On November 22, 2024, ALASC Events Coordinator Cat Tang, led our two-part Around-the-World Library Tour with stops on each continent and a conversation with International Librarian, Loida Garcia-Febo.
Part One:
Can you guess where a card catalog is currently used for reference services?
What about state-of-the-art play spaces surrounding a library?
Have you heard of a library shaped like folded paper?
Which library has mobile services and an in-house gym?
Where can underserved areas receive, “Traveling Suitcases” filled with books for loan?
Part Two: Joining us on this tour is Loida Garcia-Febo, an international library consultant and Chair of the International Federation of Libraries Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Management of Library Associations and Past ALA President (2018-2019).
Loida’s fascinating presentation includes her experiences as an international librarian and information on the structure of IFLA. She also highlights interesting libraries she’s seen around the world. What bits of Loida’s information will grab your attention?
Find the answers to these questions and more by watching the recorded event on the ALASC YouTube channel.
