Since the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs was founded in 1991, over 900
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.
Find out more on our
"About Us" page.
On Tuesday, March 6, 2012, the Mortenson Center will sponsor an Open House featuring the new International and Area Studies Library, committed to transnational studies and global concerns. A celebratory reception and tours of this new library space will be held from 1:00 - 3:30 pm in 321 Library.
At 4:00 pm, join us for a special guest lecture in 66 Library, "The Global Dimensions of Scholarship and Research Libraries," given by Deborah Jakubs, the Rita DiGiallonardo Holloway University Librarian and Vice Provost for Library Affairs at Duke University.
For more information on the Open House and guest lecture, please contact Debora Pfeiffer at 265-8993 or by email dpfeiffe@illinois.edu.
Our January newsletter is now available for viewing.
Program Dates: May 26 - June 19, 2012
The Mortenson Center for International Library Programs is pleased to introduce the 2012 Associates Program, Tools for the 21st Century Librarian. This program offers unique, individualized, non-degree training for librarians and information professionals from outside the United States. During this program, Mortenson Associates will engage in workshops, tours, and presentations on novel and innovative practices and services.
Topics for this program may include:
Applications for the Summer 2012 Associates Program were due December 15, 2011.
Check back soon for information about our 2013 program!
The
21st Annual Mortenson Center Distinguished Lecture was held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at the
University of Illinois. Elizabeth Pierre-Louis, Library Program Coordinator at the Fondation
Connaissance et Liberté (FOKAL), Haiti, spoke as our 21st Distinguished Lecturer. She delivered her
lecture: "The 'Invisible' Forces of Haiti -- How Can Books and Culture Help the Reconstruction
Process?"
For more information about Elizabeth Pierre-Louise and a recording of the lecture, please visit our 2011 Lecture page.
The Mortenson Center for International Library Programs has been selected to receive a 2011
Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Award for its efforts to facilitate international
cooperation through research and education and to strengthen ties among libraries and
librarians worldwide. Over 900 librarians from over 90 countries, including China, South
Africa and Ukraine, have participated in professional development programs offered by the Mortenson
Center—the only one of its kind in the world.
The Center was nominated for the award by the Champaign Public Library. The cities of Champaign and Urbana and the 2011 Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards Steering Committee honored the Mortenson Center during a reception on September 29, 2011.
The Champaign-Urbana International Awards were originally created in 2003 to honor individuals/organizations whose work has contributed significantly to international Understanding, cooperation and development and has educated the public about the connections that exist between our local and global community.
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