Let’s Go to Paris!

Posted by Max on 14 January, 2008 in ALA, Awards

The International Relations Committee of the American Library Association announces a call for nominations for ALA Representative to the Board of Trustees of the American Library in Paris.

This two-year appointment would begin in June 2008 with the appointee having to cover costs to attend two board meetings a year in Paris. ALA does not provide financial support for the representative. The ALA representative is a non-voting member of the Board of Trustees.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Feb 15, 2008.

The representative should have a knowledge of U.S. public library management, broad professional contacts; knowledge of current library theory and practices; broad knowledge of library and library related organizations, information services, and networks; interpersonal skills, strong written and oral skills; experience working with international library associations or libraries, appreciation of views from different cultures. SEE FULL CRITERIA

If you are interested in being nominated please submit a letter of interest and resume or CV by mail or email to:

International Relations Office
American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611

email: intl@ala.org

I’m not saying you have to take me with you, but it would be nice.