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Now available: Minutes from 2017 School Libraries midterm meeting in Stockholm

Exciting IFLA Global Vision journey around the world starts with Regional Workshop in North America

The first regional workshop of IFLA’s inclusive and high-level Global Vision discussion started on 3 May 2017 at the iconic Library of Congress (LoC) in Washington D.C., United States

IFLA’s Global Vision regional workshops to commence in North America

IFLA’s Global Vision discussion is bringing together thousands of representatives of the library field worldwide to explore how a connected library field can meet the challenges of the future.

Proceedings of the IFLA RELINDIAL SIG Columbus satellite meeting (2016) have been published

The proceedings of the satellite meeting organized in 2016 in Columbus by Relidial and ATLA are available online

Libraries and Creative Commons: Realising the Potential to Achieve Shared Goals

Human progress, innovation and creativity depends on being able to access, share and build on existing knowledge and ideas. Libraries have long been at the heart of delivering this. At the Creative Commons Global Summit, held in Toronto on 28-30 April 2017, IFLA discussed how libraries could work with open licensing to continue to achieve these objectives.

Connectivity and Beyond: Libraries Help Build an Inclusive Internet

The Internet has already made a very significant contribution to providing access to information, a long-standing goal of libraries. With four billion already connected, more people can access more knowledge, more easily, than ever before. At a meeting in Washington IFLA highlighted the role of libraries not only in bringing the rest of the world online, but also in empowering people to make the most of the Internet.

School Libraries Satellite meeting website now online

Theme: Advocacy of School Libraries

World Intellectual Property Day, 26 April 2017 – Innovation, Improving Lives

Every year on 26 April, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) celebrates the World Intellectual Property Rights Day. This year in particular, WIPO explores how innovation and progress make lives better, and what more can be done to make sure new technologies reach the people who need them. They are also inviting ideas on the priorities for future innovation through Twitter under the hashtag #WorldIPDay.

Update from the IFLA Global Vision workshop in Athens, Greece

In early April, a kick-off workshop for the IFLA Global Vision took place in Athens, Greece

Congratulations to our IFLA WLIC 2017 Attendance Grant winners!

Thank you to our sponsors: Sage and Ex Libris

Public Libraries Section mid-term minutes now available

The Minutes from the Public Libraries Standing Committee are now available to read and download.

2017 IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions’ (IFLA) Section on Management and Marketing and computer firm BibLibre, are pleased to announce the winners of the IFLA International Marketing Award for 2017. The award honors organizations that have implemented creative, results-oriented marketing projects or campaigns that promote the library and information services industry.

2016 IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions’ (IFLA) Section on Management and Marketing and computer firm BibLibre, are pleased to announce the winners of the IFLA International Marketing Award for 2016. The award honors organizations that have implemented creative, results-oriented marketing projects or campaigns that promote the library and information services industry.

Government Libraries Section - Berlin Satellite Meeting 2017

The Government Libraries Section is pleased to invite government librarians and information professionals to its satellite meeting in Berlin on 25-26 August, following the 2017 WLIC in Wroclaw. Graciously hosted by the Bundestag Library, the morning theme of the workshop on Friday 25 August will be the revision of Guidelines for Libraries of Government Departments focussing on Chapter 11 Advocacy, and how these can tie in with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Early booking is advised as places are limited.

STEAM into Sydney - its a wrap!

STEAM into Sydney - the Public Libraries Section seminar in Sydney was sold out in four hours demonstrating the great interest in this topic. Delegates from around the world came together to share and learn. If you weren't able to join us read on to see how you can catch up with what happened.