Call for Proposals – 2025 ALA IRRT Pre-Conference, Philadelphia, June 27, 2025 – Connecting and Fostering Community Through Library Initiatives Around The World
The International Relations Round Table (IRRT) Pre-Conference Committee of the American Library Association (ALA) invites proposals for its 2025 ALA Annual Pre-Conference Session. This half-day event will focus on how libraries connect and foster community through innovative and impactful initiatives.
We are particularly interested in presentations that showcase:
- Successful international library programs that have strengthened community ties and created lasting impact.
- Collaborative projects where libraries partner with international or local organizations, schools, and governments to tackle shared challenges and foster global cooperation.
- Innovative approaches to community engagement, including digital initiatives, outreach programs, and events that encourage participation and inclusion.
- Best practices in addressing community needs through library services, focusing on strategies, tips, and approaches that have been successful.
The session will be held in a roundtable format. Selected presenters will have 30-45 minutes to share their work and facilitate engaging discussions and meaningful exchanges of ideas with attendees in follow-up discussions.
Important Dates:
● Proposal Deadline: February 15, 2025
● Notification of Acceptance: March 14, 2025
Please submit your proposals, no longer than 250 words, via this link by 11:59 PM EST (UTC-5) on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated by Pre-Conference committee members based on the following criteria: quality of the proposal, relevance to the theme, contribution to global representation, transferability of ideas, and uniqueness.
For more information, please contact the committee chairs:
Lynn CHUA – Lynn_CHUA@nlb.gov.sg
Andrea MALONE – armalone@uh.edu
Andrea Malone and Lynn CHUA
Co-Chairs
IRRT International Librarians’ Pre-Conference Committee
Call for Proposals – 2025 ALA IRRT Pre-Conference, Philadelphia, June 27, 2025 – Connecting and Fostering Community Through Library Initiatives Around The WorldThe International Relations Round Table (IRRT) Pre-Conference Committee of the American Library Association (ALA) invites proposals for its 2025 ALA Annual Pre-Conference Session. This half-day event will focus on how libraries connect and foster community through innovative and impactful initiatives.We are particularly interested in presentations that showcase:Successful international library programs that have strengthened community ties and created lasting impact.Collaborative projects where libraries partner with international or local organizations, schools, and governments to tackle shared challenges and foster global cooperation.Innovative approaches to community engagement, including digital initiatives, outreach programs, and events that encourage participation and inclusion.Best practices in addressing community needs through library services, focusing on strategies, tips, and approaches that have been successful.The session will be held in a roundtable format. Selected presenters will have 30-45 minutes to share their work and facilitate engaging discussions and meaningful exchanges of ideas with attendees in follow-up discussions.Important Dates:● Proposal Deadline: February 15, 2025● Notification of Acceptance: March 14, 2025Please submit your proposals, no longer than 250 words, via this link by 11:59 PM EST (UTC-5) on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated by Pre-Conference committee members based on the following criteria: quality of the proposal, relevance to the theme, contribution to global representation, transferability of ideas, and uniqueness.For more information, please contact the committee chairs: Lynn CHUA – Lynn_CHUA@nlb.gov.sg Andrea MALONE – armalone@uh.edu Andrea Malone and Lynn CHUACo-ChairsIRRT International Librarians’ Pre-Conference Committee Read More
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