South of the border: an American librarian attends the Guadalajara Book Fair 2006
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the value of attending the Guadalajara Book Fair and a Sister Library program.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper takes the form of an overview by a public library director attending an international book fair and Sister Library program.
Findings
Attending the Guadalajara Book Fair is an invaluable experience not only for the attendee but for the library that the attendee represents. Participation in a Sister Library program is a cooperative venture that is beneficial to both parties.
Originality/value
The paper highlights the value of international collection development and networking, especially the Sister Library program.
Keywords
Citation
Topper, E.F. (2007), "South of the border: an American librarian attends the Guadalajara Book Fair 2006", New Library World, Vol. 108 No. 3/4, pp. 183-185. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800710735384
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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