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Library Association of City University of New York (LACUNY) International Relations Round Table (IRRT)'s objective is to provide a framework for information sharing among librarians and library staff interested in international librarianship activities at all CUNY libraries and other academic libraries. The LACUNY IRRT aims to increase communication among LACUNY members about international visits, exchanges and programs in which LACUNY members are involved. To increase the general awareness of contributions made by LACUNY librarians at the international level, IRRT will sponsor programs once a year.

We're pleased to announce that CUNY Libraries has set up a library faculty exchange with Shanghai University and Shanghai Normal Universities in Shanghai, China starting Spring 2010.

Five CUNY campuses [Baruch, Lehman, Queens, Staten Island, York] have agreed to host visiting Chinese faculty from these institutions.

In exchange, in Spring 2010 CUNY plans to send two library faculty to each institution for one-month Residencies. We invite and encourage Applications.

Please read the Instructions (PDF) for more specific information.

Then carefully complete the Application (RTF).

The Exchange Program is open to all CUNY library faculty, regardless of campus affiliation or years of service. You will need to demonstrate expertise in a service or administrative area.

Applications [including copy of your CV] are due December 15, 2009. You will need the approval and signature of your Chief Librarian.

The Screening Committee will notify you of your Candidacy by January 15, 2010. However, all Applicants face final approval from our Chinese hosts.

For more information about Shanghai Universities:

Shanghai University and Libraries:
http://www.shu.edu.cn/en/indexEn.htm
http://www.lib.shu.edu.cn/englishver/index.htm

Shanghai Normal University: http://wwwen.shnu.edu.cn/en/index_en.jsp

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LACUNY International Relations Roundtable (IRRT)
REFORMA Northeast Chapter
Centro de Estudios Puertorriquenos

Present an Open Forum with

Dr. Eduardo Torres Cuevas, Director
José Martí National Library of Cuba

Dr. Torres Cuevas will give an overview of Cuba's National Library, describing its historic Special Collections and innovative services to the disabled.  He will also discuss library services and education in Cuba.  His remarks will be interpreted into English.

Friday, November 6, 2009
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Hunter College Library
Browser's Lounge – 3rd floor
695 Park Avenue – East Building (68th Street)

RSVP by November 2nd:  Stephanie Tetro, 212-772-4143
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Ewa Dzurak, College of Staten Island This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Songqian Lu, NYCCT  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it