Sister Libraries
& other opportunities for Cultural exchange
IFLA - Sister Libraries for Children and Young Adults
Information about IFLA's (International Federation of Library Associations) Sister Library initiative can be found here (http://www.ifla.org/en/node/1746), as well as an application and a list of libraries that would like to participate. Pick an area you'd like to learn more about, or one that has relevance to your community, and set up a partnership!
More ideas about what some library partners have done can be found on the Sister Library blog:
http://sisterlibraries.wordpress.com/
More ideas about what some library partners have done can be found on the Sister Library blog:
http://sisterlibraries.wordpress.com/
One Sister Library Program
Westerville Public Library (Ohio. United States) - Gislaved Bibliotek (Gislaved, Sweden)
Westerville Public Library (Ohio. United States) - Gislaved Bibliotek (Gislaved, Sweden)
ILN - International Librarians Network
"The International Librarians Network (ILN) peer mentoring program is a facilitated program aimed at helping librarians develop international networks. We believe that innovation and inspiration can cross borders, and that spreading our networks beyond our home countries can make us better at what we do. Participants in the program are matched with others outside their country, based on the information they provide to the program coordinators. Partnerships are made for a fixed term, and during this period the partnerships are supported by regular contact and discussion points led by the program coordinators. " - From the ILN Website
"The International Librarians Network (ILN) peer mentoring program is a facilitated program aimed at helping librarians develop international networks. We believe that innovation and inspiration can cross borders, and that spreading our networks beyond our home countries can make us better at what we do. Participants in the program are matched with others outside their country, based on the information they provide to the program coordinators. Partnerships are made for a fixed term, and during this period the partnerships are supported by regular contact and discussion points led by the program coordinators. " - From the ILN Website