How to find a Sister Library

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First Step!

Find a Sister Library: Using This Wiki

  • We maintain a directory of libraries seeking a Sister Library partnership. Browse The Directory and look for an institution that might be a good match for your own. Contact them directly.
  • If you don't see an appropriate match, post your library's information in The Directory.

Find a Sister Library: Outside Opportunities

There are many other avenues that might lead you to a Sister Library partnership.

  • Does your city have a sister city? Contact your local officials to find out, and try contact the library in your sister city.
  • Try informal routes and relationships. Find people or organizations in your community that have relationships with other countries. Consider which immigrant groups are represented in your community.
  • Drop in on libraries in your travels. Talk with directors and staff. Encourage your staff or trustees to do the same.
  • Contact international library students - they might return to set up a Sister Library relationship.
  • Look at your community to find natural relationships to build upon - a festival or community specialty that might suggest a relationship with a community in another country.
  • Many religious institutions have sister congregations. Find out if your religious institution has a sister congregation and establish a relationship between its community library and yours.
  • Several organizations have relevant information for establishing a Sister Library relationship. Check their websites for more information:



For More Information:
American Library Association
International Relations Office
Telephone: 800-545-2433, ext. 3201
Fax: 312-280-4392
intl@ala.org

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