Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (FIL)
International Book Fair
American Library Association, Guadalajara Book Fair, and Libros for Oregon
The American Library Association (ALA) and the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) have been offering the ALA Free Pass Program to librarians and library staff that are committed to providing Spanish collections for their communities. Many librarians in Oregon have taken advantage of this opportunity and are eager to support others who want to participate in this unique event.
The Guadalajara International Book Fair offers not only the opportunity to obtain Spanish materials that would never come to the U.S. market but also provides the powerful enrichment of networking with other librarians from all over U.S. In addition, attendees have the opportunity to interact with authors, publishers, and vendors, just to mention some of the professionals who participate in the book fair.
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The ALA Free Pass Program makes it really affordable to participate in FIL. It provides lodging and covers the fee to enter the fair as well as providing some money toward the airfare. Visit the ALA Free Pass Program to find out more.
Libros for Oregon (LfO) supports Spanish-language collection development in Oregon public libraries by making the resources of the Guadalajara Book Fair more accessible through cooperative book-buying. LfO particularly emphasizes supporting Oregon’s small and rural public libraries. LfO sends library staff to the FIL so they can bring to their community books and resources that are culturally relevant and of high quality. Keep checking the Libros for Oregon website for information on how to apply to attend the FIL; tips and tricks about how to get there; vendors to work with; a yearly list of materials selected at the fair; and more.
Tips to Navigate FIL
Feria International del Libro (FIL) Tips for Library Attendees
Tips document was contributed by members of Libros for Oregon, Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC) and Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) that attended FIL, 2017.
Presentation, "Guadalajara Book Fair and Your Library: The Launch of Libros for Oregon" by Libros for Oregon at the OLA Conference 2018.
Members of REFORMA Oregon that have participated in FIL have shared tips and tricks on how to navigate FIL. The National REFORMA provides a webinar for first attendees prior to the fair itself. Also, members of the National REFORMA post relevant and valuable information on REFORMA’s Facebook page. Two other great sources of information are the FIL website and the information that participants receive from FIL after their registration.
