International Opportunities for new librarians
With (or without) leaving home
ALA Annual June 2008
Fiona Bradley

What is an international librarian?
In the US: a foreigner
In the UK: a professional with a well-known reputation
Or someone who is interested in libraries around the
world and the people who use them
Lor, P. 2005. What’s so international about international librarianship? http://
www.uwm.edu/Dept/SLIS/about/news/events/peterlorpaper.pdf

Why?
To learn from other cultures
To expand your network
To develop cooperative partnerships
To help develop overseas initiatives

How?
Working overseas is one option
Research the library scene and make
connections
What will happen when you get home?
Keep in touch with colleagues at home
Me: secondment to the Netherlands