IRRT Sister Libraries Committee

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Statement of Role, Purpose, and Function


Promotes Sister Library relationships with libraries and librarians throughout the world. It develops guidelines and other activities, and helps libraries to connect with each other.

Appalachian State University Librarians visit Sister Library Biblioteca Th’uruchapitas

Appalachian State University Librarians visit Sister Library Biblioteca Th’uruchapitas

To promote the concept of a global community of libraries, the American Library Association (ALA) encourages U.S. libraries to form partnerships with libraries in other countries.  Developing a Sister Library relationship can be a great opportunity for each library to learn about the work and lives of librarians around the world. 

Each Sister Library relationship is unique.  Once two libraries decide to partner, they establish the level of commitment that they are both comfortable with; the partnership can be as formal or informal as desired. 

We have lots of ideas and information to get you started!  Explore our website to find out more:

  • Become a Sister Library!:  We offer a checklist to help you plan your Sister Libraries partnership, plus tips for finding a Sister Library.
  • Libraries Seeking Sisters:  Search for libraries all over the world that are looking for a Sister Library relationship.  Keep your library's information current.
  • Success Stories:  Read about existing Sister Libraries, and share your story too.
  • Resources:  Websites, articles, brochures you can share, and activities to help you get your Sister Library partnership started—and running smoothly.

Chairs

John Hickok (Co-Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024) - jhickok[@]fullerton.edu
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 


Mrs. Cornelia Thoma (Co-Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024) - cthoma[@]isbos.org
International School of Boston
Cambridge, MA 


Members


Dr. Whitney Bevill (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024) 
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 


Mr. Randolf Dionisio Mariano (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
University of Tromso
Tromso, Norway


Ms. Kumiko Reichert (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023) 
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 


Ms. Elizabeth Sterner (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024) 
Governors State University Library
University Park, IL 


Mrs. Cornelia Thoma (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024) 
International School of Boston
Cambridge, MA 


Ms. Amanda J. Wahlmeier (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023) 
Johnson County Library
Overland Park, KS 


Delin Guerra (Staff Liaison)
dguerra[@]ala.org
American Library Association
225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60601

Peter Bao (Executive Board Liaison. Member-at-Large, July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024)



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