International Relations Committee (IRC)
Charge
To have full responsibility for the Association’s international relations programs and initiatives; to work with the International Relations Round Table, division international relations committees, and other units of the Association in promoting the exchange of professional information, techniques and knowledge, as well as personnel and literature between and among libraries and individuals throughout the world; to advocate the recognition of the international aspects of the library profession and its priority within ALA; to recommend international relations policy for Council approval and to take the necessary steps for implementation; to make recommendations to the ALA Executive Board for appointments or nominations to international organizations (IFLA, etc.) and other agencies concerned with international library and information services (IREX, etc.); to administer programs of the Association focused on international relations (awards, recognition, exchanges); to promote program and publication activities on international relations by the Association and its divisions and committees; to maintain communication, when appropriate, with other library and information service organizations concerned with international relations; to represent the Association’s view to organizations and agencies outside the ALA that are concerned with international relations of libraries; to encourage active participation by U.S. librarians in the work of international organizations.Roster
When you are logged in as an ALA member, the roster will display the committee members' contact information, in addition to their names, positions, and terms.Public Posts from ALA Connect
- International Relations Committee Meeting I (ALA)
- International Relations Committee Meeting II (ALA)
- International Relations Committee (ALA IRC) / International Relations Round Table (IRRT) All Subcommittee Meeting
- What is International School Library Month?
- How can I link with schools in other countries when I can't travel?
Resources
- ALA Ahead to 2010, International
Composition
The International Relations Committee (IRC) consists of [number of members] [drawn, appointed, elected] from [the membership at large, or ... whatever criteria], serving # year terms and led by [chair, president, whatever].Subcommittees
- Africa
- Americas
- Bogle Pratt Award
- East Asia & Pacific
- Europe
- Eurasia & Central Asia
- Humphry-OCLC-Forest Press Award
- Near East & South Asia
ALA Divisions with International Relations Committees
Origin
Established in 1923 at the request of the ALA Council. The International Relations Committee (IRC) charge was revised in June, 1993.Get Involved
ALA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on International Relations Committee (IRC). Committee members must have an interest in the work of the committee; be able to attend Annual Conferences and Midwinter Meetings to participate in the meetings and activities of the committee; and be able to work between conferences via e-mail and ALA Connect. Express your interest in serving on this or other committees by filling out an application form. Appointments take place once a year, during the spring. Committee service usually begins following Annual Conference, about July 1.Staff Liaison
Michael Dowling
Director, Chapter & International Relations
mdowling@ala.org
312.280.3200
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