Activities & Conferences

ALA International Relations Planning Document 2007-2011 - The ALA 2010 International Strategic Plan is based on the American Library Association’s long-range plan

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ALA Units and IFLA Sections

To assure that highly qualified candidates represent ALA on IFLA section standing committees the following units are asked to bring forward nominations for ALA representatives. Once selected to serve on IFLA committees the representatives should report back to the units, with copies to the International Relations Office, on activities within the IFLA section.

Friday, January 20, 2012

International Relations Committee I
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Dallas Convention Center-Room D174

IRRT Reception for International Librarians
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Location: To be announced (by invitation only)
 

Foreign Credentials
The American Library Association (ALA) does not conduct evaluations of transcripts or credentials or make recognition decisions. We also cannot serve as a channel of appeal for persons dissatisfied with evaluations.

The following countries have been identified as having "formal" accreditation processes and an individual who has received his/her degree from an institution in one of these countries is considered acceptable for employment in the United States. A list of the specific institutions can be found at:

The American Library Association, International Papers Committee invites proposals for presentations to be made at the next ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.  Presentations will be delivered at the International Papers Session scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2011.

The International Papers Program provides librarians with an opportunity to exchange information about library services, collections and projects throughout the world.  The program also serves to stimulate the interest of U.S. librarians in international library matters.