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Survey on rare materials cataloguing with RDA

In the last years an increasing number of libraries are adopting RDA as a cataloguing standard. Still, what happens to their rare materials?

IFLA Global Vision heads to The Middle East and North Africa region

Next week sees the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's turn to discuss their ideas for actions as the IFLA Global Vision discussion reaches the splendid National Library of Tunisia on 8 – 10 May and the Global Vision team cannot wait to begin!

IFLA Secretary General's Statement on the Mexican copyright reform

Following the adoption of a copyright Bill in Mexico that is likely to harm freedom of expression and freedom of access to information, IFLA Secretary General urges decisionmakers to stop the process and follow all due consultations and assessment of impact.

Practical Solutions to Global Challenges: Libraries Speak at Arab Sustainable Development Forum

Faced with major challenges around literacy and making best use of information and knowledge, the Arab world needs its libraries as much as ever. With them, development can work for everyone. IFLA attended the Arab Sustainable Development Forum (AFSD) 2018, underlining that political discussions had to be followed with practical action, and that in this, libraries were key players.

For World Intellectual Property Day 2018, get into WIPO!

IFLA celebrates World Intellectual Property Day 2018 with the release of the Get into WIPO guide.

The European Knowledge Community Mobilises for Access to Knowledge

Those who produce, preserve and share information are mobilizing through the Vox Scientia campaign. This initiative aims at raising awareness of the potential consequences of the text in its current form, and facilitates ways to take action and advocate for a better reform.

Help Needed to Pursue Goals of 2016 Policy Statement on Government Provision of Public Legal Information

IFLA Addresses New Responsibilities of Governments for Provision of Public Legal Information in the Digital Age

Celebrating books, and the libraries that champion them: Athens becomes World Book Capital

Athens takes up the role of UNESCO World Book Capital 2018.

2018 IFLA Dynamic Unit and Impact Award: Call for nominations [DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 18 JUNE]

DEADLINE: 18 June 2018

IFLA Welcomes Steps Toward Better Rules for Cultural Heritage Imports into the European Union

New draft European Union legislation looks to make it more difficult to import stolen or looted cultural goods. IFLA has welcomed these steps, and proposed amendments which will ensure that the new rules work as well for documentary heritage as for other types of heritage.

Guardians, Partners, Promotors: Libraries at the Creative Commons Global Summit 2018

Libraries were front and centre at the Creative Commons Global Summit 2018, sharing both their commitment to openness and their skills in making this a reality. IFLA was there, engaging in discussions and promoting work on open access at the UN and other intergovernmental organisations.

The importance of access to information to achieve sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean

On 19 April, during the Second Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development in Santiago, Chile, ECLAC’s Hernán Santa Cruz Library hosted a side event in partnership with IFLA: “The importance of access to information to achieve sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. As a highlight of IFLA’s participation at the Forum, is the inclusion of access to information and culture in the text of the Civil Society declaration read in the afternoon of the same day.

IFLA Global Vision: North America collaborates for their big bold ideas

Hot on the heels of our fantastic Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) regional workshop last week, it was North America’s turn to shine as the IFLA Global Vision world tour reached Ottawa, Canada and to a wondrous reception.

Deadlines are approaching!

IFLA sends comments to the Senate of the Republic of Colombia on the copyright reform

Colombia is now in the process of reforming its copyright law (Ley 23 de 1982). In view of this reform and of the debate at the Comisión Primera of the Honourable Senate of the Republic of Colombia, IFLA submitted written comments and suggestions for specific changes to the bill.

Minutes from mid-term meeting in Den Haag now available

The Public Libraries Standing Committee held a highly successful two day mid-term meeting in Den Haag during March. There was a focus on future projects and plans including the schedule for the WLIC in Kuala Lumpur.