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Research Report: How well did copyright laws serve libraries during COVID-19?

In advance of WIPO SCCR/42, IFLA is proud to release its research report “How well did copyright laws serve libraries during COVID-19?”

Looking to Libraries for Resilience: stories of support in Ukraine and beyond

In times of hardship, individuals turn to one another to overcome, to recover, and to rebuild. The places where communities meet, where they can access services, and come together to support one another are therefore important for building community resilience.

IFLA General Assembly 2022 to be held on 25 August

The Governing Board has set the date for the IFLA General Assembly 2022: It will take place on 25 August and will be organised in a hybrid format so that as many Members as possible can attend. The time of day has yet to be determined.

Call for Papers for WLIC 2022 Dublin about "Metadata quality"

The IFLA Cataloguing section is seeking proposals for papers to be discussed at its Open Session at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2022 in Dublin, Ireland.

COVID-19, Copyright, and Libraries report: executive summary released

In the week of World Intellectual Property Day 2022, IFLA has released the Executive Summary of its research report "How well did copyright laws serve libraries during COVID-19?".

Culture2030Goal campaign launches statement ahead of MONDIACULT 2022

In September, ministers and other key cultural policy decision-makers will meet in Mexico City for MONDIACULT 2022 to discuss how they can better promote sustainable development. The Culture 2030  Goal campaign, of which IFLA is a member, has released a statement in preparation for this.

Culturally safe libraries collaboration in Australia: new IFLA ARL blog post available

Please enjoy the latest IFLA Academic & Research Libraries Section blog post dealing with culturally safe libraries collaboration in Australia.

DEADLINE EXTENDED Call for Proposals: IFLAPARL’s Open WLIC Session, 2022

The IFLA Library and Research Services for Parliaments Section – IFLAPARL – is seeking presentation proposals for its Open Session at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2022 in Dublin, Ireland.

Inclusive youth development requires fit-for-purpose intellectual property: open letter for World IP Day

IFLA has joined with organisations focused on defending rights of access to education and research in signing on to an open letter for World Intellectual Property (IP) Day.

A look forward to WIPO SCCR/42

In May 2022, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)’s Standing Committee on Copyright Relations will meet for the 42nd time – and for the first time in person in the two years since the pandemic began.

IFLA Extraordinary Elections 2022: Nominations Open

Today, the nominations process for IFLA’s extraordinary election for a new President-elect and Treasurer open. There are six weeks for candidates to come forward, and for Members and Affiliates to submit nominations.

Solidarity, Communication, and Compassion: Library Associations in Times of War

For the library profession, the importance of sharing information, serving their communities, and cooperating with colleagues from around the world are not minimised in times of crisis – they are strengthened.

IFLA Newsletter April 2022: Editorial

This month's newsletter comes with a message from IFLA President Barbara Lison.

In conversation with: Atlanta Meyer, Chair, Literacy and Reading Section 

As part of our April newsletter, and in line with the focus on World Book Day, we talked to Atlanta Meyer, Chair of IFLA's Literacy and Reading Section, about her perspectives on the importance of books and reading today, and what her Section has planned:

WLIC 2022 Dublin is almost upon us!

With registration opening in March, we already have more than 1000 registrants for WLIC 2022 Dublin. This year’s WLIC is rich with diverse sessions on a wide range of topics, from copyright to awards, to trends in the profession and standards, with workshops on a myriad of skill-building topics.

Save the Date! Next dates for Empowering Library Leaders and Diversity Worldwide webinars

Save the Date! Next dates for IFLA MLAS & NPSIG "Empowering Library Leaders and Diversity Worldwide" webinars. MENA: May 25 // Sub-Saharan Africa: May 26  //  Latin America & Caribbean: 15 June //  Asia and Oceania: June 21

IFLA engages at the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

IFLA participated actively in the Regional Forum for Sustainable Development for Europe, which included a strong emphasis on promoting resilience and ensuring a strong and inclusive future. Maia Simonishvili, member of the Europe Regional Division Committee, participated, using the opportunity to place libraries on the agenda, gather insights, and build connections.

[Extended Deadline] Knowledge Rights 21: Call for proposals - contract override

Good news for those who have not had the chance to bid on our calls last time. Our RFP on contract override has been renewed! The deadline for submitting your proposal is 9 May, 2022.

Special themed issue: Indigenous Knowledge and Data in Ethical Information Management Call for Proposals

EXTENDED CALL: The IFLA Knowledge Management Section and the Digital Scholarship/Digital Humanities Special Interest Group are seeking proposals for papers or presentations to be presented at their joint Satellite Conference on 23 July 2022 at Trinity College of The University of Dublin in Dublin, Ireland.