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7 August 2018Extended collective licensing (ECL) is promoted by some as a solution for libraries looking to obtain rights for use large quantities of books or other materials. But does it deliver? A new IFLA background report explores the characteristics of effective schemes, and suggests some lessons for others considering its introduction.
1 August 2018GIOPS Events in Kuala Lumpur - IFLA WLIC 2018
31 July 2018During WLIC 2018 in August, we will explore questions of bias in library collections. Here is all the information you need to take part in that conversation.
31 July 2018Section meetings and Open Session
30 July 2018Updates to the agenda for the 2018 IFLAPARL Pre-Conference
30 July 2018The July 2018 issue of the Section's newsletter is now available (under Publications).
28 July 2018IFLAPARL's response to the IFLA Global Vision call to action
25 July 2018In 2014 seventeen National Libraries were surveyed about their born digital news content, legal deposit policies and practices. The results of the survey were presented at the 2015 International News Media Conference hosted by the National Library of Sweden in Stockholm, Sweden. Three years later, the authors expanded their team and the focus of the survey from news to all types of digital content.
24 July 2018Progress towards ratification and implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty is accelerating around the world. With European Union legislation entering into force in 80 days, and welcome news from the United States, Japan, South Africa and elsewhere, the barriers to access to knowledge for people with print disabilities are falling.
19 July 2018Over the ten days of this year’s High Level Political Forum, IFLA engaged intensively with governments, UN officials, experts and partners from civil society. By ensuring that decision-makers understand the contribution libraries and access to information make to development, IFLA supports its members in their work to guarantee recognition and support for libraries.
19 July 2018IFLA’s Environmental Sustainability and Libraries Special Interest Group (ENSULIB) is pleased to announce the winner of the IFLA Green Library Award 2018.
18 July 2018The Blue Shield aims to be the cultural equivalent of the Red Cross. It takes a cross-sectoral approach to its work, including libraries, museums, monuments and sites, and archives. It works for the protection of the world’s cultural heritage by coordinating preparations to meet and respond to emergency situations as well as providing post-crisis support.
17 July 2018The meeting will be held on 23 August 2018 at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.