IGEL Programs

IGEL’s programs build and strengthen professional relationships among librarians worldwide, fostering communication, collaboration, and global understanding. Below are the upcoming programs we are launching soon.

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  • Global Partnerships

    The IGEL Global Partnerships program supports long-term, collaborative relationships between the KU Libraries and international institutions — including libraries, archives, and library schools. These partnerships are tailored to shared goals and may include research collaboration, staff exchanges, joint programming, and professional development initiatives

  • Global Conversations in Librarianship

    Global Conversations in Librarianship is a series of public talks and dialogues highlighting international perspectives on libraries and information work. Speakers share current projects, institutional innovations, or emerging themes that shape the global library community. Held virtually throughout the year, the series fosters dialogue, connection, and collaboration.

  • International Librarian in Residence

    The IGEL International Librarian in Residence program is a prestigious annual residency that brings an international scholar, librarian, or information professional to the University of Kansas to engage in collaborative research, teaching, and dialogue on global issues in librarianship and information studies. The fellowship supports IGEL’s mission to foster cross-cultural exchange, professional development, and globally engaged library practice.

  • Librarian Exchanges

    The IGEL Librarian Exchange program facilitates short-term professional residencies between librarians and information professionals at the University of Kansas and partner institutions around the world. Through immersive, reciprocal visits, participants engage in cross-cultural learning, share professional practices, and strengthen global networks.

  • International Collections Travel Grants

    IGEL International Collections Travel Grants provides modest support for researchers visiting the University of Kansas to engage with KU Libraries’ rich international collections. Recipients are expected to conduct research and participate in a public engagement activity—such as a talk, workshop, or discussion—highlighting the role of libraries and library resources in their work.

  • International Research Fund

    The IGEL International Research Fund supports KU Libraries staff conducting research with an international dimension. Aligned with the Libraries’ broader research support programs, the fund encourages global inquiry, collaboration, and scholarship in librarianship and information studies.