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In the coming months, we will be sharing a range of publications and tools focused on answering key questions for the sustainability of the library field. Find out more about this work, made possible by the financial support of Stichting IFLA Global Libraries, established by IFLA to manage the legacy grant awarded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to IFLA in 2016 when the BMFG Global Libraries programme ended
This is our second update on the progress of a draft code of conduct for volunteers.
Following the 2024 Trend Report Literature Review, IFLA ran a survey in August to gather perspectives on the impacts of the Trends identified, as well as the connections between them. The results are now available, and will support the definition of scenarios in the full Trend Report.
The IFLA IT Section, the Big Data SIG, the AI SIG and all volunteers and professional units partners are pleased to announce that the online event "IFLA 24 Hours of Global IT", held on Wednesday, August 28th, was a great success. The event attracted a large audience (nearly 500 live attendees) and featured a diverse and engaging set of presentations.
Discover the winners of the 2024 IFLA PressReader International Library Marketing Award! This year's virtual ceremony showcased innovative and impactful marketing campaigns from around the globe that are transforming the way we see libraries. From Auckland Council Libraries' engaging "100 Reasons to Have a Library Card" to Seoul Metropolitan Library's creative "Seoul Outdoor Library" initiative, and Nanjing University's unique "The Sounds of the Library," these projects have set a new standard for library marketing. Curious to learn more? Read the full article written by Cathelijne Kuiters and find out how these libraries are redefining outreach and engagement
The below message was sent by the IFLA President on 30 August 2024 directly to all IFLA Members, affiliates, and volunteer.
The IFLA Coaching Initiative, sponsored by the IFLA Management & Marketing Section, invites colleagues to participate in an free 30-minutes online coaching session from September 2-27 (see the availability of specific coaches below). Topics are up to you and may include leadership, career development, or other areas where you need assistance to achieve your goals, expand your professional development, or tackle challenging situations.
Welcome to the August 2024 IFLA Newsletter! With the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples celebrated on 9 August, this month’s newsletter is all about indigenous matters! 🌍
The UN’s new Global Principles for Information Integrity represent an important step in highlighting the importance of access to quality information, both as a goal in itself and an enabler of wider progress. Building on the Principles’ strengths, an explicit engagement of libraries will make them stronger and more effective.
Guidelines for AI in Parliaments presentation by Dr Fotis Fitsilis
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) recently conducted two in-person workshops hosted by the Al-Hassan Library at Princess Sumaya University for Technology. The workshops were led by Mr. Walid Al-Badi, Director of the Oman Council Library and an internationally accredited IFLA trainer, alongside Dr. Saif Al-Jabri, Chair of the IFLA MENA Regional Development Committee.
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The IFLA Division B units' contribution to the IFLA 24 Hours of Global IT event
The IFLA NA Regional Division (NARD) Day at the ALA 2024 Conference brought together the Canadian and American members for the first time since WLIC 2023 in Rotterdam.