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We are excited to announce the launch of the “Libraries boosting connectivity project” and survey. This initiative aims to gather crucial data on how libraries are navigating and adapting to the digital landscape. The project has a special focus on gathering library data on geolocation, connectivity, and the broader digital challenges and opportunities that libraries face today.
From chatbots to deepfakes, AI-generated content is becoming increasingly common online. New AI tools make it easier, faster and cheaper to generate text, images, videos, and more. In turn, the harms that have always existed online – scams, harassment, polarization and bias – are now being “Supercharged” by AI.
The CPDWL Podcast Series has been connecting with librarians globally since 2019. The latest episode features an interview with Vadim Duda, President of the Russian Library Association.
The IFLA Advisory Committee on Copyright and related Matters (CLM) has prepared four key documents to articulate how we will approach our work and guide our efforts in the coming months. Each document is less than two pages -- they are brief by design.
Their new report "The Power of Offline Internet: Beyond the Binary of Connectivity", reframes how we think about Internet connectivity through the lens of offline Internet technologies and their proven capabilities in bridging the global digital divide.
This is our third update, and we’re finally starting to see the finish line on this important journey!
On 6 October 2024, members of the Europe Regional Division Committee joined the mid-term meeting in the beautiful Gabriel García Márquez library in Barcelona.
IFLA is excited to launch a new, pre-nominations phase to our biannual elections process! It’s a great opportunity for those interested in volunteering with IFLA to join in a number of exciting roles.
IFLA is welcoming responses to a call for proposals designed to develop the ability across our community to turn our knowledge into effective online and mixed learning experiences. This work is made possible by a grant from Stichting IFLA Global Libraries (SIGL). Deadline: 23 October 2024.