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Global Global CONTINUING EDUCATION from ALA n CAMPAIGN for the World’s Libraries n JobLIST SUMMER 2009 THE MAGAZINE OF THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Global Mission Global MeMbership Connecting Colleagues Around the World PLUS Sister Libraries Annual Conference ALA Connect Professional DEVELOPMENT | Introduction A Letter from ALA by Michael Dowling ear Colleagues: in the United States. Both n Technology —ALA can make sure The mission of the libraries benefit from the inter- you are on top of the latest American Library action and experiences. trends through ALA TechSource, Association (ALA) n ALA Editions—ALA publishes in-depth research reports in Dis “to provide leadership for the 30 to 40 new books from expert easy-to-understand language on development, promotion, and authors on all aspects of librar- what’s going on with library improvement of library and in- ianship that provide valuable in- technology. formation services and the pro- sight and guidance. Learn from n Membership —ALA membership fession of librarianship in order the best on how to move yourself is open to anyone, anywhere. to enhance learning and ensure and your library forward. You can be a personal member, access to information for all.” n Web-Based Continuing Educa- or your library, company, or or- ALA’s mission is global. tion—ALA’s wide range of web- ganization can be a member. In- With 2,000 international mem- based courses are perfect for ternational librarians and bers in 113 countries, ALA is com- international librarians to in- libraries receive a reduced rate mitted to providing learning and crease their knowledge without on memberships. networking opportunities for ever having to leave home. n Networking —ALA’s newest ser- librarians, libraries, and others n Conferences —ALA’s Annual vice is ALA Connect, a fully in- around the world. Conference attracts over 20,000 teractive social networking On behalf of the 66,000 ALA attendees, with hundreds of community. members, staff, and supporters I programs and exhibitors. ALA am pleased to write this introduc- has created many special servic- I hope that this supplement pro- tion to this special “International es to ensure that international vides a useful introduction to the Supplement” provided by American participants feel welcome. ALA many services that ALA provides, Libraries magazine, the flagship divisions also offer a variety of and that you find a number of re- publication of the Association. additional conferences, insti- sources here that will benefit you This special supplement provides tutes, and forums. and your library. you with descriptions of ALA ser- n Collection Development—ALA vices and resources that can help helps build your library collec- Sincerely, you enhance your professional tion through two review publica- summer 2009 skills and knowledge to better serve tions, Booklist for general | your library and your community. materials and Choice for aca- Here is some of what’s in the demic materials. Both now have pages that follow: easy to access online subscrip- Michael Dowling n Sister Libraries—An ALA initia- tions that appeal to international Director tive to partner libraries outside libraries. ALA International Relations Office the United States with libraries international supplement | american libraries 2 International | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Sister Libraries o promote the concept (Illinois) Public Library has a Sister of the local community into the of a global community Library relationship with the Bib- library. of libraries, the Ameri- lioteca Benjamin Franklin in Gua- The Sister Libraries program of- can Library Association dalajara, Mexico. fers opportunities to learn more T(ALA) is encouraging libraries “Thus far our major event has about a region or country repre- from around the world to form been hosting a librarian from the sented by an immigrant group in partnerships with libraries in Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin for your community. For example, the the United States. Participants one week,” said Jill Franklin at Des Crawford County Library in Gray- in the ALA Sister Library Initia- Plaines. “Our visiting Mexican ling, Michigan, is celebrating its tive choose the level of involve- librarian observed public service sister library relationship with ment with their Sister Library desks, attended meetings, and ac- Shetland Island Libraries (U.K.) based upon the mutual needs of quired a small taste of Chicago and with month-long activities includ- the libraries, and make com- American public libraries to bring ing a Scottish Storyteller, a Celtic mitments at levels that are com- back to Guadalajara.” In exchange, music concert in the park, shearing fortable for both participants. one of the librarians from Des of Shetland sheep, a tartan display, Some partnerships are informal, Plaines spent one week in Guadala- and even sending U.K. Shetland po- while others may involve for- jara in spring 2008 learning how nies to library outreach programs in mal contracts and ceremonies. their unique public library operates settings like child care centers and The Sister Library program is de- and experiencing Mexican culture. nursing homes. signed to help raise awareness of A Sister Library relationship can be “We are also sending books from issues and needs facing libraries in a catalyst for cultural exchanges that our local authors including Paleo Joe various countries. The Des Plaines ultimately brings greater numbers and Jonathan Rand to be shared with SISTER LIBRARY CHECKLIST efore beginning to identify and locate a potential Sister Library for your institution, consult this quick checklist. B Depending on your individual situation, there may be other steps you need to take. summer 2009 | n Read about the Sister Library initiative at http://wikis.ala.org/sisterlibraries. Check the Resources page for ad- ditional information and new updates. n Educate your staff and administration about the Sister Library idea. n Analyze your library’s needs—how could your library benefit? n Identify your library’s resources—what could you offer a Sister Library? n Determine the level of commitment that you and your institution can make and who will be responsible for over- seeing the project. n Determine your budget for this program. international supplement n Get approval and financial backing from your institution (i.e., board, administration, advisory group). | n Get your community involved. First involve the library community. Then involve the public or your school, univer- sity, college, or institutional community. n Organize a local committee. n Be flexible. The other library may have somewhat different objectives and expectations. Both libraries need to be involved in shaping the relationship. american libraries 3 Professional DEVELOPMENT | International the youth across the sisterhood,” access to published information in said Bambi Mansfield, director at both countries. Sharing techniques Crawford County. “We will be read- and technologies to help solve ing Raven Black by Anne Cleaves—a problems broadens both your own THE MAGAZINE OF THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION murder mystery based on the Shet- and your staff’s view of the library land Islands. We will be creating profession. The Sister Library pro- professional relationships with gram helps participants share 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611 peers throughout the library sys- strengths through the exchange of www.ala.org/alonline/ • e-mail [email protected] toll free 800-545-2433 plus extension tems. This is going to be an ongoing resources and expertise while ad- local 312-944-6780 • fax 312-440-0901 relationship and we are thrilled.” dressing weaknesses in services by online career classified ads: JobLIST.ala.org There are many other reasons to providing resources, training, and editor in chief Leonard Kniffel • [email protected] • x4215 build a partnership with a library in cultural exposure. senior editors another country beyond promoting The directory of current partici- Gordon Flagg • [email protected] • x4213 awareness of the library and its in- pants, as well as a list of libraries Beverly Goldberg • [email protected] • x4217 George M. Eberhart • [email protected] • x4212 ternational “reach.” A freer and seeking Sister relationships is at associate editors more personal exchange of infor- http://wikis.ala.org/sisterlibraries/ Pamela A. Goodes • [email protected] • x4218 z Greg Landgraf • [email protected] • x4216 mation between libraries improves index.php/The_Directory. Sean Fitzpatrick • [email protected] • x4219 design and production production director Benjamin Segedin senior production editor Jennifer Palmer production editors Taína Lagodzinski Carlos Orellana publishing department associate executive director Donald Chatham marketing and sales director Mary Mackay publishing technology director Troy Linker joblist classified advertising/ad traffic Katie Bane rights, permissions Mary Jo Bolduc • x5416 reprints 800-259-0470 columnists Meredith Farkas, Joseph Janes, Will Manley, Bill Ott, CONNECT WITH COLLEAGUES Jennifer Burek Pierce, Mary Ellen Quinn advisory committee chair Laurel Minott, Joseph R. Diaz, Jill Grogg, Nancy he American Library Association Kalikow Maxwell, Melanie R. Metzger, Andrew K. Pace, Amber A. Prentiss; interns Bart Birdsall, Cynthia Bischoff T has taken a big step in making Editorial policy: ALA Policy Manual, section 10.2 membership more interactive and advertising representatives useful throughout the year. 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