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Addressing censorship, information integrity, indigenous matters and AI at the Mexican Information Global Forum
13 August 2024The event held contemporary and historical public debates on the power of knowledge and information conveyed by institutions and people with different profiles and trajectories within the fields of research, activism and professional practice in different parts of the world. Individuals presented research projects and initiatives that aim to improve and make access to information more equal.
IFLA attains charity status
13 August 2024We are happy to announce that the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) was successful in its application for charity (ANBI) status. Find out more about this achievement.
Call for submissions — A Corto di Libri/Short of Books: Short Films Tell About Libraries
12 August 2024The thirteenth edition of the contest “A corto di libri. Short of books: short films tell about libraries” is open!
Request for Proposals – Redesigning the Library Map of the World
12 August 2024We are looking for a contractor to join us in crafting and implementing a new vision and look for the Library Map of the World website. Is this you? We invite bidders to submit proposals for redesigning the Library Map of the World by 2 September 2024.
What shapes the future? Respond now to our trends survey
9 August 2024As part of the preparation of the 2024 Trend Report, we are calling on IFLA members, volunteers and the wider library field to share their views on which trends will matter most in the years to come, as well as how you see them working together. Deadline: 28 August 2024.
IFLA MENA Regional Office delivers training to Omani students
8 August 2024Qatar National Library (QNL) is the host of IFLA's Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Division Committee. In this role, is has a mission to support the development of the field in the region. A great example of this was a recent training programme for Omani students in cutting-edge librarianship. We are grateful to QNL for sharing information about this initiative.
Libraries, EdTech, and maximising learning opportunities for all
8 August 2024IFLA was represented at the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference 2024, engaging with key partners in the EdTech ecosystem to make the case for libraries to be integrated into broader EdTech plans in Africa. We are grateful to Damilare Oyedele for this report.
IFLA 24 hours of global IT - 28th August 2024
6 August 2024Call for WILSIG Newsletter Contributions
5 August 2024Launch of IFLA's Internet Manifesto!
5 August 2024This document represents a unification of library voices in regard to the Internet, it provides our vision of the Internet we want, it sets out a compelling narrative about the place of libraries in the digital space and provides a series of recommendations for different actors. Of course, we also see the manifesto as an opportunity to ensure that the library voice remains relevant and strong in the international discussions that are shaping the way forward in Internet Governance processes.
Message from the IFLA President, July 2024
2 August 2024The below message was sent by the IFLA President on 31 July 2024 directly to all IFLA Members, affiliates, and volunteers, following the Governing Board meeting of 29 July.
IFLA selects Astana, Kazakhstan to host the 2025 World Library and Information Congress
31 July 2024The Hague, Netherlands – 31 July 2024 – The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has selected Astana, Kazakhstan to host the 2025 World Library and Information Congress.
HLPF Perspectives: Alejandro Santa, Member, IFLA Governing Board
29 July 2024Last week, we shared an overview of our engagement at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2024, focused on building awareness of and support for the work of libraries as development actors. Complementing this, and as part of our drive to share more about the work of our Governing Board members, we're happy to offer a personal perspective Alejandro Santa, one of the GB representatives on the delegation.
HLPF Perspectives: Loida Garcia-Febo, Member, IFLA Governing Board
29 July 2024Last week, we shared an overview of our engagement at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2024, focused on building awareness of and support for the work of libraries as development actors. Complementing this, and as part of our drive to share more about the work of our Governing Board (GB) members, we're happy to offer a personal perspective from Loida Garcia Febo, one of the GB representatives on the delegation.
IFLA Newsletter, July 2024: The Development Issue
29 July 2024Welcome to the July 2024 IFLA Newsletter! With United Nations' High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), this month’s newsletter is all about development! ⚙️