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In 2015, librarians from across Latin America met in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They came to share experiences and reflections, hopes and ambitions about the future of libraries and how they could best serve their users. A new report, in Spanish, now shares their contributions. IFLA encourages you to read, reflect and share your own views on how libraries can be drivers of change.
Libraries Welcome Marrakesh Treaty’s Entry into Force
IFLA coordinates the Dynamic Coalition on Public Access in Libraries with Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL).
In order to help get the next 4 billion online, libraries will need support from governments, international organisations, businesses and civil society groups.
Read the description and participate!
IFLA Guidelines for Continuing Professional Development: Principles and Best Practices are now available
Three new books in the IFLA Publications series celebrate the broad spectrum of IFLA’s activities.
Transcript of Gerald Leitner's address given at the Opening Session on Sunday.
The IFLA survey on preservation and conservation will bring together resources around standards, guidelines, best practices for the library community.
UNESCO PERSIST Guidelines for the selection of digital heritage for long-term preservation.
Now, after over sixty events in thirty countries spread across all continents, and translation into fourteen languages, the Trend Report 2016 Update shares the results of these discussions. It builds on the experience, insights and imagination of IFLA’s members, adding a new layer of understanding.
Now, after over sixty events in thirty countries spread across all continents, and translation into fourteen languages, the Trend Report 2016 Update shares the results of these discussions. It builds on the experience, insights and imagination of IFLA’s members, adding a new layer of understanding.
Full text of IFLA President's address given at the Opening Session on Sunday.
Net Neutrality is the term used to describe the principle by which all traffic over internet connections – films, music, documents – is treated in a non-discriminatory way. When it is compromised, users' choices are influenced or restricted. Come along to the joint FAIFE-CLM session on Monday 15 August at 1:45pm in Hall E at WLIC2016 to hear more about these issues, how they affect libraries, and IFLA's upcoming statement on the subject.
IFLA KM Brochure now available in all seven IFLA languages!
Copyright matters for libraries. It is copyright, or rather exceptions and limitations to the monopoly power it offers rights-holders, that allow libraries to do their jobs. Hear the latest on copyright reforms around the world at the CLM open session at WLIC 2016, at 1:45pm on Sunday 14 August.