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

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)




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