IRRT International Sustainable Library Development Interest Group
ISLD 2008 Annual Meeting in Anaheim
Statement of Role, Purpose, and Function
The ISLD serves as a clearinghouse of sustainable community-based library projects in developing areas of the world. This group mobilizes the power of ALA librarians to raise awareness of and make significant contributions to international library development. Librarians in developing countries can tap into resources for training and projects in their libraries.
ISLD is in the news!
We are pleased that this issue of Colorando Libraries has an article about ISLD entitled, "Catch the International Library Development Bug at ALA: It is Highly Contagious." This issue also contains articles about library development in Ethiopia, Nicaragua, and Nigeria as well as about Sister Libraries, and why one might wish to participate in IFLA.
http://www.coloradolibrariesjournal.org/?q=ejournal/show/1/_/3
ISLD Lunch at ALA Midwinter 2012 in Dallas, TX
Description: ISLD, RPCVs and friends will meet on Saturday for lunch during the ALA Midwinter in Dallas and guests are welcome to attend. It is a time to renew old friendships and network.
When: Saturday, Jan 21, 2012
Time: Noon
Where: Porta di Roma (Italian Restaurant & Bar), 1623 Main Street, Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75201 214-752-0855
Directions: Across the street from Neiman Marcus – Near the intersection of Main and S Ervay St
The lunch will include a selection of Italian food. When you RSVP please let me know if you are a vegetarian. Cost of the lunch is $ 20. Plan to pay at the lunch with cash. Please RSVP to: cjchamp[@]mac.com for lunch as soon as possible and no later than January 17.
ISLD Luncheon at 2007 Midwinter
in Seattle- Photo by Jim Agee
2012 ISLD Meeting during ALA Midwinter in Dallas, TX
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Place: Dallas Convention Center, Room D162/164.
Description: At the ISLD midwinter meeting members plan future programs, partipate on committees and become involved with international library development projects.
2011 ISLD Program during ALA Annual in New Orleans, LA
The "S" in International Sustainable Library Development: Sustainability Issues
Date: Monday, June 27, 2011
Time: 10:30 -12 noon
Place: Morial Convention Center Room 284
Description: This program presented ways that skills are developed and transferred to enable sustainability in developing libraries.
2009 ISLD Program at ALA Annual in Chicago
Yes We Can: Support International Sustainable Library Development
Date: Monday, July 13, 2009
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Place: McCormick Place West (MCP) - W-181
Description: This program presented ways that skills are developed and transferred to enable sustainability in developing libraries. Methods to overcome contraints such as bandwidth, cultural awareness, needs assessment, and language barriers were presented. (Program sponsored by the International Sustainable Library Development-ISLD)
Speakers:
Susan Schnuer, from the Mortenson Center, University of Illinois presented Understanding the Context for Skill Development and Transfer(PowerPoint)
Kathy Greely, from the South Africa Partners Project presented Libraries for South African Schools(PowerPoint)
Jane Mirandette, San Juan del Sur Biblioteca Movil presented Skill Share Programs: Volunteers Help Sustain Grassroots Libraries in Nicaragua(PowerPoint)
Yohannes Gebregeorgis Opens New Youth Library in Ethopia
In Mekele in the Tigray region of Ethopia, Yohannes Gebregeorgis opened the Segenat Children and Youth Library on August 20, 2010 overcoming many obstancles in funding, as well as logistical hurdles. He raised over $45,000 through the Ethiopia Reads organization he founded in 1998. His organization was recognized with the ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects in 2008.
ISLD member Janet Lee took a sabatical from her position at Regis University Library to spend two months prior to the opening in Ethopia setting up the library. Another ISLD member Athena Michael with Wiley Publishers took her own leave and funding to do training of volunteers just prior and during the opening ceremonies. Please see the full article in American Libraries and how you can help at: American Libraries: New Youth Library in Ethopia Makes Impossible Dream Reality
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International Library Development Materials
Annual Conference Presentations
Pamoja Training
UNESCO Training
Library Development Support Organizations
Co-chairs
Connie Champlin
Consultant
129 Cranberry Lane
Centerville, MA 02632
Home: Tel-508-362-6055
Cell: Tel-317-908-1220
Fax: 317-637-6387
E-mail: cjchamp[@]mac.com
Carolyn Ziering
24 Warner St.
Somerville, MA 02144
Phone: Tel-617-331-7637
E-mail: cziering[@]yahoo.com
Members
Pinar Arcan
Business Librarian
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
D.C. Public Library
Washington, DC
Phone: Tel-202-727-1171
E-mail: pinar.arcan[@]dc.gov
Skip Auld
Assistant Director
Chesterfiled County Library
9501 Lori Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832-0297
Phone: Tel-804-748-1767
Fax: 804-751-4679
E-mail: auldh[@]co.chesterfield.va.us
Angel Batiste
Area Specialist Africa Section
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20540
Phone:Tel-202-707-1980
Fax: 202-252-3180
E-mail: abat[@]loc.gov
Sarah Beasley
Department Manager
Chicago Public Library
400 S. State St.
Chicago, IL
Phone: Tel-773-278-1889
Fax: NA
E-mail: sbeasley[@]chipublib.org
Lee Blakley
Reference Librarian
Batavia Public Library
10 South Batavia Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510-2449
Phone: Tel-630-879-1393
Fax: (630) 879-9118
E-mail: lblakley[@]linc.lib.il.us
Page Brannon
UAA/APU Consortium Library
3211 Providence Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99508-4614
Phone: Tel-907-786-1873
E-mail: page.brannon.afkpl[@]gmail.com
Martin Burrows
Librarian
D.C. Public Library
Washington, DC
E-mail: martin.burrows[@]dc.gov
Kay Ann Cassell
Rutgers University
New Jersey
E-mail: kcassell[@]nyc.rr.com
Jeff Huestis
Associate Dean for Technology
Washington University Library
Campus Box 1061
St. Louis, MO 63130
Phone: Tel-314-935-5951
Fax: 314-935-4045
E-mail: huestis[@]wustl.edu
Rebecca Kennedy
Reference Librarian - Social Sciences & History
Sulzer Regional Library
Chicago Public Library
Chicago IL 60625
Phone: Tel-312-744-2555
Email:chai.becka[@]gmail.com
Jane Kinney Meyers
President
Lubuto Library Project, Inc.
5500 Connecticut Ave., NW, #368
Washington, DC 20015-2601
Phone Tel-202-558-5609
Email: mayazi[@]verizon.net
Athena Michael
Eastern Sales Representative
John Wiley & Sons
Phone: Tel-540-722-0523
E-mail: amichael[@]wiley.com
Bill Middleton
Information Resource Officer
U.S. Department of State
2130 Dakar Place
Dulles, VA 20189-2130
Phone: Tel-221-823-4296 Ext. 3105
Fax: (221) 283-5966
E-mail: middletonwc2[@]state.gov
Jane Mirandette
President
The Hester J. Hodgdon Libraries for All Program
1716 Del Norte
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: Tel-970-203-0667
Cell: Tel-970-227-9287
E-mail: janem101[@]aol.com
Richard Sapon-White
Cataloging Librarian
Oregon State University
121 The Valley Library
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: Tel-541-737-7319
Fax: NA
E-mail: richard.sapon-white[@]oregonstate.edu
Linda T. Stubbs
Assistant Chief
Special Materials Cataloging Division
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20540
Phone: Tel-202-707-7108
Fax: NA
E-mail: lstu[@]loc.gov
Natalia Taylor
Collection Development Officer
Georgia State University
100 Decatur St., SE
Atlanta, GA 30030
Phone: Tel-404-463-9764
Fax: NA
E-mail: natalia[@]gsu.edu
Gail Wadsworth
Consultant
Falls Church, VA 22046
Phone: Tel-202-692-2615
E-mail: gwadsworth[@]aerialmail.net
Dane Ward
Associate Dean for Public Services
8900 Milner Library
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61790-8900
Phone: Tel-309-438-7215
Fax: 309-438-3676
E-mail: dmward[@]ilstu.edu
Joan Weeks
Sr. Instruction Librarian
Instructional Design & Training Division
Library of Congess
101 Independence Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20540
Phone: Tel-202-707-3657
Fax: 203-432-7231
E-mail: jwee[@]loc.gov
