INTERNATIONAL INTEREST GROUP

 

 

 

PURPOSE

 

To offer educational and social opportunities for Arizona librarians and library staff to further

their knowledge of, and interest in, other countries and cultures. Our libraries serve increasing

diverse populations. -Learning more about other cultures will enable us to do our jobs more

professionally, intelligently, and sensitively.

 

 

COMMON ISSUES AND GOALS

 

o To develop the interests of librarians and libraries in issues, activities, and opportunities in the fields of international culture and librarianship.

o To promote the exchange of materials, information, librarians and other resources throughout the world.

o To serve as a channel of communication and counsel for members of AzLA in the field of international issues of culture and librarianship.

 

 

LEADERSHIP

 

o Officers of this interest group shall consist of the following AZLA members in good standing: the Immediate Past-Chair, the Chair, and the Chair-Elect.

o Appointment procedures: AzLA President shall appoint the officers; the Chair and the Chair-Elect, if vacant.

o Terms of office for each appointed officer shall be two years (one year as Chair-elect, one year as Chair) commencing at the conclusion of the annual conference. In the event a vacancy occurs, the officers will move up a chair to complete the term.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

o The Chair serves for two years; one year as Chair-Elect and one year as Chair

 

Duties include:

o Soliciting ideas from group members for yearly activities OTHER THAN the annual conference;

o Serving on the Homer Fellowship Committee and assisting with their activities;

o Keeping members apprised of international events and opportunities in Arizona and elsewhere;

o Keeping the IIG information on the AZLA website current (contact info, upcoming events, etc);

o Coordinating annual IIG events if any are planned; 

o Doing all PR and marketing, using AzLA website, newsletter, and e-lists;

o Working with Incoming Chair for a smooth transition

 

o The Incoming Chair serves as Chair-Elect for one year then becomes Chair for one year

 

Duties include:

o Soliciting ideas from members about ANNUAL CONFERENCE programs;

o Attending monthly Program Planning Committee Meetings;

o Coordinating all aspects of the speakers’ programs;

o Assigning a facilitator for each program;

o Attending the conference and lending assistance to facilitators or speakers where necessary;

o Keeping the Chair and IIG members apprised of Program Planning Committee’s progress;

o Reporting problems to IIG Chair;

o Attending AZLA Orientation meeting in fall of the year prior to becoming Chair.

 

 

MEETINGS

 

o An annual business meeting of the Interest Group shall be held in conjunction with the Arizona Library Association. Meetings, seminars, and workshops shall be held as approved by the Executive Board of the Interest Group to further the aims of the organization.

 

 

REPORTS

 

o The IIG Chair shall submit quarterly reports at the AzLA Executive Board meetings and submit an annual report.

 

 

BUDGET

 

o The chair will submit a request to AzLA Executive Board for annual funds as needed.

o The chair will submit an annual report of the expenses to the AzLA Treasurer as needed.