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Thinking Outside the Borders
U.S. and the World
Thinking Outside the Borders: Library Leadership in a World Community
Dates: October 2004 – September 2007
Objectives: Develop an international library leadership institute focused on negotiations, empowerment, fund-raising, and advocacy issues. Bring together mid-career librarians from Illinois, Arizona, and Nebraska with librarians from other countries to address issues of concern such as preservation and technology to improve and enhance skills and their ability to work with colleagues from other countries and cultures in addressing common challenges.
Outcome: Participants will develop strategies for communicating with colleagues around the world. Also, at the end of the project, a leadership institute kit will be available for others to use.
Partner: Illinois State Library
Award: $500,000 for a National Leadership Grant to the Illinois State Library and Mortenson Center from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services
