Core: Spotlight on International Activities

Sunday, June 26, 2022

9:00am – 10:00am

Location: Washington Convention Center, 147A

Have you ever wondered what international librarianship is about, what work is involved in participating in international library organizations and collaborative projects with librarians from other countries, and what are responsibilities of the Core International Relations Committee? This panel will discuss existing international activities including the committee's projects and their importance. Additional international activities discussed may include participating in IFLA Serials and Other Continuing Resources Section and the IFLA North American Regional Division Committee, creating international guiding principles (for example, Cataloging Code of Ethics) and organizing international events and educational opportunities. The panelists will talk about why international involvement was important for their projects and how these projects play an important role in promoting cooperation and international good will.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be able to identify opportunities to participate in international library organizations.
Upon completion, participant will be able to recognize the important role of international collaborations in developing shared guiding principles in cataloging, linked data and other Core areas.
Upon completion, participant will be able to learn about the international aspects of library work and how to participate in activities for the improvement of library services throughout the world.

Main Contact(s)

Sofia Slutskaya

Co-Chair
Emory University

Moderator(s)

Cara M. Calabrese

Acquisitions & Access Librarian
Miami University

Speaker(s)

Margaret Mering

Metadata Quality Librarian
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
Aubrey Iglesias

Cataloging Librarian / Assistant Professor
New Mexico State University
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Karen Snow

Professor & Director, Doctoral Program - SOIS
Dominican University
Rania Ramadan Osman

Head of Information Institutions and Professional Development Department
Bibliotheca Alexandrina