IRRT International Librarians' Orientation/Mentoring Committee

Organizes the orientation for international visitors at annual conference and works closely with the International Relations Office to develop a mentoring program for annual conference.

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Statement of Role, Purpose, and Function

Organizes the orientation for international visitors at annual conference and works closely with the 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 Conference and the hosting city for international librarians and other attendees from abroad. members provide an overview of the conference, including recommended programs and social activities. Attendees are able to learn about conference transportation, the 's Exhibit Hall and the meanings of the 's many acronyms. They also meet mentors and representatives from '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

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225 N. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60611-2788

Erica Saito (Executive Board Liaison Secretary/Treasurer 2021-2023)


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