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US/German Sister Library Application Form

The American Library Association (ALA) and the Bibliothek und Information Deutschland (BID) have embarked on a three-year partnership to bring the U.S. and German library communities closer together through collaborative efforts, knowledge, and information sharing. If you are interested in becoming a sister library with a library in Germany or the U.S., respectively, please fill out the following informational survey. ALA and BID will review your information and work to find a partner for your library.
1.Contact name
2.Contact title
3.Contact email address
4.Library name
5.Street address
6.City
7.State
8.Postal code
9.Country
10.Telephone
11.Website
12.Library type
13.Population size of the community you serve
14.Please briefly provide some characteristic information about your library and/or community that would be helpful in making a Sister Library match.
15.What types of projects would you like to participate in with your Sister Library?
16.Would you like to be partnered with a library in a particular region/state in the U.S. or Germany? Does your community have existing connections with a region/state?
17.How does your institution hope to benefit from a Sister Library partnership? And what do you hope your institution can contribute to such a partnership?
Questions? Contact intl@ala.org.