Here’s a rather inspiring video from Ingrid Parent, former president of IFLA. Parent has a great outlook on library outreach. Check it out:
Also, please consider joining Librarians Without Borders, if you’re a part of the profession, or making a contribution if you believe in the power of information and equal access to it. I find their values to be very much in line with the spirit of this blog.
Libraries have a fundamental role as defenders of intellectual freedom and providers of equal access to information.
Access to information is vital in supporting learning and literacy, reducing poverty, empowering citizens, and building healthy, strong communities.
We do not draw cultural or linguistic boundaries – diversity is embraced; we will work with our partners in their own cultural context and in their own languages.
Our efforts are enhanced by working collaboratively, internally as well as externally with the domestic and international community, to further our mutual goals.
Global Perspectives on Librarian Approachability 