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We are excited to invite you to join our webinar in part of the IFLA WLIC 2022 Conference, "Engaging library professionals in research and practice about critical pedagogy and social justice in librarianship” sponsored by the Information Literacy Section (ILS) of IFLA.
On the occasion of the mid-term meeting of IFLA’s Regional Division Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean, a memorandum of understanding was signed between IFLA and CERLALC, the Centre for the Promotion of Books and Reading in Latin America and the Caribbean. This provides a framework for deeper cooperation between our organisation, in support of shared goals.
The IFLA ISBD Review Group is pleased to announce the release of the 2021 Update to the 2011 Consolidated Edition of the ISBD.
Share your insights on library policies, services, and initiatives for users with disabilities by 20 June 2022!
The recording is available now! This presentation explores how libraries can be proactive in putting climate equity on the top burner in their user communities.
The Library Theory and Research Section will participate in an open and free webinar on May 27, 17:00 - 18:30 CEST led by the IFLA Division C under the theme: “IFLA opportunities for LIS students – engagement in the profession”.
The COVID-19 pandemic underlined the importance of timely and comprehensive health information, but also the difficulties faced by many in accessing it. Action is needed to ensure that everyone benefits from the infrastructure needed to achieve this. This goal lies at the heart of the Cochrane Call to Action on supporting evidence responses to global health emergencies.
The short list finalists for the 7th IFLA Green Library Award have been selected.
Check out the new graphic "short version" of the Guidelines for Library Services to Children aged 0-18.
On 20-22 May 1947, IFLA’s first council meeting following the end of the Second World War was held in Oslo, Norway. It was here that IFLA signed an agreement to cooperate with the newly formed United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
We are seeking co-opted members from under-represented regions including Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. In addition, we have a casual vacancy and are seeking a new member from anywhere in the world to fill that spot.
The IFLA Academic & Research Libraries Section is delighted to share the news that our grant assessment team led by Astrid Verheusen have decided to offer the WLIC Congress attendance grant generously sponsored by Sage and Ex Libris to attend WLIC Congress in Dublin in July to the following three successful applicants from three different regions.
IFLA was proud to attend WIPO SCCR/42, May 9 – 13, an eventful week that saw discussions of the impact of COVID-19 on libraries and a commitment to further study cross-border challenges and develop toolkits on copyright limitations and exceptions before SCCR/43 in 2023.
Stockholm+50 is a key international environmental meeting coming up on 2-3 June with the theme: “Stockholm+50: a healthy planet for the prosperity of all – our responsibility, our opportunity”.
The European Cultural Foundation has just launched an open call for the Europe Challenge 2022, after finishing the pilot edition with a small group of libraries, who went through a year-long programme and helped to co-design the scheme, along with the partners Demsoc, Public Libraries 2030 and OBA (Amsterdam Public libraries). We interviewed the Europe Challenge team, Nicola Mullenger and Olga Alexeeva. If you're interested to know more about how you can join and be part of a Europe-wide citizen-led change, working with your communities, read on: Deadline to apply 27 May 2022.
The IFLA Acquisition and Collection Development (ACD) Section invites colleagues to attend an hour-long open session at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC), Dublin, Ireland.
Please mark your calendar for the IFLA Reference and Information Services Section (RISS) Programme at IFLA WLIC 2022.
With an eye to disseminating information technology programmes and initiatives in a useful and practical way, IFLA’s Information Technology Section is actively engaging with relevant topics to support the sharing of best practices across IFLA’s membership and the global library field. These initiatives are closely aligned to the IFLA Key Initiative 2.3 “Develop standards, guidelines, and other materials that foster best professional practice”.
On 28 April, IFLA led a virtual session at the 2022 WSIS Forum, exploring innovative approaches to shared and public access for digital inclusion. Drawing on the experiences of public and community libraries, the workshop highlighted good practices and ways to maximise the impacts and reach of these services.
In its role as a member of the World Book Capital (WBC) Advisory Committee, IFLA was invited to participate in a meeting of the WBC Network, held in Tbilisi, Georgia. The meeting provided an opportunity to shape core documentation, and highlight the need for future activities to include libraries and library goals, as well as to meet with IFLA Members locally.