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IFLA Newsletter, November 2024: Heritage

Welcome to the November 2024 edition of the IFLA Newsletter, this month is focused on heritage.

A community for change: IFLA regional workshop for strong and sustainable library fields in Latin America and the Caribbean

An intense series of events and meetings across Argentina and Chile have just come to an end, bringing together workshops, training, network-building, advocacy and opportunities to learn from each other. The result: new energy and new connections that will contribute to stronger and more sustainable library fields in Latin America and the Caribbean. These activities were made possible by financial support from Stichting IFLA Global Libraries. 

Predicting the Future: What the 2024 Trend Report may mean for cultural heritage

UN Report on Disability and Development 2024 published

The UN Report on Disability and Development 2024 has been published. This is the second publication to address the link between disability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals at a global level.

What makes library associations strong? Respond to our survey by 10 December

We are happy to share a survey aimed at analysing the Building Strong Library Associations (BSLA) programme that ran at IFLA until 2018, and looking at what should feature in any future support. Whether you were involved in BSLA or not, your views are welcome!

Maximizing opportunities to achieve digital futures in Africa - IFLA at AfIGF

Libraries were present at the 13th Africa Internet Governance Forum held in Addis- Ababa from 20th to 22nd November 2024. The forum was organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Innovation and Technology of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Africa Union. This prestigious event falls under the framework of the Global Internet Governance Forum, serving as a regional platform for inclusive dialogue on Internet governance and digital public policy. 

Afrontando el futuro de la información con confianza: Lanzamiento del Informe de Tendencias en español

Nos complace anunciar el lanzamiento de la parte central de nuestro Informe de Tendencias en español, en una recepción en la Biblioteca Nacional de Chile. El informe proporciona un marco para pensar -y planificar mejor- el futuro, y nos complace hacerlo accesible a una mayor parte del ámbito bibliotecario mundial.

Out Now: October 2024 issue of IFLA Journal

The June 2024 issue of the IFLA Journal delves into the multifaceted roles of libraries in navigating contemporary global challenges. This issue underscores the diversity of library practices worldwide, highlighting their pivotal role as catalysts for knowledge, technology, and social resilience in the face of global challenges.

Seeds of peaceful change: Cultural heritage’s security in a changing world

IFLA’s 2024 Trend Report promotes efforts to strengthen relationships among people, public authorities and citizens, as a strategy to address both development obstacles and deeper drivers of insecurity. Cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, results from different cultures and their interactions.

IFLA’s Trend Report and Art Libraries

The potential for art to enrich our lives is well understood, both in how we interact with visual cultures around us, and in the development of our own creativity. It can connect us through shared experiences and dialogue; challenge us in offering new perspectives on well-entrenched stories and beliefs; and it can bring us together to imagine a shared future. Art libraries play an important role in the potential of art to do all these things, serving as catalysts for creativity and connection.

Linked Open Bibliographies: Exposing, Linking, Reusing - IFLA Bibliography Section Webinar

Using AI technologies to improve discovery and accessibility in libraries and archives - Video Recording

The use of artificial intelligence technologies in libraries and archives enhances cataloging, search, and access to information resources. AI enables advanced automation, personalizes recommendations, and facilitates access to historical documents through digitization, thus improving operational efficiency and enriching the user experience.

Volunteer Visions: Finalising the Draft IFLA Code of Conduct for Volunteers and Next Steps

We’re excited to share our final update as the working group concludes this important project!

Realising the Opportunity: Libraries in Sustainable Urban Development - Reflection on the MetLib Satellite Meeting - IFLA/WLIC '23

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Celebrating successes, promoting innovation: IFLA at the Dubai International Library Conference

Members of the IFLA community played a prominent and active role in the inaugural Dubai International Library Conference, held on 15-17 November in Dubai, UAE, sharing ideas, experiences and lessons with colleagues from the country, region and world.

New IFLA ARL Blog post: “Memorable experiences at the IFLA Information Futures Summit in Brisbane”

Slides and Videorecording from the 6th UNIMARC Users Meeting Now Available

Call for Chapters - New Frontiers on Freedom of Expression: Global Perspectives on Censorship

We are seeking proposals for chapters in a peer-reviewed book titled "New Frontiers on Freedom of Expression: Global Perspectives on Censorship." This book will provide a comprehensive examination of censorship within the library environment, serving as a foundational guide to understanding the nature of censorship, exploring impactful case studies, and equipping readers with advocacy tools to promote intellectual freedom and freedom of expression. The book will be published as part of the IFLA/De Gruyter Publication Series.

Now available: Information Literacy Section Newsletter - Winter Issue 2024

The Information Literacy Section Newsletter is published twice a year. This Winter Issue 2024 includes a total of six articles, with contributors from around the world, including the USA, Switzerland, Vietnam, Malaysia and Norway. These articles cover a variety of topics, mainly focusing on diverse information literacy programs in different countries, such as library information literacy initiatives, AI literacy course, information literacy workshop, legal information literacy program, and information literacy teaching network. Articles in this issue: 1) Coffee Lecture: Critical Evaluation of AI-generated Information; 2) The Evolution of Information Literacy at the International Islamic University Malaysia: A Strategic Partnership Between Dar Al-Hikmah Library and Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws; 3) The Future of Research Methodology: Integrating AI for Better Outcomes; 4) Library Information Literacy Workshops at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam): A Reflection from a Liaison Librarian; 5) NANUB: The National Network for Information Literacy Instruction in Academic Libraries in Norway; 6) Penrose Library at Whitman College Launches New Information Literacy Initiatives.

Structuring libraries' work to support intellectual freedom

A new report from IFLA brings together the results of a survey and additional research in order to offer a snapshot of how libraries and associations are working to champion intellectual freedom. It is an illustration of what is possible, as well as offering models and inspirations for others looking to do more in the field.