Mortenson Center for International Library Programs

2012 Public Engagement Symposium Poster

On April 18th, the Mortenson Center presented a poster at this year's Public Engagement Symposium. The poster was entitled, "Elements of Successful International Partnerships" and featured the Center's work with the University of Pretoria Library in Pretoria, South Africa. The symposium exhibited over 65 posters and displayed presentations highlighting best practices in public engagement and projects positively benefiting the community.

Beyond Access is Seeking Applications 

Beyond Access is a coalition of organizations who support the idea that public libraries power development. They are currently seeking teams of representatives from libraries, community-based organizations, and governments to demonstrate how public libraries power development and emphasize the innovative ways libraries address diverse development challenges.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through July 15, 2012.

You can find the Beyond Access member application online: http://www.beyondaccesscampaign.org/become-a-beyond-access-member/

Beyond Access members will receive travel scholarships to attend the Beyond Access Conference in Washington, DC in October 2012. There they will present their ideas for innovative library projects that demonstrate how modern libraries can meet community needs in education, health, agriculture, economic opportunity, and civic participation.

Beyond Access members will be announced beginning March 31 and will receive assistance in refining their project proposals and building a strong team of library, NGO, and national or local government representatives.

For more information on the Beyond Access coalition, please visit their website: www.beyondaccess.net .