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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.

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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.

IFLA's new briefing paper: Disaster Risk Response – A brief on Libraries and the Sendai Framework

IFLA has put together a brief on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and what it means for libraries around the world.

IFLA Global Vision: Latin America and the Caribbean share their ideas for action

What a start! The first 2018 IFLA Global Vision Regional Workshop began this week in the Biblioteca del Congreso de Chile in Santiago, Chile and what a fantastic opening to our world tour it was.

IFLA Congratulates New Senior Staff at UNESCO

As the leading UN institution working on education, science and culture, UNESCO is a key partner for libraries. IFLA already engages with the institution across a wide variety of issues, from cultural heritage at risk to Internet universality. The announcement of four new senior appointments in key sectors – in education, culture and communications and information, as well as a new Deputy Director-General – is therefore a useful opportunity to reaffirm these relationships.

Sustainable Development Needs Smart Citizens: IFLA to Take Active Role at UN SDG Forum in Santiago

Libraries promote an inclusive model of development by giving all individuals the information they need to learn, find work, and live healthy lives. This requires the right policies not just globally, but also at the regional, national and local levels. This is the message IFLA will be bringing to the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development 2018, held in Santiago de Chile, Chile, on 17-20 April 2018.

Two Past IFLA Presidents Participate in the 7th International Summit of the Book

The book retains its status as a symbol of the possibility to preserve and share knowledge, the foundation of our evolution and development. Libraries continue to focus on collecting and giving access to books, alongside other resources now, and have a key function in preserving historic texts for the future. This was the message at the 7th International Summit of the Book, held in Baku, Azerbaijan 18-19 March 2018, which two past IFLA Presidents helped open.

Tell us your story: IFLA’s “Libraries and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Storytelling Manual” is now published

This practical guide was designed to help librarians and library advocates in telling compelling stories about library activities, projects and programmes, showing their impact on communities and people’s lives.

IFLA Provides Input on the Challenges to the Right of Privacy in the Digital Age

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights invited stakeholders to provide input on human rights challenges relating to the right to privacy in the digital age. Read IFLA's contribution to this fundamental topic.