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(Pre)conditions for success: What governments need to do to fulfil libraries’ potential

IFLAPARL February 2021 Newsletter Published

New SET Bulletin Jan 2021

New January 2021 SET Bulletin is now available with news about webinars, the BSLISE working group, projects, and much more..

PAC Centre at Qatar National Library Helps Fight against Theft and Trafficking of Documentary Heritage

The “What is Antiquities Trafficking?” webinar, presented as part of the Himaya Project Lecture Series, examined the trafficking of documentary cultural heritage in the MENA region.

Lessons learned for library advocacy from the 2008 crisis: Interview with Glòria Pérez-Salmerón

While difficult financial times almost certainly lie ahead for many countries, it is not inevitable that libraries must suffer. We talked to Glòria Pérez-Salmerón, IFLA President 2017-2019, in order to learn lessons from the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath that can help us be effective library advocates today.

Call for IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year 2021 is open!

The “IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year” award celebrates new public libraries. Applications being accepted from 15 February 2021.

Call for Chapters – Book on Transliteracy in Libraries

IFLA Members vote overwhelmingly for a more inclusive, effective, transparent governance

At an extraordinary General Assembly on 12 February, IFLA’s Members expressed their strong support for changes implementing our Federation’s Governance Review. IFLA will now move rapidly to launch the nominations and elections process for 2021.

IFLA Children and Young Adults Section + IFLA Strategy

In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section and their engagement with the IFLA Strategy.

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Mobilising Libraries for Cultural Diversity: Next-Steps Informed by the UNESCO 2005 Convention

IFLA observed the Session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Read on for key take-aways and ideas for how the library field can use this is inform their activity and advocacy in the future.

Deciding IFLA’s Future – Join us Live!

There are only two days to go to IFLA’s extraordinary General Assembly, to be held at 08:00 AEDT on 12 February (22:00 CET on 11 February). It is at this meeting that members will decide on the proposed new Statutes for the Federation.

Safer Internet Day in Lithuanian Libraries

Every February, libraries around the world support and take part in the Safer Internet Day campaign - to raise awareness and organise learning opportunities to help young people navigate the internet safely and confidently. Jolita Steponaitienė, the President of Lithuanian Librarian‘s Association, offers a look at how libraries in Lithuania continue to champion Safer Interent Day initiatives in 2021.

IFLA Deeply Concerned by Reports of Restrictions on Access to Information in Myanmar

Following reports of internet shutdowns and other restrictions on access to information in Myanmar, IFLA's President and Secretary General have issued the below statement.

Lessons learned for library advocacy from the 2008 crisis: Interview with Claudia Lux, IFLA President 2007-2009

IFLA is launching a series of interviews looking to learn the lessons from the financial crisis of 2008, and its aftermath, for library advocacy today. In this post, we talk to former IFLA President Claudia Lux about her experiences and ideas, preceded by an introduction to the series by IFLA Secretary General Gerald Leitner.

Safer Internet Day: Experiences in Latvian Libraries

Every February, many countries celebrate and organise events dedicated to Safer Internet Day. Promoting digital literacy - including the fundamentals of online safety and privacy - has long been an important part of many libraries’ offer. So how can libraries support the Safer Internet Day campaign – and why should they take part? To offer a look from Latvia – a country where libraries have been championing Safer Internet Days for many years – Inga Niedra from the Latvian Culture Information Systems Centre shared some insights.

As UN Commission on Social Development focuses on digital inclusion, role of libraries highlighted

The United Nations has underlined the role of libraries in extending connectivity and building skills, ahead of discussions about how digital technologies can advance social development.

Survey on Internet Safety for children and young adults starts February 9 - open until April 1st

In conjunction with Safer Internet Day, February 9, 2021, IFLA's Section on Children & Young Adults' Safer Internet Day Working Group has created a survey. The survey had a good response until March 9 with nearly 400 answers - we decided to leave it open until April 1 to increase the number of information from around the world.

Out Now: December 2020 issue of IFLA Journal

View the complete issue online