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ALA Connect

ALA has replaced the old Online Communities service with , offers a virtual, collaborative, workspace online. Any member can create new communities (unofficial ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ groups) without any staff assistance, so the site will combine association work with communities of interest in one place.

Wikis (following pages will open in a new window)

• - This wiki is one tool that seems ideally suited to help the Executive Board and committee chairs share ideas, draft documents and collaborate without endless email exchanges. It is hoped that as members edit documents they will find this wiki a valuable forum where all can participate in a collegial atmosphere.

• - To promote the concept of a global community of libraries, the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ (¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ) is encouraging U.S. libraries to form partnerships with libraries in other countries.

Discussion Lists (following pages will open in a new window)

- List of international discussion groups and listservs.

- The purpose of the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼWorld Listserv is to foster international cooperation and understanding between libraries by providing a forum for sharing news, including educational and exchange opportunities, about libraries around the world and international entities affecting libraries.

Subscription instructions:

1. Go to (opens a new window)
2. Click on “Login” (First time users will need to get a password)
3. On "Seach for lists", type ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼWORLD
4. Select “Subscribe” from the left-hand menu

- This server provides you access to ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ's mailing lists. You can perform subscription options, unsubscription, archives, and list management. (First time users will need to get a password)

Weblogs and pictures

- Engage, Communicate, Participate! (opens a new window)

- Take a look at some of the pictures that our members have taken throughout the years, including the International Librarians Reception and the presentation of the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ Presidential Innovative Awards. (opens a new window)

- Discussion lists focused on international issues.