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Since the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs was founded in 1991, over 1200 library professionals from 90 countries have participated in the Center's innovative programs. We also work with our librarian colleagues in countries around the world.
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Mortenson Center for International Library Programs

... connecting librarians around the world ...

23rd Annual Mortenson Distinguished Lecture

Sanjana Shrestha

Sanjana Shrestha, READ Nepal Country Director

Community Libraries as Platforms for Sustainable Development

September 17, 2013 - 4:00 pm, GSLIS 126

Come hear from READ’s Nepal Country Director, Sanjana Shrestha, how the role and the scope of these rural libraries has evolved to meet the changing needs of rural communities, and how these libraries address the critical issue of sustainability. 


READ Global Website

Past Distinguished Lectures



The April Newsletter is now available for viewing

Read it here.


READ Global - India

Barbara and Susan were in India February 23 - March 3 to study the needs of community libraries for READ Global.

Barbara and Susan with Minister of Social Welfare and Co-operation


At the Tubileima Rural Public Library and Resource Center in Manipur, India with the Minister of Social Welfare and Co-operation























Barbara and Susan Visit Libraries in Kazan, Russia

Barbara and Susan meet with librarians and students at the Central Library System of Kazan, Children's Library

Tartarstan Librarians

Rezeda Ismagilova, Syuyumbika Ziganshina, Galina Pichugina, Lyubov Titova, Anastasiya Tsapina and Elvira Galyamova















2013 Mortenson Center Summer Associates Program:

Tools for the 21st Century Librarian    May 30 - June 25th, 2013

   This year's Associates program will engage participants in learning about novel and innovative practices and services in areas such as: 

  • Leadership, Communication, and Management
  • Digital and Print Collections
  • Information Technology
  • Fundraising, Marketing, and Advocacy
  • Professional Networking

Associates Program Information

View the 2012 Program Schedule