Hosts directory

The Directory aims to assist library and information workers from all parts of Europe and from further afield to travel more widely. The expectation is that no one host will normally have a visitor stay for more than three days; and, generally, bed and breakfast charges will be waived or minimal. Opportunities are provided for both guests and hosts.

For the guest the advantages are:

• They get to know a fellow library/information worker in the UK and to experience a little of the person's professional and cultural way of life
• Affordable accommodation for a few days in a strange but (hopefully) welcoming country.

For the host it provides a chance to:

• Get to meet colleagues from other countries
• Learn more about library/information work in that country
• Extend their range of international contacts
• Contribute in a small way to building bridges to international understanding and cooperation
• The International Relations Officer of the Career Development Group holds a copy of the Directory's database, which is not given wider circulation.

The only criteria for joining are:

• Sufficient floor or bed space to sleep a guest
• An interest in people
• Some interest in international matters

We are looking for members willing to be hosts from all over the UK so why not get involved?  Contact Sabelo Mapasure (see below) or use the downloadable form available via this link.