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Collaboration Between the United States and Mexico: The Legacy of SLA – Supported Linkages

Collaboration Between the United States and Mexico: The Legacy of SLA – Supported Linkages. Charlene Baldwin (USA) / Jesús Lau (MEXICO) baldwin@chapman.edu / jlau@uacj.mx Global 2000 Conference, SLA Brighton, England, August 16-19, 2000. Global Interdependence.

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Collaboration Between the United States and Mexico: The Legacy of SLA – Supported Linkages

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  1. Collaboration Between the United States and Mexico:The Legacy of SLA – Supported Linkages Charlene Baldwin (USA) / Jesús Lau (MEXICO) baldwin@chapman.edu / jlau@uacj.mx Global 2000 Conference, SLA Brighton, England, August 16-19, 2000

  2. Global Interdependence • Harmonious international relations • Global-oriented information professionals • Information is global • Need of information across borders

  3. Transborder Library Forum • An annual U.S. - Mexico conference • First meeting in 1991 • Promotes communication and cooperation • It is grassroots, secretariat-free, dues free…

  4. Foro: Cooperation opportunities • Collection development • Information exchange • Vendor contact • Governmental and NGO interface • Professional association affiliations • Professional development: training and exchange

  5. SLA International Challenges • Dues according to members’ ability to pay • Programs relevant to all member constituencies • Projects along borders • Distribution of conference proceedings

  6. Professional Association Challenges • Broaden mission and vision for flexibility and change • Ascertain ways to measure accomplishments • Provide many alternatives to serve worldwide membership • Develop appropriate communication linkages with members

  7. Drive to Go International • To desire to network • To understand international information resources • To explore better ways to obtain information • To make work more relevant to our clientele • To connect with other professionals

  8. . The global village needs the global library!

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