IRRT International Librarians' Orientation/Mentoring Committee
91´«Ã½
Statement of Role, Purpose, and Function
Organizes the orientation for international visitors at annual conference and works closely with the 91´«Ã½ International Relations Office to develop a mentoring program for annual conference.
Activities
Description: Orientations are held at both the Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference. This orientation features an introduction to the 91´«Ã½ Conference and the hosting city for international librarians and other attendees from abroad. 91´«Ã½ members provide an overview of the conference, including recommended programs and social activities. Attendees are able to learn about conference transportation, the 91´«Ã½'s Exhibit Hall and the meanings of the 91´«Ã½'s many acronyms. They also meet mentors and representatives from 91´«Ã½'s many divisions and round tables who help international librarians get the most from the conference experience. (For international librarians outside the U.S.).
Co-Chairs
Dr. Karen E. Downing (Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
kdown[@]umich.edu
University of Michigan
Members
Seangill Peter Bae (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Princeton University
Karen Bentall (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Room to Read
San Francisco, CA
Christine Dulaney(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Library of Congress
Washington, DC
Tatiana Usova (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar c/o Qatar Foundation
Doha, Qatar
Delin Guerra (Staff Liaison)
dguerra[@]ala.org
91´«Ã½
225 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2788
Erica Saito (Executive Board Liaison Secretary/Treasurer 2021-2023)
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