Message from the President
Kate Robinson
IATUL President
Welcome to IATUL!
The International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) offers an influential and inclusive community for leaders of university and research libraries worldwide.
It brings together library directors and managers from over 60 countries to exchange ideas, expand professional networks, create new collaborations and work together on international projects that explore and contribute to current significant challenges and areas of interest.
The importance of our association has never been higher. The pandemic and its consequences highlight the need for collaborative and innovative approaches to problem-solving. There is no better time for reimagining the role of university and research libraries as we seek answers to global challenges.
What can IATUL offer to its members?
You will join a strong international network of academic libraries, working together in a challenging and fast-moving environment. IATUL connects you with peers from around the world through its conferences, seminars, workshops and Special Interest Groups (SIGs), where you can collaborate and share innovation. Being part of the IATUL organisation, you can apply for travel grants and our International Study Programme to support your professional development.
IATUL’s Board of Directors devote their time and share a commitment to our organisation's common good, its values, development and goals. The IATUL Board, Office, SIGs and the teams organising IATUL events work together to allow our community to meet, to exchange ideas and to experience different cultures and approaches to common challenges in international settings around the world.
On behalf of the Board, I invite you to join us, and I look forward to meeting you at our events. Please do not hesitate to contact a Board member in your region if you would like to know more about IATUL’s work.
With best wishes,
Kate Robinson
IATUL President