Opening of the new Zhejiang Library
23 October 2023On August 29, 2023, the new Zhejiang Library officially opened its door to the public, unveiling a fresh chapter in the public library development of Zhejiang province.
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The Annual Conference of Malaysia Libraries 2023 / Persidangan Tahunan Perpustakaan Malaysia 2023
23 October 2023The Annual Conference of Malaysia Libraries 2023 featured a diverse range of topics, speakers, and workshops, making it a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and networking. The conference attracted over 400 participants including librarians from various types of libraries, information experts, academics, industry players and companies providing services in the fields of libraries, information technology and digital services.
How libraries contribute to the SDGs: A story from the Human Library in Indonesia 2023
23 October 2023The Human Library Organisation held a programme with the hashtag #UnjudgeSomeone on January 14, 2023 at the Jakarta Cikini Library in Central Jarkata. The aim of the event was to provide an opportunity for everyone to hear stories from living collections based on their life experiences. Collections are people who have been stigmatized by society.
NUS Libraries TEL Imaginarium Escape Room Adventure: Discover Collections through Immersive Learning
23 October 2023Modeling Life-Long Learning and showcasing Tech-Enhanced Learning and Collections through Puzzle-Solving...
18th ASEAN University Network Inter-Library Online (AUNILO) Meeting in Malaysia
23 October 2023The Libraries of the ASEAN University Network (AUNILO), a thematic network under the ASEAN University Network (AUN), serves as a platform for discussing strategies and sharing experiences in navigating the evolving landscape of education. The 18th AUNILO Meeting, which took place from 1 to 3 August 2023, gathered participation from a range of countries.
IFLA WLIC 2023 in the Netherlands and attendance of Uzbek librarians
23 October 2023It is one of the primary tasks of the library management to show, acknowledge and announce to the world library community the state of the information and library sector in our country and the changes being implemented. Our membership in international librarianship institutions and organisations allows us to make many innovations in the library field. In addition, through IFLA, our employees participate in congresses, conferences, practical seminars and various studies, training and exchange of experience.
Message from the Regional Office for Asia and Oceania
23 October 2023On behalf of the IFLA Regional Office, we congratulate all members of the incoming IFLA Regional Division Committee for Asia and Oceania. A special thanks goes out to all the outgoing members. We are humbled and privileged to work alongside with all of you.
Message from the Chair of the IFLA Regional Division Committee for Asia and Oceania
23 October 2023With the recent conclusion of the 88th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC), I hope all of you are invigorated and brimming with insights and ideas shared by information professionals all over the world which you could bring back to adapt and implement for your communities.
Call for candidates for co-opted members of the Europe Regional Division Committee
23 October 2023Candidacies are welcomed for up to 2 positions as co-opted members of IFLA's new Europe Regional Division Committee. Deadline for self nominations: 31 Oct. 18.00 CEST.
Call for papers - Artificial Intelligence and Libraries: Transforming Information Access and Discovery
20 October 2023The IFLA Information Technology Section and IFLA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group in collaboration with the University of Chile and Library of the National Congress of Chile are pleased to announce the upcoming international symposium on AI and Libraries. The symposium is also held in conjunction with the 10th Congress of University and Specialized Libraries, the region’s leading library conference.
Ljubljana Manifesto on Higher-Level Reading launched at Frankfurter Buchmesse
20 October 2023Higher-level reading is training for analytical and critical thinking. As a signatory to this manifesto, IFLA joins the call to acknowledge the permanent significance of higher-level reading in the digital era.
Libraries delivering on UN goals in Sub-Saharan Africa
20 October 2023Representatives of four different UN agencies met with over fifty librarians from across Sub-Saharan Africa at our mini-conference on how libraries can contribute to delivering the goals of the United Nations, identifying a wealth of opportunities for engagement. This event was made possible thanks to a grant from Stichting IFLA Global Libraries.
A platform for finding solutions: IFLA workshop on strong and sustainable library fields in Sub-Saharan Africa
20 October 2023On 16-19 October, over 50 librarians from 32 Sub-Saharan African countries met in Nairobi, Kenya, to learn, share, and accelerate progress towards IFLA’s goal of strong and sustainable library fields at all levels. The meetings were made possible thanks to a grant from Stichting IFLA Global Libraries.
Out Now: October 2023 issue of IFLA Journal
20 October 2023The latest edition of IFLA Journal is now available and features eight original research articles on topics such as artificial intelligence, bibliotherapy, censorship, and copyright literacy. Also included is a case study on library training in South Africa and a review of emergency remote support and crisis-driven innovations in libraries during pandemic conditions.
Proceedings of IFLA ARL Webinar: “Open science policies and best practices” available now!
19 October 2023The proceedings of IFLA Academic and Research Libraries (ARL) Section's latest Webinar Series iteration (11 October 2023) titled Open science policies and best practices in academic and research libraries are now available.
IFLA Newsletter, October 2023: The Community-driven Initiatives Issue
19 October 2023Welcome to the October issue of the IFLA Newsletter!
Call for nominations to the RSCVD Steering Committee
19 October 2023Resource Sharing Collaborative and Voluntary Document (RSCVD) is a Community of volunteer libraries providing high-quality, open and collaborative resource-sharing service to help librarians to ensure universal and equitable access to information.
New stage of RSCVD, under the auspice of IFLA DDRS Committee
19 October 2023Resource Sharing Collaborative and Voluntary Document (RSCVD) started in 2020 as an initiative of the IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Section. RSCVD now starts a new stage under the auspice of IFLA DDRS Committee.
RSCVD changes its name
19 October 2023Started in 2020 as Resource Sharing during COVID-19 and beyond (RSCVD), the initiative is now known as Resource Sharing Collaborative and Voluntary Document Delivery (RSCVD).
Call for Co-opted members: IFLA Professional Units
16 October 2023The Professional Council of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) invites expressions of interest from those seeking to serve as co-opted members on a Professional Unit Committee (Section or Special Interest Group) for the term 2023-2027.