INTERNATIONAL INTEREST GROUP
PURPOSE
To offer educational and social opportunities for
their knowledge of, and interest in, other countries and cultures. Our libraries serve increasing
diverse populations. -Learning more about other cultures will enable us to do our jobs more
professionally, intelligently, and sensitively.
COMMON ISSUES AND GOALS
o To develop the interests of librarians and libraries in issues, activities, and opportunities in the fields of international culture and librarianship.
o To promote the exchange of materials, information, librarians and other resources throughout the world.
o To serve as a channel of communication and counsel for members of AzLA in the field of international issues of culture and librarianship.
LEADERSHIP
o Officers of this interest group shall consist of the following AZLA members in good standing: the Immediate Past-Chair, the Chair, and the Chair-Elect.
o Appointment procedures: AzLA President shall appoint the officers; the Chair, the Chair-Elect, and the Secretary-Treasurer.
o Terms of office for each appointed officer shall be two years commencing at the conclusion of the annual conference. In the event a vacancy occurs, the officers will move up a chair to complete the term.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
o The Chair serves for two years; one year as Chair-Elect and one year as Chair
Duties include:
o Soliciting ideas from group members for yearly activities OTHER THAN the annual conference;
o Serving on the Homer Fellowship Committee and assisting with their activities;
o Keeping members apprised of international events and opportunities in
o Keeping the IIG information on the AZLA website current (contact info, upcoming events, etc~);
o Coordinating the annual IIG event, “International Fall”, which entails:
o Setting the theme for that year, typically a country or region of the world;
o Finding a restaurant or other venue for the event;
o Finding 2-3 speakers for the event;
o Doing all PR and marketing, using AzLA website, newsletter, and e-lists;
o Registering attendees in advance, taking the money (we have charged $35 for members and $40 for non-members, which covers lunch, venue, and speaker fees), and paying for the luncheon;
o Collecting evaluations of the event for the next Chair;
o Paying the speakers (typically a nominal fee of $50), purchasing speaker gifts and/or thank you cards;
o Soliciting ideas for next year’s theme;
o Working with Incoming Chair for a smooth transition
o The Incoming Chair serves as Chair-Elect for one year then becomes Chair for one year
Duties include:
o Soliciting ideas from members about ANNUAL CONFERENCE programs;
o Attending monthly Program Planning Committee Meetings;
o Coordinating all aspects of the speakers’ programs;
o Assigning a facilitator for each program;
o Attending the conference and lending assistance to facilitators or speakers where necessary;
o Keeping the Chair and IIG members apprised of Program Planning Committee’s progress;
o Reporting problems to IIG Chair;
o Attending AZLA Orientation meeting in fall of the year prior to becoming Chair.
MEETINGS
o An annual business meeting of the Interest Group shall be held in conjunction with the
REPORTS
o The IIG Chair shall submit quarterly reports at the AzLA Executive Board meetings and submit an annual report.
BUDGET
o The chair will submit a request to AzLA Executive Board for annual funds as needed.
o The chair will submit an annual report of the expenses to the AzLA Treasurer as needed.
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