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Library History Special Interest Group at IFLA 2019 Athens

Library History Special Interest Group at IFLA 2019 Athens

The Human and the Algorithm: Response to Council of Europe’s Draft Recommendation on Human Right Impacts of Algorithmic Systems

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.

Guidelines in Mynamar

Out Now: October 2019 issue of IFLA Journal

Special issue: Health information transforming lives. View the complete issue online...

First Version of IFLA Toolkit on National Literacy and Reading Strategies Launched

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.

Hot Topics in Athens 2019

The presentations from the Hot Topics session in Athens are now available

IFLA WLIC 2019: a dialogue for change brings the transformation of libraries

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.

Local History and Genealogy Section at WLIC 2019 in Athens

Just released: two new IFLA Standards

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 American Libraries!

GIOPS featured in ALA's American Libraries

Honours and Awards at the IFLA WLIC 2019 Closing Session

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...

Time to Act: International Action Needed on Exceptions and Limitations to Copyright for Libraries

After years of IFLA engagement at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), discussions have reached a key moment.

Advocating for Public Access

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.

2019 IFLA Publications

New publications highlight the broad spectrum of IFLA’s activities.

Ensuring Access Across Borders, Over Time

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.

Power your advocacy: Library Map of the World data download, more stories and country profiles

More data, stories and country profiles are now available on the Library Map of the World (LMW) to help to support your advocacy work.