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Now Available: IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Quarterly News - November 2020 Issue

We present to you the November 2020 issue of our IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Quarterly Newsletter.

Mobilising Libraries for Digital Skills Delivery

IFLA's new research into digital skills strategies highlights examples of where governments have recognised the role of libraries in helping people become more competent, confident internet users. It provides examples to use in advocacy for library inclusion in such policy documents.

2019-2020 Annual Report is now available!

Library Reference Model in Chinese

It's the eighth complete LRM translation

Costa Rica Library Association + IFLA Strategy: allies in achieving the SDGs

In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the Costa Rica Library Association and their engagement with the IFLA Strategy.

IFLA SDGs Update: December 2020

The latest update on activities related to the Sustainable Development Goals from IFLA includes information on the following: IFLA SDG Update (Dec 2020): Update on 2021 VNRs, Africa Youth SDG Forum, UN Meetings in 2021, Reviewing 5 years of VNRs, Digital Inclusion, Library Map of the World, Library Stat of the Week, Delivering on the SDGs during COVID, and a list of recent blogs.

Call for Abstracts: IFLA Journal special issue on Intellectual Freedom

IFLA Journal and the IFLA Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) Advisory Committee are pleased to announce a call for abstracts for a special issue that marks the 20th anniversary of the IFLA Statement on Libraries and Intellectual Freedom. Submission Deadline: 23 April 2021 (extended)

IFLA Signs Statement on the Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Nagorno-Karabakh Region

Recognising Libraries as Partners for Development – A Review of Five Years of Voluntary National Reviews

Over the last five years, 168 different countries have presented Voluntary National Reviews on their work to deliver the SDGs. The latest IFLA analysis highlights the example they offer of recognising libraries as partners for development.

Out Now: October 2020 issue of IFLA Journal

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Professional Unit Virtual Event - Preservation of Digital Complex Objects

The Preservation and Conservation Section and the Information Technology Section held Professional Unit Virtual Event - Preservation of Digital Complex Objects on November 18 and 19, 2020.

Building Back Better for Libraries in Africa: An Interview

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only highlighted old and created new challenges for the library field, but also opens an opportunity for change, if we can seize it. We interviewed Damilare Oyedele of Library Aid Africa to find out about his organisation's work to understand the situation and design a way forwards.

Leaders’ Conversations: National Libraries in the Post-COVID-19 World

On 18 September 2020, the International Federation of Library Association and Institutions (IFLA) Regional Office for Asia and Oceania and the National Library Board, Singapore jointly organised the inaugural Leaders’ Conversations.

Leaders’ Conversations: Public Libraries in the Post-COVID-19 World

On 29 September 2020, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Regional Office for Asia and Oceania and the National Library Board, Singapore jointly presented the second episode of the Leaders’ Conversations series, which focused on public libraries in the post-COVID-19 world.

Leaders’ Conversations: Academic Libraries in the Post-COVID-19 World

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Regional Office for Asia and Oceania and the National Library Board, Singapore jointly held the third and final series of the Leaders’ Conversations on 16 October 2020, which focused on academic libraries in the post-COVID-19 world.

Media Literacy Learning Opportunities in Libraries Around Europe

As part of a joint project within the EU 'Preparatory Action on Media Literacy for All', several libraires around Europe are offering unique Media Literacy learning opportunities for their communities.

Innovations and Adaptability in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals in Bangladesh

As the incidence of coronavirus is increasingly rising globally, affected countries are taking various preventive steps, including travel bans, remote office operations, country lockdown, and social distancing.

The Indonesian Librarian Day and the 47th Anniversary Celebration of Indonesian Library Association

The Indonesian Library Association (ILA) celebrated its 47th Anniversary on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 and announced officially the ILA’s Anniversary day as Indonesian Librarian Day.

Librarians Association of Malaysia Welcomes The New Council Members for the term 2020 – 2022

Message from the Asia Oceania Regional Office

Hello Friends, Libraries around the world are still affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis has been the catalyst for change. Many libraries have strengthened their capacity of digital libraries and extended e-Lending, allowed access to online resources and conducted virtual programs to users.