Aim -
To foster the inclusion of the Library and Information Sector in the
programmes developed under Town Twinning arrangements.
A number of towns, cities and counties
in Britain have formal links with towns and regions in Russia and
other CIS countries. Each link will have its own particular strengths
and priority areas of interest. Many links will be concerned with
culture and or business: areas where libraries play an important role.
However, there is little evidence of close involvement by libraries
in twinning activities. A major aim of ILIAC UK is to foster relationships
between towns and regions of the United Kingdom and Russia in the
library and information sector. The existence of many Twin Town links
that are already in place offers an opportunity for a pilot project
to develop relationships.
The existing Twin Town links are listed
below. The town names provide links to the administrative web sites
of the local authorities and additional links are provided to the
library services, tourism and any Twinning Association.
