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Jamaica’s Library and Information Week 2016 “Libraries Matter: Harnessing information for national development"

IFLA would like to wish the Library and Information Association of Jamaica (LIAJA) a successful Library and Information Week 2016. LIAJA has set itself the goal to educated as many of Jamaica’s people as possible about the opportunities presenting themselves as a result of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

*REMINDER* Call for Nominations for President-elect and Members of the Governing Board of IFLA

Nominations for President-elect August 2017-August 2019 (President 2019-2021) and Members of the Governing Board of IFLA (August 2017-August 2019)

Library Voices at the European Parliament - IFLA Supports Generation Code: Born at the Library

A hundred Members of the European Parliament took the opportunity last week to meet librarians from their own countries, as part of Public Libraries 2020’s successful Generation Code: Born at the Library event. IFLA was proud to attend and lend its support, and help raise awareness of what needs to change in Brussels to help Europe's librarians do the best by their communities.

Effective Libraries Central to Sustainable Access to Information: IFLA Participates in CopyCamp 2016

The growing use of digital technology to provide, access and share knowledge is leading to an ever wider gap between users’ expectations and what libraries were legally allowed to offer. At CopyCamp, a conference on copyright issues in Poland, IFLA set out the risks this poses to libraries' crucial balancing role, and called on participants to follow and support its work.

From Marrakesh to Buenos Aires: IFLA Highlights Key Role of Libraries in Providing Books for the Blind

IFLA participated in a on 18-19 October on the implementation of the Treaty of Marrakesh in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This allowed key stakeholders from across Latin America shared experiences and concerns, and to work together to develop a roadmap towards effective ratification and real outcomes for people with print disabilities throughout the continent.

IFLA Celebrates International Open Access Week

Five years ago IFLA released its current Statement on Open Access, and its contents still stands strong and relevant. IFLA wants to acknowledge the importance of open access for access to knowledge and promote open access by sharing stories from our members during the International Open Access Week 2016.

IFLA Calls for Copyright Reforms to Support Libraries in Colombia

Colombia is currently planning a major reform of its copyright laws which will impact libraries and their users. IFLA has addressed an open letter to the government, underlining that supporting Colombia’s libraries will promote education, creativity and innovation, as well as helping achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

IFLA brief on the HABITAT III New Urban Agenda

HABITAT, a platform which gathers every 20 years to shape the future of human settlements, has issued its Quito Declaration on sustainable cities and human settlements for all – the New Urban Agenda.

IFLA Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean: Call for Applications to host the Regional Office

IFLA is seeking applications from organisations in the region interested in establishing and staffing a new Regional Office.Deadline: 18 November 2016

Call for online articles: library spaces for children and young adults

Children and young adults department is often the colourful, cozy haven in the library. Libraries designed for children and YA awake imagination and welcome all visitors.

Workshop for Law Librarians in Africa

Open access to legal knowledge in Africa

Report on IFLAPARL activities at WLIC 2016

The report covers the main session organized by the Section on Library and Research Services for Parliaments, with links to presentation files.

What’s the Deal? Trade, Copyright and Libraries Discussed at WTO Public Forum

Despite political criticisms, trade-based globalisation is an unavoidable part of modern economies and society. As countries have sought to facilitate exchanges of goods and services, they have signed deals that have far reaching effects on national legislation. IFLA held a panel at this year's WTO Public Forum to explore the impacts on libraries, and whether recent trends give grounds for optimism or pessimism.

A Better Deal for Libraries and their Users: IFLA Addresses World Intellectual Property Meeting

IFLA took the floor three times during the General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva, calling on ministers, heads of intellectual property offices and diplomats to agree on copyright reforms that will allow libraries to do the best by their users.

WILSIG 2016 Action Plan

The WILSIG 2016 Action Plan is now available for viewing.

Out Now: October 2016 issue of IFLA Journal

View the complete issue online

Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals - an Australian example

A Better Balance is Possible – Looking to the Future at WIPO

Starting tomorrow, the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation will meet together in Geneva. For IFLA, highlights will include discussions on future work on limitations on copyright for libraries, Ms Sylvie Forbin's first major event as Deputy Director General, Copyright and Creative Industries, and a celebration of the entry into force of the Treaty of Marrakesh. The latter shows that WIPO discussions can lead to results that offer wider access to knowledge, with dividends for growth, equality, human rights and well-being.

A Good Day for Access to Knowledge: the Treaty of Marrakesh Enters into Force

Three years and three months after it was signed, the Treaty of Marrakesh enters into force today. It is a time to celebrate a major advance in the struggle to give people with visual impairments equal access to knowledge. IFLA looks back at the work that brought us where we are today, and forwards to the challenges still ahead.