Libraries For Guatemala-LWB
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Librarians Without Borders
Hello!
My name is Sofia De La Mora, I am an MLIS student at the University of Arizona. This year I have been blessed with the opportunity to be a volunteer librarian in Guatemala. This is a trip that Librarians Without Borders organizes every year to help a community have access to information literacy by developing and supporting library collections and providing professional development for teachers. I'm extremely happy to be able to travel to such a beautiful country and help make a difference in a community. I have personally experienced what it is to work with extremely limited resources, to not have access to books and literacy and I am passionate about changing that.
This year the trip will be from April 21st to May 1st. Any donations to help with the travel and program costs will be greatly appreciated. Anything exceeding such costs will be donated to LWB.
A bit more about the program:
LWB uses this annual service trip to execute all our remote work on the ground, to discuss emerging needs with our partners and to re-connect with students and school staff.
This year’s work at the Academy will include ongoing collection management activities (cataloguing, processing, and organizing materials), library programming for students, and training for teachers. LWB works with Asturias to also provide opportunities for trip participants to engage in activities that will help nurture a comprehensive understanding of libraries, education and culture in Guatemala.
Primary Projects
•Cataloging, processing, and adding new items to the library’s collection.
•Library programming targeting all students and levels through multi-day library events.
•Professional development workshops for teachers supporting library integration into the curriculum.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
Thank you for helping me make this opportunity a reality!
Hello!
My name is Sofia De La Mora, I am an MLIS student at the University of Arizona. This year I have been blessed with the opportunity to be a volunteer librarian in Guatemala. This is a trip that Librarians Without Borders organizes every year to help a community have access to information literacy by developing and supporting library collections and providing professional development for teachers. I'm extremely happy to be able to travel to such a beautiful country and help make a difference in a community. I have personally experienced what it is to work with extremely limited resources, to not have access to books and literacy and I am passionate about changing that.
This year the trip will be from April 21st to May 1st. Any donations to help with the travel and program costs will be greatly appreciated. Anything exceeding such costs will be donated to LWB.
A bit more about the program:
LWB uses this annual service trip to execute all our remote work on the ground, to discuss emerging needs with our partners and to re-connect with students and school staff.
This year’s work at the Academy will include ongoing collection management activities (cataloguing, processing, and organizing materials), library programming for students, and training for teachers. LWB works with Asturias to also provide opportunities for trip participants to engage in activities that will help nurture a comprehensive understanding of libraries, education and culture in Guatemala.
Primary Projects
•Cataloging, processing, and adding new items to the library’s collection.
•Library programming targeting all students and levels through multi-day library events.
•Professional development workshops for teachers supporting library integration into the curriculum.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
Thank you for helping me make this opportunity a reality!
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Sofi De La Mora
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