Call for presentations: International Symposium on Libraries and Censorship
21 February 2024Call for presentations: International Symposium on Libraries and Censorship
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M&M Midterm Meeting in Lima - Peru
20 February 2024Webinar Registration Open: Gravestone Project in South Africa Over 25 Years: From Only a Name on a Stone to Finding Your Roots
20 February 2024Management of Library Associations (MLAS) conference in Kazakhstan on May 29-31, 2024
20 February 2024Launch of Internet Manifesto open working document & final online consultations 🗣
20 February 2024Provide your comments via the open working document before April 3, join an online consultation session or sign up to conduct a thematic workshop!
Call for Proposals: MCULTP Mini-Conference 2024
20 February 2024Sponsored by the IFLA Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section, the MCULTP Mini-Conference 2024 will explore how libraries and librarians support Multiculturalism and Multilingualism in their communities. This mini-conference intends to gather academic, public, and special librarians, as well as LIS professionals via a free online Zoom event.
When Hangzhou Meets Milan: A Joint Endeavor by Hangzhou and Milan Public Libraries Showcases “Hangzhou Feel” Exhibition
19 February 2024The “Hangzhou Feel” Exhibition, a collaborative project between Hangzhou Public Library and its international sister library, Milan Public Library, was successfully held in Milan, Italy, from September 16 to November 30,2023. Beyond strengthening the connection between libraries, the exhibition also aimed to foster mutual respect and understanding between Eastern and Western cultures, contributing to the advancement of the creative and cultural industries in both cities.
Project SUPER/Project SIDLAK GABAY
19 February 2024To help students develop a love for reading, Project SIDLAK also aims to upscale the school library with more varied reading and learning resources, making it more functional and inviting to the students. Read more
Community Outreach Programme for SERLIN Member Libraries
19 February 2024As part of a community outreach drive, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) libraries have decided to extend its services to the libraries across the Ampara district by establishing a Library & Information Network under the umbrella of SEUSL libraries. This library and information network has been named “South Eastern Regional Library & Information Network (SERLIN), Sri Lanka”. Read more
Community Engagement and Expansion: The Role of the Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library
19 February 2024The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is dedicated to integrating the library into our patrons' daily lives and forging lasting connections. Going beyond conventional roles, our library prioritises strong relationships, offering personalised services and community-driven initiatives. By actively engaging with its diverse community, the library became a trusted partner in intellectual and cultural enrichment, ensuring it transcends its physical space to evolve into an essential, vibrant component of our patrons’ everyday experiences.
A Taste of Arabia for the CDNLAO 2023 in Doha
19 February 2024Strategies to improve collection practices and foster engagement with communities were the primary discussion topics at the 29th Conference of Directors of National Libraries in Asia and Oceania (CDNLAO), hosted by Qatar National Library (QNL). Read more
Acknowledging cultural authority and Indigenous Knowledges in referencing
19 February 2024The Indigenous Referencing Guidance for Indigenous Knowledges was launched on 24th May 2023 to CAVAL’s members and the wider library and information community. The document consists of two parts, an Indigenous Knowledges Attribution Toolkit (IKAT) and a Citation Style Guide – the combined document commonly referred to as ‘the Toolkit’.
The Bunus River Urban Garden: A Garden in The Heart Of Kuala Lumpur
19 February 2024The stakeholders of KBSB have shown the effectiveness of an urban garden in bringing people together. They have organised programmes throughout the year and each event is closely linked to gardening and the products that can be harvested from the garden. Several stakeholders have become successful entrepreneurs through the sale of products from their plots at KBSB. Read more
Victorian Libraries: Driving Sustainability for Library Communities
19 February 2024Public Libraries Victoria (PLV) Sustainability Portal features an explanation of the SDGs with reference to public libraries, an interactive map that pinpoints key sustainable initiatives and a bank of case studies to inspire new sustainable programs and partnerships. Read more
“Digitalisation in libraries: The Challenges of Preservation and Accessibility
19 February 2024The digitisation project at the National Library of Malaysia places a strong emphasis on preserving uniquely Malaysian materials, underscoring a genuine commitment to the nation's rich cultural and historical heritage. Read more
Digital Cultural Heritage: Theory and Practice
19 February 2024Cultural heritage and digital technologies are viewed as interconnected entities, where there is no relationship of dependency to any party at the expense of the other. This complementary relationship can create unique products that blend national cultural heritage with contemporary developments and changes.
Implementation and Response to SDGs by a Public Library: Innovative AR Picture Book Reading and English Mobile Library Services by Kaohsiung Public Library
19 February 2024Using a wide range of technologies available today, Kaohsiung Public Library constructed an Augmented Reality (AR) Room in the International Picture Book Center at the Main Library. Read more
Innovation for Enhanced Smart Library Services
19 February 2024The Macau University of Science and Technology has developed and deployed a smart campus service platform called WeMust which encompasses over one hundred applications aimed at enriching the campus experience. Read more