Each week we look at an interesting program in a library – something you might admire, or something you might adapt and try in your own library.  This week we are looking at a larger program: Librarians Without Borders.  We have chatted with several of our members who are interested in international work, and this can be a good way for you to find out materials for working in libraries!

“We are an organization that was formed in February 2005 by a group of socially-minded librarians who wanted to address the vast information resource inequity existing between different regions of the world. Our vision is to build sustainable libraries and support their custodians and advocates — librarians.

Today, Librarians Without Borders is an action-oriented non-profit powered by a volunteer Executive Team, Board of Directors, and library-science students in six universities in Canada. Take some time to explore our website to find out more about us and what we do. To keep current on our news and activities, subscribe to our RSS feeds or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

History

LWB was founded in February 2005 by a group of socially-minded librarians who wanted to address the vast information resource inequity existing between different regions of the world. Our vision is to build sustainable libraries and support their custodians and advocates — librarians.

Our Mission

Librarians Without Borders (LWB) is a non-profit organization that strives to improve access to information resources regardless of language, geography, or religion, by forming partnerships with community organizations in developing regions.

Our Values

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.

Get in Touch

General inquiries can be made to info@lwb-online.org“