1. Major challenges and benefits of outreach in academic libraries Anaïs Salamon Middle East Librarians Association, October 8, 2013

2. Todays topics Outreach initiatives at the ISL Key challenges of outreach Major benefits of outreach

3. Outreach initiatives Information Literacy Exhibits Lectures Film Screenings

4. Outreach initiatives / Information Literacy / Exhibits / Lectures/ Film screenings

8. Major Challenges of outreach Advocacy Partnership Implementation Assessment

9. Key Challenges of outreach / Advocacy / Partnership / Implementation / Assessment

12. « More than a library, its a community… Usman Hamid, MA11 Institute of Islamic Studies The Islamic Studies Library is more than a library, its a community and a meeting place for scholars to exchange ideas and socialize. The staff are a font of knowledge, very helpful and experts in the field. I came to Montreal from Pakistan and this library became my home away from home as I completed my MA in early Mughal history. I believe its important for immigrants to connect with their cultures of origin and the library has helped me do this. Im grateful to the donors who made it all possible. »

13. Major benefits of outreach Promotion Development of information literacy skills Fundraising Changes in perceptions

14. Major benefits of outreach / Promotion / Literacy / Fundraising / Perceptions

18. Thank you!

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