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IFLA participated in the 2017 Internet Governance Forum (IGF), held in Geneva. The IGF is a global multi stakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet. It is, in fact, a venue for exploring questions around the role of the Internet and our digital future in an inclusive and democratic manner. The theme of the 2017 edition was “Shape your Digital Future”.
The objective of this session is to showcase innovation and best practice and to inspire library associations around the world.
Call for papers and IFLA Green Library Award submissions are published.
Twenty five Call for Papers have already been released from a host of IFLA Sections and Special Interest Group (SIGs) offering a fantastic opportunity to present to an international Library and Information Service audience during IFLA’s World Congress 2018 in Kuala Lumpur 24 – 30 August 2018. More are on the way!
Libraries and the Bulgarian EU Presidency share the same goals – a stronger, more cohesive Europe, built on creativity, innovation and inclusion. Every day, libraries across the continent are working to give their users access to the information they need to learn and develop, the skills they need to get the best out of the Internet, and a connection to a rich cultural heritage. IFLA's open letter sets out how we can take this potential further still.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: The IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Special Interest Group joined with Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section, invite interested professionals to submit proposals for the open session to be held during IFLA WLIC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 24-30 August 2018.
When the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) set out principles for how the Internet should be run in 2003, the governments present fixed the target of connecting public libraries. When these targets were updated in 2010, governments underlined – all libraries should be connected to the Internet, in order to support a Web that works for all. IFLA's contribution to WSIS annual reporting reflects on progress made in 2017, and to be made in 2018.
Application deadline: 1 April 2019
Government Libraries Section joint with Library and Research Services for Parliaments Section invite presenters to share views and implementations on Government/Parliamentary libraries helping to provide information and evidence related to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Deadline for Submissions: 26 February 2018.
Libraries have long helped users to develop their capacity to spot where information is needed, and then to find it and apply it. A recently published research report from the European Parliament underlines how vital this role is in an Internet-enabled society.
Cultural rights have long been recognised as a pillar of human rights, and women's cultural rights are no exception. A new paper from IFLA brings together lessons from a satellite meeting at last year's WLIC to show how libraries are working to defend these.
Have you ever made a quick judgement about someone because of what they’re wearing? Sure, we have all done it. Does this mean that the way we dress at work influences how we are perceived and categorized in society?
Library Services to People with Special Needs Section joint with the Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section invite interested individuals and groups to submit presentation proposals for a Satellite Meeting to be held Thursday, 23 August, 2018 at National Library Building, Singapore.
On 22 December 2017, the IFLA Executive Committee approved a statement on the ongoing Internet shutdown in Cameroon.