Exploring International Library and Cultural Exchange Initiatives

This presentation discusses the efforts of the International Library and Cultural Exchange Interest Group in promoting cultural understanding and collaboration through library partnerships and activities. The group offers grants to support projects that connect libraries in Colorado with those in other countries, foster diverse cultural celebrations, and support disadvantaged communities globally. Various programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing global cooperation and celebrating diverse cultures are highlighted.

• Library exchange
• Cultural understanding
• Global collaboration
• International partnerships
• Diverse cultural celebrations

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1. Managing World Crises Including COVID-19: Views from Libraries in Other Countries Sponsored by the International Library and Cultural Exchange Interest Group

2. International Library and Cultural Exchange Interest Group Support individual and library partnerships and activities that enhance cultural understanding, and Support cultural programming and activities that celebrate diverse ethnic and immigrant cultures in Colorado.

3. International Library and Cultural Exchange Interest Group Steering Committee: Nancy Bolt, Chair, nancybolt@earthlink.net Jen Yadov, Secretary, jyadav@dclibraries.org Janet Lee, janet.lee35@gmail.com Shannon Brennan sbrennan@littletongov.org Jane Mirandette janecmirandette@gmail.com

4. International Library and Cultural Exchange Interest Group Grants ILCE-IG offers grants to Colorado Libraries and individuals. With a global focus, it encourages projects that foster relationships between Colorado Libraries and those of other countries; help develop & maintain libraries for the use of disadvantaged communities in foreign countries; celebrate international cultures through cooperation with libraries in other countries, and to celebrate non- dominant cultures living in Colorado.

5. International Library and Cultural Exchange Interest Group Grants 2016 o CSU Pueblo La Cucaracha o Culture Bridge: Connecting Domestic and International Students in an Academic Library (CU Boulder) 2017 o African Storybook Project o Colorado Librarians Touch the World: An International Librarianship Colloquium 2019 o Culture Fest: Mesa County Libraries o Librarian training Nicaragua

6. International Library and Cultural Exchange Interest Group Programs 2013 Go Global: Librarianship without Borders 2014 It s a Small, Small World: Libraries Around the World 2016 Library Globetrotters: Library Experiences in Five Countries 2018 Library Stories from Two Continents: Africa, Central America 2019 Library Services to Refugee and Immigrant Populations 2020 Show me the Money: the ILCE-IG Grant Explained (Virtual) 2021 Managing World Crises Including COVID-19: Views from Libraries in other Countries

7. International Library and Cultural Exchange Interest Group Programs 2016 Sponsored IFLA President Donna Scheeder as keynote

8. International Library and Cultural Exchange Interest Group Programs 2018 Colorado Librarians Touch the World: An International Librarianship Colloquium

9. International Library and Cultural Exchange Interest Group International Travel: Bulgaria & Nicaragua

10. International Library and Cultural Exchange Interest Group Social Media & Contacts Website: https://ilceig.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilceig Navigator: https://ilceig.wordpress.com/navigator-colorado-libraries- and-the-world-ilce-ig-newsletter/

11. International Library and Cultural Exchange Interest Group Visit Nancy Bolt s exhibit of international jewelry, crafts, and scarfs. 10% of gross sales goes to benefit ILCE-IG. Attend the ILCE Interest Group Meeting today, 3:45 p.m. and learn more about our activities.

12. Managing World Crises Including COVID-19: Views from Libraries in Other Countries Nancy Bolt, Nancy Bolt & Associates Jane Mirandette, San Juan del Sur Biblioteca in Nicaragua