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All Gender Bathrooms Project – University of Sydney Library, Australia
14 March 2024A strategic priority for the University of Sydney Library is to foster a values-based culture and to build staff capability and create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming experience for all members of our community. This aligns with recent developments in bathroom provision world-wide.
Lincoln Corners: Cultural understanding in Pakistan
14 March 2024Lincoln Corners is a partnership program between the Embassy of the United State of America and Pakistani university libraries, public libraries and cultural centres are part of this program. Currently 19 Lincon Corner centres are providing services throughout Pakistan via consuls general in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar.
Everyone is welcome: New Professionals SIG programs for all
14 March 2024Since its formation, the New Professionals SIG (NPSIG) has welcomed all librarians and LIS students passionate about libraries. Our programs and activities are designed to bring new professionals together in a welcoming environment. This summer, we are holding IFLACamp online to allow everyone to attend and enjoy this event with us. This year's theme is Libraries of the Future.
Language representation: an example from Switzerland
14 March 2024Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a strategic focus area of the IFLA Acquisition and Collection Development (ACD) Section, whose standing committee has a diverse membership. One initiative in the ACD work plan this year is to explore the global landscape of DEI in acquisition and collection development, to prepare for the coming changes in this area. We explore a Swiss example of DEI to demonstrate its application to acquisition and collection development practices.
Libraries at the heart of a UNESCO Learning City: An interview with the city of São Filipe, Cabo Verde
14 March 2024MLAS Building Strong Library Associations Initiative
13 March 2024Are you looking for a new job? Join this event!
11 March 2024What does Open Science mean to you? Meet our new Open Science and Scholarship Advisory Committee
11 March 2024IFLA’s newest advisory committee, Open Science & Scholarship, was endorsed by the Governing Board in 2023. The committee is using its first term to August 2025 to further define IFLA’s contributions to these issues, raise awareness among the Federation, collaborate with other IFLA units and partners to to shape opinion and debate around open access and library values, including intellectual freedom and human rights. Other issues that intersect with open science and scholarship include copyright reform and rights retention, equity and diversity (in all forms), trust and misinformation.
Building up to Brisbane: towards the IFLA Trend Report 2024
8 March 2024A highlight of the Information Futures Summit, to be held in Brisbane, Australia from 30 September to 3 October, will be the launch of our 2024 Trend Report. What can you expect in Australia, and how can you get involved in the run-up?
Arabic translation of IFLA/UNESCO Multicultural Library Manifesto Toolkit has been released
6 March 2024Mobilising libraries for information integrity - answer our survey now!
5 March 2024To support advocacy around the place of libraries in national and regional policy-making on information integrity, we are gathering examples of where governments are already recognising and supporting our institutions and profession. Deadline: 12 April!
Relations, Not Just Technologies: Why Connections Matter for Global Resource Sharing - Video Recording
5 March 2024Cultivating connections, understanding, and collegial relationships. Discover practical insights and real-life examples on building productive networks globally. Prioritize meaningful relationships for personal growth and enhanced library services impact.
Welcome progress, but one key step remains in updating South Africa's copyright law
3 March 2024Last week, the Parliament of South Africa took the important step of voting through the Copyright Amendment Bill, which promises to do much to support libraries in fulfilling their missions, as well as empowering authors and other creators. One key step remains - for the bill to be signed into law by the President.