CALL FOR SPEAKERS AT ORLANDO!

Each year, the IRRT Chair’s Program features speakers who present on a specific theme

related to international relations and the library. This year, the theme for the IRRT Chair’s

Program is:

“Best Practices for Internationalizing Libraries: Public, School, Academic”

 

The IRRT Chair’s Program Committee seeks presenters willing to share best practices of any

variety. Have you developed any international programs at your library? Have you begun to

collect international materials to diversify your collection or connect with your local community?

Do you bring in speakers to discuss international events? Then we invite you to share your

practice with our audience!


Examples of topics (presentations are NOT limited to these topics; creativity is welcomed and

encouraged):

•  providing diverse language materials or ESL/ELL/citizenship classes
•  adding reading materials from other countries or multicultural resources
•  outreach and instruction to international students, establishing overseas
• partnerships, or visiting librarian programs
•  international film programs
  

Presentation Format:

The program will be held Monday, June 27, 1:00-2:30pm  in the Orange County Convention

Center.  Each presentation—as either a PowerPoint or photos—will be between 5-10 minutes.

Bring your energy! Tell your story! Applicants are encouraged to consider creative and effective

presentations to connect attendees with the topic.



Deadline: All proposals must be submitted by April 25, 2016



Submission Guidelines:

Proposals should include:

1.      Title of the presentation

2.      A 150 - 250 biography of the presenters/panelists

3.      Name, title, institutional affiliation, and full contact information of the presenters/panelists

4.      An abstract of 150 - 300 words, describing their presentation


Proposals should be submitted to: IRRT Chair’s Program Co-Chairs,

Paula Smith pms20@psu.edu and Jeremiah Paschke-Wood jeremiahpaschkewood@gmail.com

“Best Practices for Internationalizing Libraries: Public, School, Academic”

Call for Newsletter Articles

 CALL FOR NEWSLETTER ARTICLES

Do you have news about international library activities, people in international

librarianship, or upcoming international partnerships between libraries?

Then why not submit to International Leads, the newsletter of ALA's International

Relations Round Table (IRRT)?


For the June issue, we are particularly interested in partnerships, but will consider

all articles. The deadline to submit an article is May 6th.

Please submit any articles you have to Gail Sacco (gailsacco75@gmail.com). 

Newsletter articles should be between 250 and 350 words using Times New

Roman 10 point font. If the word count in a given article goes beyond this it may

be edited due to spacing limitations.  Include captions with any photos.

Call for Nominations for Membership on IFLA Section Committees for the term 2017-2021

The ALA International Relations Committee (IRC) is accepting nominations to section standing committees of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

Please forward nomination(s) to Delin Guerra at the International Relations Office before November 11, 2016.

Delin Guerra
Program Officer
International Relations Office
dguerra@ala.org

Please check for full details at: IFLA Nominations to Section Committees

Submissions International Leads ALA IRRT Newsletter

Reposted from Leads Editors

Do you have news about international library activities, people in international librarianship, or upcoming international partnerships between libraries?

Then why not submit to International Leads, the newsletter of ALA's International Relations Round Table (IRRT)?

For the June issue, we are particularly interested in partnerships, but will consider all articles. The deadline to submit an article is May 6th. 

Please submit any articles you have to Gail Sacco (gailsacco75@gmail.com).  Newsletter articles should be between 250 and 350 words using Times New Roman 10 point font. If the word count in a given article goes beyond this it may be edited due to spacing limitations.  Include captions with any photos. 

 

[IFLA-IT] m-libraries conference - Early Bird registration extended until 18th April

[IFLA-IT] m-libraries conference - Early Bird registration 

extended until 18th April

It has just been announced that Early Bird registration for the m-libraries conference
has been extended until Monday 18th April. 

As the use of mobile devices has become increasingly ubiquitous m-libraries this year
has evolved to explore new challenges. The conference will focus on ‘Smart Libraries,
enabling us to discuss the services, technologies and staff skills that will be required for
libraries to evolve and meet the needs of smart societies and smart users.

The 6th international m-libraries conference (hosted by The Open University in conjunction
with Athabasca University) will be of interest to all those involved in researching, planning,
developing and providing innovative services, as well as technical developers and others working
in the smart societies initiatives worldwide.

This exciting, and thought-provoking conference will be held at The Open University in
Milton Keynes from 16th – 18th May 2016.  Details of the speakers and the programme
are available on the website http://www.m-libraries.org/

Please remember that registration closes on 1st May 2016, so don’t forget to book your place.   
To keep in touch find us on Facebook m-libraries: Smart Libraries or Twitter @mlibraries
#mlib16



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Library 2.016 Mini-Conference June 15th: "Library as Classroom

We're excited to announce the second of three Library 2.016 online mini-conferences: "Library as Classroom," June 15th, 2016, from 12:00 - 3:00pm US-Pacific Time (click for your own time zone).

In A New Culture of Learning, authors Douglas Thomas and John Seely Brown write, “Where imaginations play, learning happens.” This could and should define our services for now and in the future. The library as creative classroom means we approach the learning opportunities we create with thought, user-directed planning, and insights from research. This classroom may include physical spaces for instruction and discovery as well as online, multiscale platforms aimed at social learning and participation.

Libraries of all kinds serve as formal and informal creative classrooms, supporting learners by employing emerging strategies in learning and engagement. These include: play, collaborative exploration of ideas and technologies, and other innovations. There are notable examples of academic, public, and K-12 library spaces that have become creative classrooms. These feature community learning spaces to help learners achieve, game-focused initiatives that make the library a laboratory for exploration, creation zones with requisite digital and 3-D hardware for building things, and potentially endless opportunities to connect virtually with people worldwide.

The library as classroom requires inspired and insightful management that can do those things and more. The library as classroom also requires well-trained, user-focused staff who understand how people of all ages can learn socially. Art programs, DIY tinkering, locally sourced expert forums, and LOOCs (local open online courses) are all part of this ­curriculum.

We're excited to announce the second of three Library 2.016 online mini-conferences: "Library as Classroom," June 15th, 2016, from 12:00 - 3:00pm US-Pacific Time (click for your own time zone).

In A New Culture of Learning, authors Douglas Thomas and John Seely Brown write, “Where imaginations play, learning happens.” This could and should define our services for now and in the future. The library as creative classroom means we approach the learning opportunities we create with thought, user-directed planning, and insights from research. This classroom may include physical spaces for instruction and discovery as well as online, multiscale platforms aimed at social learning and participation.

Libraries of all kinds serve as formal and informal creative classrooms, supporting learners by employing emerging strategies in learning and engagement. These include: play, collaborative exploration of ideas and technologies, and other innovations. There are notable examples of academic, public, and K-12 library spaces that have become creative classrooms. These feature community learning spaces to help learners achieve, game-focused initiatives that make the library a laboratory for exploration, creation zones with requisite digital and 3-D hardware for building things, and potentially endless opportunities to connect virtually with people worldwide.

The library as classroom requires inspired and insightful management that can do those things and more. The library as classroom also requires well-trained, user-focused staff who understand how people of all ages can learn socially. Art programs, DIY tinkering, locally sourced expert forums, and LOOCs (local open online courses) are all part of this ­curriculum.

We're excited to announce the second of three Library 2.016 online mini-conferences: "Library as Classroom," June 15th, 2016, from 12:00 - 3:00pm US-Pacific Time (click for your own time zone). In A New Culture of Learning, authors Douglas Thomas and John Seely Brown write, “Where imaginations play, learning happens.” This could and should define our services for now and in the future. The library as creative classroom means we approach the learning opportunities we create with thought, user-directed planning, and insights from research. This classroom may include physical spaces for instruction and discovery as well as online, multiscale platforms aimed at social learning and participation. Libraries of all kinds serve as formal and informal creative classrooms, supporting learners by employing emerging strategies in learning and engagement. These include: play, collaborative exploration of ideas and technologies, and other innovations. There are notable examples of academic, public, and K-12 library spaces that have become creative classrooms. These feature community learning spaces to help learners achieve, game-focused initiatives that make the library a laboratory for exploration, creation zones with requisite digital and 3-D hardware for building things, and potentially endless opportunities to connect virtually with people worldwide. The library as classroom requires inspired and insightful management that can do those things and more. The library as classroom also requires well-trained, user-focused staff who understand how people of all ages can learn socially. Art programs, DIY tinkering, locally sourced expert forums, and LOOCs (local open online courses) are all part of this ­curriculum. This is a free event, being held online. Please register HERE to attend live or to receive the recording links. Please also join this Library 2.0 network to be kept updated on this and future events. Participants are encouraged to use #library2016 and # on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: We will have a limited number of slots for presenter sessions. The call for proposals will be posted at the end of March. We encourage all who are interested in presenting to submit. WEBINAR PLATFORM: The sessions will be held in Blackboard Collaborate, and can be accessed live from any personal computer and most mobile devices. Verify that you are using a compatible version of Java (Complete Steps 1 and 2). Additional information will be sent with the final conference information after registration. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Michael Stephens Assistant Professor in the School of Information at San Jose State University @mstephens7 Dr. Michael Stephens is Assistant Professor in the School of Information at San Jose State University. He presents to both national and international audiences about emerging technologies, learning, innovation, and libraries. Since 2010, Dr. Stephens has written the monthly column “Office Hours” for Library Journal exploring the issues, ideas, and emerging trends in libraries and LIS education. To review Dr. Stephen’s archive of work, visit his Tame the Web website and blog http://tametheweb.com. http://tametheweb.com/ Opening Keynote Panel: Defining the Library as Classroom Michael Casey Information Technology Director for the Gwinnett County Public Library @michaelecasey Michael Casey is currently the Information Technology Director for the Gwinnett County Public Library in metropolitan Atlanta. Named a Mover & Shaker by Library Journal in March 2007, he co-authored (with Michael Stephens) “The Transparent Library” (2014, Amazon KDP) and he co-authored (with Laura Savastinuk) “Library 2.0: A Guide to Participatory Library Service” (2007, Information Today Press) and is a contributor to “Library 2.0 and Beyond” (2007, Libraries Unlimited). He and Michael Stephens co-authored a monthly column in Library Journal titled “The Transparent Library“. He has written and spoken extensively on the subject of modern library services. Michael holds an MLS from Southern Connecticut State, an MA in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University, and a BA from Duquesne University. https://about.me/michaelecasey Opening Keynote Panel: Defining the Library as Classroom Brian Kenney Director of the White Plains Public Library @brian_kenney ​Librarian, editor, and author Brian Kenney, Ph.D., is the director of the White Plains Public Library (NY) and a Contributing Editor to Publishers Weekly. ​Previously he was the editorial director of Library Journal and School Library Journal. His misspent youth was spent working in libraries in New York City, including the Brooklyn Public Library and the Metropolitan Museum. His research interest is in understanding the experience of adults reading for pleasure. Opening Keynote Panel: Defining the Library as Classroom Joyce Valenza Assistant Professor in the Master of Information Program, Rutgers University @joycevalenza After completely 25 years of joyful practice as a teacher librarian in K12 education, Joyce Valenza joined the faculty of Rutgers University where she is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Information program. Joyce has worked in special, public, and school libraries. She recently published the Social Media Curation, a Library Technology Report for ALA. Joyce writes the NeverendingSearch Blog for School Library Journal and contributes to several other library and edtech publications. She is active in AASL, ALA, ALISE and ISTE and considers herself one of the godmothers of the #tlchat network. http://about.me/jvalenza Opening Keynote Panel: Defining the Library as Classroom Jessamyn West Library Technologist @jessamyn Jessamyn West is a librarian and community technologist. She helps run the Internet Archive's Open Library project and writes a column for Computers in Libraries magazine. She works with small libraries and businesses in Central Vermont to help them use technology to solve problems. http://www.librarian.net/ Opening Keynote Panel: Defining the Library as Classroom Sean Casserly Director of the Johnson County Library Sean has worked in the library field for more than 20 years. He has an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and a graduate degree in Library Information Science. He has been the Director of the Johnson County Library for the last 4 years. In his spare time he likes to travel with his wife and read. Closing Keynote Visit Library 2.0 at: http://www.library20.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network