The state of librarianship around the world has interested me for some time and when I saw the call for participants in the International Librarian Networking Program, I felt that I needed to sign up. I was excited to be chosen and looked forward to talking with those around the world. I was partnered with a librarian from Croatia and a library student from Nigeria. We had many great conversations about how library training works in different countries. We discussed our major projects as well as mentorship. One thing we noticed and spoke about was how similar librarianship is in each of our countries. I work in a public secondary school, so my library was different from the library school and the hospital center library that my partners work in. Although the type of patron and the focus on the institution was different the goals of a librarian remain the same: to have access to knowledge, promote communication, and provide information to individuals. I would highly recommend participating in this exchange of ideas and collaboration. I have enjoyed my last few months and look forward to continuing conversations with my partners. This was a wonderful experience that provided me with insight into libraries in two other countries as well as the state of librarianship in those areas.
Jennifer Cooper, United States of America, Prince William Public Schools, Virginia
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