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Out now: March 2011 issue of IFLA Journal

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IFLA and the Prince Claus Fund sign contract to help preserve Haitian cultural heritage

Creating a solid foundation for Haiti's cultural reconstruction...

Presidential and Governing Board Elections 2011-2013

Ballot papers, including supporting information, have been dispatched to all voting Members of IFLA on 24 March 2011.

Message from Dr. Makoto Nagao, Librarian of the National Diet Library in Tokyo, Japan

We are still learning the whole picture of the devastation wrought in Tohoku...

Blue Shield Statement on Libya

Following the recent events in Libya, the Blue Shield expresses its great concern about the safeguarding of the country's invaluable cultural heritage amid the existing turmoil. The Blue Shield deplores the suffering and loss of life this conflict has imposed on the Libyan population...

The Destruction of a Public Library is a Blow Felt by All

Help Rebuild Cairo's Public Libraries...

Blue Shield Statement on Christchurch

Following the recent earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, the Blue Shield expresses its great sorrow for the loss of lives...

IFLA Presidential Newsletter No. 6 March 2011

One of the major achievements of 2010 was the formulation and implementation of the new IFLA Strategic Plan, which covers 2010-2015. With its new and appealing mission and vision statements it clearly supports...

IFLA President Ellen Tise appointed to the International Advisory Committee of UNESCO's Memory of the World Programme

We are pleased to announce that UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova has appointed IFLA President Ellen Tise...

IFLA Governing Board member Mike Heaney appointed to International Advisory Committee of UNESCO's Memory of the World Programme

We are pleased to announce that UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova has appointed IFLA Governing Board member Mike Heaney to the International Advisory Committee (IAC) of the Memory of the World Programme for a four-year period from 2011 to 2014.

Blue Shield Statement on Egypt

Following the recent events in Egypt, the Blue Shield expresses its great concern about the safeguarding of the country's invaluable cultural heritage...

Statement from Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, Egypt

Egypt is currently passing through a crisis and I believe that the anger and demands for better living conditions and jobs are fully justified.

The ENSULIB SIG presented in Madrid, Spain

The Instituto Cervantes in Madrid included in the program of its meeting on "Development, Sustainability and Culture: the Social Role of Libraries" a presentation of the IFLA Environmental Sustainability and Libraries Special Interest Group.

FAIFE Launches Spotlight Series on Access to Information Issues

New Year's greetings to members of IFLA and FAIFE...

IFLA’s involvement in Haiti reconstruction efforts during 2010

In 2011 we continue our collaboration with a number of NGOs and Intergovernmental organizations that are aiding in efforts to safeguard the country’s cultural heritage, rebuild its infrastructure, and most importantly reach out to its people.

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Enhancing the Culture of Reading and Books in the Digital Age now available!

At the end of 2010 IFLA, in association with the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO), the International Publishers...

Reminder: IFLA/FAIFE & CLM Call for nominations

Invitations to nominate individuals to place on the IFLA/FAIFE and CLM Committees for the 2011-2015 term of office were sent to Association and Institutional Members of IFLA in late October 2010.

Call for nominations: IFLA Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) Committee

term of office 2011-2015

Call for nominations: IFLA Copyright and other Legal Matters (CLM) Committee

term of office 2011-2015

New IFLA publications: Digital Library Futures & Early Printed Books as Material Objects