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Indiscriminate cuts in the library and information sector – both to staffing and other activities – as well as the removal, hiding or modification of data inevitably risk undermining the pursuit of the goals of preserving and providing access to information, knowledge and heritage.
On 17 March, elections open for key posts across IFLA. Following a great response to our call for nominations, there is a strong set of candidates committed to the future of our Federation and ready to take IFLA’s work forwards.
The March 2025 IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Division Newsletter includes editorials from the Chair of the Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee, the Manager of the Regional Office for Asia and Oceania, and news from IFLA, the region and beyond. This covers work in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates.
Consider submitting your proposal for a presentation during the Regional Divisions' collaborative session in Astana!
The IFLA Governing Board invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from its member national associations or other member representative bodies worldwide to host two distinct upcoming IFLA events: WLIC 2026 and WLIC 2027
A podcast that celebrates over 25 years of the IFLA Management and Marketing (M&M) standing committee. Episode 7 features Leslie Weir, IFLA President-Elect, and Librarian and Archivist of Canada (2019 - ), CANADA, and M&M former Chair, Anya Feltreuter, Head of Division, Campus Valla Library, Linköping University Library, SWEDEN
The IFLA Information Literacy Section (ILS) announces its call for proposals for presentations at their Open Session at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Astana, Kazakhstan, 18-22 August 2025.
Missed the insightful discussion on "18𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐅𝐋𝐀 𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐒 2024 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 & 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧"? No worries! The webinar, held on March 5, 2025, is now available for viewing. 📌 Gain key takeaways from the conference, explore practical applications, and discover the future of resource sharing. 🔗 Watch the recording
The implementation of the digital preservation system is a key step in ensuring that SMU's rich history is safeguarded for future generations. By creating a centralised, accessible archive, SMU Libraries is not only preserving the university’s legacy but also fostering a deeper connection to SMU’s heritage and promoting a sense of pride and belonging within our community.
Preservation is as much about accessibility as it is about storage. NLB ensures that its digitised collections are readily available through dedicated access platforms, allowing the public to explore Singapore’s rich literary collections. Publicly accessible platforms such as National Library Online and NewspaperSG provide researchers, educators, and the general public with seamless access to historical publications and archival records.
One of the significant achievements of the Open Books Hong Kong initiative is its contribution to bridging the language gap in open access. With only 0.004% of open-access books indexed in DOAB being in Chinese, the initiative provides high-quality Chinese-language research, significantly increasing accessibility and impact.
The Technology Talk Convergence-MetaConnect: Pioneering the Infinite Library Experience was a significant step forward in advancing digital transformation in Malaysia’s library ecosystem. By focusing on AI, virtual reality, and automation, the event successfully raised awareness about the evolving nature of library services. Participants gained hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and engaged with leading industry experts, making the program both educational and practical.
We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new website: https://pacificrimlibraries.org/. You can access the resources through Pacific Rim Libraries (PRL), a collaborative initiative that enhances global access to digital scholarly materials with solid research and teaching value. You can also find the metadata for digitised special collections.
As cultural service expectations rise driven by innovative concepts, public libraries face new challenges in advancing high-quality development. Against this backdrop, the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Documentation Library / Local Documentation Library has introduced a series of service upgrades to better support the preservation, transmission, innovation, and development of intangible cultural heritage. This article elaborates the library’s functions and reader services, offering valuable insights for those exploring new models of spatial utilisation.
Workshop sessions showed how the concept of "Need" translates into next steps such as input, process, outcomes, and impact, using relevant real-world examples. The final session emphasised the importance of showcasing achievements to the public through storytelling.
Through the workshop, our community librarians have gained a deeper understanding of how to make their libraries more effective and impactful. For the first time in our careers, we were armed with new skills and strategies to transform the space for community more systematically and serve as hubs for local people, provide access to resources, services, and programs adapted to the needs of the community.