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As we enter 2024, we’re happy to share the latest edition of our regular forward look into key dates and events in the next few months for library advocacy. These are opportunities to get involved in wider conversations, and underline how essential libraries are for success across the full range of development goals. Take a look through, and think where you want and could be able to get involved!
In 2023, digital policy developments gained significant momentum. The development of AI and many other emerging technologies gave place to the acceleration of regulation in different areas that concern the library and information field. Because of this, we believe that 2024 will be a pivotal year for advocating in this area and making sure that the global voice of libraries remains strong.
We poudly present the November 2023 Issue of the LSN Newsletter. This issue focuses on our activities at WLIC 2023, and on news from section members.
Call for submissions: IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award 2024.
With a strong basis in the work of the cities libraries and librarians, the recently published programme for Strasbourg as World Book Capital City from 23 April 2023 is an exciting one, offering much not just to the city’s residents, but also to others interested in promoting books and reading locally.
In September, the UN announced 12 High-Impact Initiatives as a package intended to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These offer a variety of opportunities to highlight the work of libraries, and seek recognition and support, at national and global levels.
IFLA has submitted its response to a consultation run by the United Nations in the context of the preparation of its Code of Conduct on Information Integrity. In this, we underline the role of libraries in supporting the information integrity agenda, as well as calling for a stronger positive agenda on promoting access to, and appreciation of quality information.
IFLA's latest briefing focuses on Digital Public Infrastructure, a concept which has become prominent in the last year, under the leadership of India as G20 President and the UN Development Programme. It sets out key parts of a definition, provides an update on current priorities for work in this area, and suggests how libraries can engage.
On November 23-24 2023 at the Europe Regional Division Committee's meeting in Brussels, the members drew up an action plan for the coming two years. The Action Plan consists of four key tasks: Demonstrating the impact of library advocacy initiatives, Cooperation with European library partners, Evaluating the professional development needs of libraries and Democracy and European libraries.
The final version of UNESCO’s guidelines on how digital platforms – and in particular social media – should work offers helpful affirmation of the importance of access to information, skills, and libraries. It also provides a framework for us to engage in wider debates about information regulation.
A new edition of UNIMARC Guidelines for Archival Materials is published.
IFLA is proud to announce the publication of Bridging Research and Library Practice – Global Perspectives on Education and Training, edited by Krystyna K. Matusiak, Kawanna M. Bright and Debbie Schachter.
Libraries and their staff increasingly find themselves navigating challenges related to intellectual freedom, censorship, and intolerance towards diverse perspectives, especially evident in instances of LGBTQ+ book bans and restrictions on library programs. The IFLA Code of Ethics for Librarians and other Information Professionals underscores the librarian's duty to provide unrestricted access to information, promote inclusivity, and eliminate discrimination, emphasizing equal rights for all, irrespective of various characteristics.
Welcome to the December 2023 edition of the IFLA Newsletter, this month focused on the topic of values, ethics and rights.
Law libraries are tasked with ensuring that people around the world can exercise their right to information and more particularly in the work of ensuring access to justice in an inclusive manner. These values guide the work of the IFLA Law Libraries Section.