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The IFLA Bibliography Section is pleased to publish the recording of its webinar “Building a National Bibliography: Models from Around the World” held on 30 April 2024.
Malaysia will host CONSAL XIX in 2025, marking the first in-person meeting after a seven-year gap. The theme for CONSAL XIX is Inclusive Knowledge: Bridging Divides, Empowering All with the tagline Leveraging Inclusivity, Empowering Humanity. The theme focuses on inclusivity through the practice of providing equal access and resources to all. It promotes the belief that knowledge and empowerment should be accessible to everyone. The emphasis is on bridging the various divides that exists, be it socioeconomic, cultural, technological, or any other forms of divide seen or unseen.
The INCITE in Conversation webinar series, organised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), invites one or several of the authors from the most recent edition of INCITE magazine to talk about the topics covered in their articles.
Within the Asia-Oceania region, we have a lot to be proud of in the work of colleagues. We are where some of the most innovative, exciting initiatives in the global library field are taking place, ranging from applications of the latest technology to finding ways to offer library services in the face of challenges. There is so much to share with the global library field, and so much to contribute to the discussion about how we can respond to, and engage with trends in the knowledge and information environment. This is exactly what we’re hoping to do at the IFLA Information Futures Summit.
This is the message IFLA's Asia-Oceania Regional Office Manager
This is a message from IFLA's Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee Chair.
The recording from the latest IFLA ENSULIB Webinar on "Sustainability – Bringing Nature and Communities into the Libraries" is now available via our YouTube channel.
Join us at the 6th UNIMARC User’s Group Meeting , 12th November 2024 (Maribor, Slovenia/Online) with theme Charting the Course: Future-Forward Cataloguing with UNIMARC.
The program of the IFLA Social Sciences Libraries’ webinar Systematic Review Success: An Introductory Workshop for Librarians & Information Professionals has been published! What we will discuss: • Systematic Review in the Realm of Social Science • Implementing an Interdisciplinary Systematic Review Service • Conducting Systematic Reviews in a Limited Resourced Country: A Namibian Experience • Large Language Models for Writing Scientific Reviews
Summary of 4th AI in ibraries symposium - Chile
The "Public Library of the Year" award is presented by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) with the aim of honouring new public libraries. Baker & Taylor is proud new main sponsor of the award.
Here is the latest IFLA Academic & Research Libraries (ARL) Section blog post, titled "Academic and Research Libraries Serving the Needs of Mixed Race Students, Faculty and Staff"
Welcome to the April 2024 edition of the IFLA Newsletter, this month focused on the Internet we want.
Recent technological developments have revolutionized the field of librarianship, as in every other field. Studies show that artificial intelligence can improve many library services such as reference services, document distribution and resource sharing, bookshelves and shelf reading, cataloging, and metadata creation In this webinar will also discuss personalized recommendations for library users based on their research habits and interests and all applications of AI in library complex service areas.
IFLA Headquarters joined partners from UNESCO representing civil society and beyond at the 16th International Forum of NGOs in Official Partnership with UNESCO. This was held in person from 15‐16 April 2024 in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) with the theme, “Sustainable Cultures”.
This year, IFLA will finalise its next Strategy. Following five surveys of our members and volunteers, we're now proud to share a first full draft, as approved for sharing by the Governing Board. Now it's over to you - let us know what you think by 11 June!
The March 2024 issue of IFLA Journal features articles derived from conference papers presented at the BOBCATSSS 2023 conference through an editorial process that strove to mentor early career researchers through the writing and peer review process. The articles cover a wide range of topics related to libraries, information science, and accessibility. Overall, the issue provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing libraries in the 21st century.
Leading European library associations and organisations have released a manifesto calling on candidates for the European Parliament elections to ensure libraries realise their potential to build a stronger, fairer, more sustainable Europe.
You are invited to contribute to the IFLA Women, Information and Libraries Special Interest Group (WILSIG) Newsletter.
Here is a new IFLA Academic & Research Libraries (ARL) Section blog post, sponsored by the Library Publishing Special interest Group of IFLA, and kindly contributed by Talea Anderson, a Scholarly Communication Librarian at the Washington State University, USA.