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Working with a team of public and school librarians, we've also developed
supplemental resources, including Discussion
Resources for a Sustainable Future. On June 25, 1998, we conducted a Pre-conference at ALA's Annual Conference in Washington, DC. Entitled Crossing Cultures, Boundaries, and Borders: Global Programming for Local Libraries, this full day Pre-conference featured demonstrations of the guide and supplemental resources, nationally renown speakers, and a participatory cross-cultural simulation. The American Library Association is the oldest and largest, and most influential library association in the world. The association represents all types of libraries—public, school, academic, state and special libraries serving persons in government, commerce, armed services, hospitals, prisons and other institutions. Its mission is to advocate for the American people's right to a free and open information society and the highest quality library and information services. The U.S. Agency for International Development's Development Education Program is a public/private initiative designed to foster interest and participation in international development among U.S. citizens. The program supports activities by private groups to educate large segments of the American public about U.S. humanitarian relief and sustainable development programs overseas and build understanding of these programs. Global Learning, Inc., founded in 1974, works with individual educators, school systems, professional associations, colleges and community organizations to promote a global perspective. Current programming focuses on two areas: the Sustainable Development Program and Conflict Mediators Program. |