SILS International programs now open for registration

The School of Information and Library Science is pleased to announce its summer international program for 2010. Register now for the program to Prague in the Czech Republic.

Registration is open to anyone interested in being part of the summer seminar in Prague, Czech Republic. This international summer seminar can either be taken for academic credit or on a non-credit basis.

Dr. Barbara Moran, director of international programs and professor at SILS, says the seminar offers tremendous opportunities to both students and practitioners.

“Participants learn first-hand about libraries and library service in a different culture," said Moran. "They are able to gain a global perspective on issues facing libraries around the world and come to appreciate that librarians everywhere are linked in a global community of information provision.”

Prague, Czech Republic
Libraries and Librarianship in the Czech Republic

Study in the Czech Republic is offered from May 23 - June 5, 2010. Participants will see the libraries and facilities at central Europe's oldest university, Charles University, which was founded in 1348. The lectures provide a broad overview of libraries across the Czech Republic and will be supplemented with tours of libraries and other cultural institutions in Prague and other parts of the Czech Republic.

The series of presentations is supplemented by:

• Walking tour of the Old Town (Stare Mesto), Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square
• Bus tour of historic Prague, including Mala Strana, Nove Mesto, Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter
• Visit to the Klementinum (National Library)
• Visit to Kromeriz to see a castle library
• Tour of the Parliament Library
• Tour of Strahov Monastery and its libraries

“The seminar was one of the most interesting and fun experiences of my career as a librarian," said one past participant. "We saw so many amazing libraries, met so many interesting people, learned a great deal of beneficial information, and the group was a lot of fun. I highly recommend this to any library science student or professional librarian. I graduated five years ago and found this very beneficial. Prague and the Czech Republic are beautiful, the professors and students of Charles University are wonderful, and it was a great way to continue my education with regard to librarianship, while learning about another culture and enjoying a bit of vacation in a beautiful place."

All registrations must be received by March 1, 2010. The registration process is first-come, first-served, so act quickly to reserve your spot!

For more details, visit the international programs page.