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Rising from the Rubble

Exclusive to American Libraries Focus, this video produced by the Sri Lanka Library Association details the recovery effort following the disastrous tsunami of December 26, 2004, which left 50,000 dead, thousands missing, and millions homeless. Using powerful still photographs and video clips, this overview illustrates the fundraising, renovation, refurbishing, staff training, collection development, and programming that made up SLLA's Tsunami Library Rehabilitation Project.

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Great work

Thank you all for your dedication to the libraries. I was there visiting my family in Sri Lanka during the Tsunami. You are so great, I admire your courage and determination.

Rukmal Harvey,
Massachusetts, USA


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