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Bridging Worlds: Emerging Models and Practices of U.S. Academic Libraries Around the Globe

Congratulations to IRRT member Sheau-yueh Janey Chao, who has authored a chapter in the new book Bridging Worlds: Emerging Models and Practices of U.S. Academic Libraries Around the Globe, edited by Raymond Pun, Scott Collard, and Justin Parrott and published … Continue reading

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Global Perspectives: Shared Values of Cuban Librarians

A delegation of ten CUNY librarians and archivists visited Cuba for one week in January 2016.  When we encountered leading Cuban libraries, archives, and cultural institutions, we immediately sensed the passion and commitment of Cuban librarians.  Despite major technological challenges, … Continue reading

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Mapping Library Contributions to Campus Internationalization: Fri 9/26 at the GC

For its Fall 2014 meeting, the LACUNY International Relations Roundtable will host a program focusing on library support for campus internationalization initiatives.  Our speakers are Steve Witt (University of Illinois), Laurie Kutner (University of Vermont), and Elizabeth Cooper (University of … Continue reading

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Follow-up: Education for Librarianship in China

Thanks to everyone who attended our June event on library and information science education in China!  Thanks again to the Chinese American Library Association for helping support our hosting of the program, including the CALA president, Esther Lee, and vice-president/president-elect … Continue reading

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Panel on education for librarianship in China, June 20

Hi all, The IRRT is sponsoring a program later this month that will focus on educational requirements for librarians in China.  For those who may not have seen it, I’m re-posting below the announcement that went out on CULIBS, so … Continue reading

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2013 Spring Program, March 22

For its Spring 2013 program, the LACUNY International Relations Roundtable will host a program focusing on library and literacy services for African and other developing countries.  Our speakers on the panel will include: Ms. Eva Kaplan of Maria’s Libraries, an … Continue reading

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Meeting minutes

I am working on our last meeting minutes – should I post them here?

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