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In July 2019, the Council of Europe invited public feedback on its draft recommendation on the human rights impacts of algorithmic systems. IFLA, through its Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Information, has responded, highlighting the issues and priorities of libraries.
Special issue: Health information transforming lives. View the complete issue online...
On the occasion of the United Nations International Literacy Day (September 8), IFLA has formally published the first version of the IFLA Toolkit for National Literacy and Reading Strategies.
The presentations from the Hot Topics session in Athens are now available
The temperature in Athens stayed hot all throughout a packed week of learning, reflection, discussion and inspiration as IFLA’s World Library and Information Congress 2019 concluded.
Just endorsed by the Professional Committee: Guidelines on Public Internet Access in Libraries and Guidelines for Setting Up a Digital Unification Project
GIOPS featured in ALA's American Libraries
During the Closing Session on 29 August, IFLA President Glòria Pérez-Salmerón and IFLA Professional Committee Chair Raissa Teodori conferred the following honours and awards...
After years of IFLA engagement at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), discussions have reached a key moment.
The internet has created unprecedented new opportunities to find, use and share information. Libraries around the world have been quick to offer access to it as a key part of their service to users.
New publications highlight the broad spectrum of IFLA’s activities.
Preserving, maintaining, and giving access to heritage represents a key pillar of the work of libraries worldwide. With the new IFLA Strategy, there is a strong commitment to building IFLA’s work in enhancing professional practice, building connections, and ensuring effective advocacy at all levels.
More data, stories and country profiles are now available on the Library Map of the World (LMW) to help to support your advocacy work.
Lambrakis Hall in the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre came alive on Sunday 25 August, as more than 3600 delegates from 140 countries vied for a spot in Greece’s premier convention venue to experience the official opening of the 85th IFLA General Conference and Assembly.