Please join us for a brown bag discussion with Mark Mattson to discuss libraries and global engagement at universities and the American Library Association
Monday, April 3, 2023; 12-1pm -- Main Library, Room 309
The Mortenson Center for International Library Programs is hosting Mark Mattson, Head of Global Engagement Initiatives and International Partnerships Librarian at Penn State University for a visit on campus to discuss collaboration with our center and library colleagues on April 3-4, 2023. He's interested in meeting people to learn about international library programs and activities at our university, and discussing potential collaboration related to his work on global engagement and/or ALA's International Relations Round Table. In addition to the brown bag discussion, if you wish to meet him individually, please email mortenson@illinois.edu
Bio:
Mark Mattson is Head of Global Engagement Initiatives and International Partnerships Librarian at Penn State University Libraries, and Chair-Elect of the International Relations Round Table of the American Library Association. In this role, he creates an inclusive environment for international students and scholars, and advances Penn State’s Global Engagement Network by establishing international sister-library partnerships in support of larger institutional collaborations. Under his leadership, the Libraries has created the International Visiting Scholars Program, and developed intercultural programming events to foster global citizenship, such as international guest speakers, globally focused film screenings, cultural fairs, book clubs and exhibits. His work to create a welcoming environment for international students has included a student needs assessment, the creation of multilingual library signage, the appointment of a student liaison librarian, and the implementation of the international student personal librarian program. In 2021, he received the APLU Malone International Leadership Award. Read more about Mark here: https://sites.psu.edu/globalalumni/2022/03/14/mark-mattson-people-at-penn-state/
