1. Of Mutual Benefit Presented by IRRT’s
International Sustainable Library Development and
International Sister Library Committee

2. International Sustainable Library Development Interest Table
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.

3. WEB PAGE Links to library development projects Fundraising tips
International library development training materials

6. ISLD INTEREST GROUP
For more information join our mailing list or contact us. Co-chairs Connie Champlin - Carolyn Ziering –

7. International Leads - December 2011
HJH PROGRAM
Celebrated 10 years last November
Continues to expand libraries and mobile project in Central America
Training people to start grassroots libraries
International Leads - December 2011

8. International Sister Libraries Committee
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.
Our mission statement

9. Reach out to committee co-chairs
3 Ways to Connect
Reach out to committee co-chairs
ALA IRRT Website
Zola Maddison:
Sandy Hirsh:
Reach out to co-chairs directly – we’re here to help!
Link to our sister libraries page at ALA’s IRRT page

10. Visit the Sister Libraries Wiki
3 Ways to Connect
Visit the Sister Libraries Wiki
3. From the our Sister Libraries page, you can find a link to our wiki which includes news & information about how to connect with other libraries

11. Get involved!
MEETING – The ISLD & Sister Library meetings are held during the IRC/IRRT all-subcommittee meeting on Saturday, 9 – 10:30 AM at ALA annual and midwinter.
 LUNCH - ISLD and returned Peace Corps librarians meet on Saturday for lunch during ALA annual and midwinter--guests are welcome to attend.
PROGRAMS – Interactive program focusing on sustainable library development issues and sister library partnerships at ALA annual.