Transforming: Community Relationships

Leaning International: Building an International Sister Library Relationship

Monday, June 27, 2022

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Location: Washington Convention Center, 158A-B

Building relationships between libraries across the globe is a key component of how libraries can exemplify leadership in a post-pandemic world. This program, for information professionals in all stages of their career who are interested in collaborating with libraries globally. This program will focus on topics like locating and establishing a sister library relationship; building on existing relationships; maintaining a relationship in times of limited or no travel; and finding key resources curated by the IRRT International Sister Libraries Committee. Speakers will present case studies with engaging and innovative ideas that showcase the challenges related to global collaboration in times of uncertainty.

Learning Objectives:

locate and establish a Sister Library relationship or international library partnership.
build and expand an existing Sister Library relationship or international partnership.
engage in a sister library relationship in times of limited or no travel.

Moderator(s)

Katherine Dow

Manager, William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library
Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources

Speaker(s)

John Hickok

International Outreach Librarian
California State University Fullerton
Mark Mattson

Head of Global Engagement Initiatives and International Partnerships Librarian
Penn State University Libraries
Diana Price

Library Manager
Alexandria Library

Main Contact(s)

Katherine Dow

Manager, William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library
Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources
Diana Price

Library Manager
Alexandria Library