitney Bevill (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Appalachian State University
218 College Street
Box 32026
Boone, NC 28608
Mr. Randolf Dionisio Mariano (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
University Of Tromso
Po Box 6050 Langnes
Tromso, 9037 Norway
Ms. Kumiko Reichert (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Indiana University
1320 E. 10th Street
Herman B Wells Library, E350
Bloomington, IN 47405
Ms. Elizabeth Sterner (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Governors State University
Governors State University Library
University Park, IL 60484
Mrs. Cornelia Thoma (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
International School of Boston
45 Matignon Rd
Cambridge, MA 02140
Ms. Amanda J. Wahlmeier (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Johnson County Library
9875 W 87th St
Po Box 2901
Overland Park, KS 66212-4565
Delin R. Guerra (Staff Liaison)
dguerra[@]ala.org
American Library Association
50 E Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611-2788
Mark Mattson (Executive Board Liaison Chair-election July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023)
