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Guyana Library Association + IFLA Strategy: resilient no matter what

In this article, we explore the ways that the Guyana Library Association has been showing its commitment in supporting the achievement of the IFLA Strategy.

Call for Abstracts: ICML+AHILA 2021, 21-25 June, South Africa

Libraries are an Important Component of Media and Information Literacy for All

IFLA Governing Board meeting report, 6 November 2020

The Governing Board met on Friday 6 November 2020 to follow up on the General Assembly that was held the day before at the Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB), in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Library and Research Services for Parliaments Virtual Event: Innovation and inspiration during a global pandemic

Now Available: IFLA School Libraries Section 2020-2021 Action Plan

Webinar “Putting Emerging LIS Competencies into Education and Practice: Challenges and Opportunities” interview with speakers Kathleen De Long and Vivian Lewis

IFLA’s General Assembly and Annual Report: Looking Back on a Great Year

In a first for our organisation, IFLA’s General Assembly 2020 was livestreamed from the National Library of the Netherlands in The Hague. Those participating shared in the highlights of IFLA’s work over the past years, celebrated the recipients of Honours and Awards, and looked to an exciting future. A recording of the session, as well as our Annual Report 2019, are now available.

IGF 2020 Update: Wrapping Up Week 1, and a Look Ahead

The 2020 Internet Governance Forum – the first one to take place fully online – has just wrapped up its first week. Here is a quick look back at some relevant discussions – and engagement ideas for the coming days!

SIG Library History 2020 Annual Report, and Action Plan 2020-2021

SIG Library History 2020 Annual Report, and Action Plan 2020-2021

ENSULIB Section officially recognised from January 2021 as a new Section in Division II

ENSULIB is now seeking nominations for the interim role of Chair, Secretary and Information Coordinator to serve through the remainder of the term – August 2021.

HOW PARLIAMENTARY LIBRARIES IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RESPONDED TO THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19

Guadalajara named as World Book Capital 2022

The title of UNESCO World Book Capital 2022 will fall to Guadalajara, Mexico. From 23 April 2022, the city will host a year-long programme of events celebrating books, reading and libraries.

Report on the 2019 Satellite Meeting on Advocacy; Rome 30-31 August

The overview of the Italian Ministry of Justice Library (Biblioteca centrale giuridica) has now been added.

Inspiring library buildings: a new Instagram account you will love!

In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the IFLA LBES Section and their engagement with the IFLA Strategy.

Watch Live: 2020 IFLA General Assembly

The 2020 IFLA General Assembly will be held Thursday 5 November in the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 5, in The Hague, The Netherlands and will be live-streamed on YouTube.

A Look Ahead to the 2020 Internet Governance Forum

Between 2 and 17 November, the first fully-virtual Internet Governance Forum will bring together stakeholders from around the globe. IFLA continues to engage – and encourages libraries to take part in – discussions on how the internet works and should be governed in many areas that impact the library field. From digital inclusion to privacy, access to content, accessibility, digital skills and beyond – there are many relevant discussions worth engaging in.

“Using Universal Design for Learning to Enhance Information Literacy Programs: Online and In the Library” Webinar videos available for viewing

Updates to the National Bibliographic Register

Profiles updated for Czech Republic, Finland, and Lithuania