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The digitisation of the Xu Dishan collection and launch of the website has enabled scholars to access the resources from their desks and to contribute to further research into Chinese philosophy and society.
an overview of all 2021 Leaders’ Conversations webinar series
The Asia-Oceania committee has set up working groups which are now poised to begin work on the actions assigned to them – and it is important that we show some results, which hopefully we will be able to start reporting on at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in late July.
We are thrilled to share with you the February 2022 issue of the IFLA Asia & Oceania Regional Newsletter, which is the first issue of the year.
The IFLA Information Technology (IT) Section in collaboration with the National University of Ireland Galway is delighted to call for proposals for a satellite conference in Galway, Ireland on the topic of Artificial Intelligence in libraries and information services.
Aligned to the IFLA Strategy's Key Initiative 1.4, the IFLA Indigenous Matters Section will actively support the UNESCO Decade of Indigenous Languages with projects and events, emphasising the role of libraries in advancing the rights of indigenous peoples to language.
IFLA stands in solidarity with our colleagues in Ukraine – condemns all violent actions and joins the international community in their statements on the situation.
On the 25th February 2022, the IFLA Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Division Committee (IFLA SSA RDC) organised a Panel Discussion as a side event in the context of the UN Africa Regional Forum for Sustainable Development to be held in Kigali Rwanda during 3-5 March 2022 on theme: Building forward better: African library partnerships for inclusive information and education towards Agendas 2030 and 2063.
We would like to invite everyone to share their stories /articles / announcements with ENSULIB for publication in our forthcoming ENSULIB Newsletter.
Due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions, the IFLA-Document Delivery & Resource Sharing and Qatar National Library organizing committees decided to postpone the 17th Interlending and Document Supply Conference.
Alongside other Members of the RELINDIAL SIG Committee, successful candidates are responsible for working together to develop and deliver action plans responding to the needs of the library field in their area of focus and review progress on delivering the IFLA Strategy and building awareness of IFLA’s work, and reach out to non-Members.
Proposals are sought for chapters in a book about the need for, and impact of, digital literacies in libraries to support lifelong learning and empowerment.
We’re excited to announce calls for proposals for the Knowledge Rights 21 (KR21) programme. These requests for proposals (RFPs) will result in building a knowledge base on several areas relevant to copyright legislation.
The National Library of Lebanon, together with libraries, museums, heritage sites, and buildings throughout Beirut, sustained heavy damage caused by the explosion at the port of Beirut in August 2020.
The first Serials and Other Continuing Resources Section (SOCRS) Zoom meeting in 2022 was held on Wednesday 2nd February to schedule the subject and format of presentations for the WLIC 2022 session.
Addressing persistent digital divides remains a key priority in internet governance policy dialogues and initiatives. Libraries bring valuable solutions, practices and lessons learned to this discussion – and the Dynamic Coalition on Public Access in Libraries (DC-PAL) continues to facilitate this learning and exchange within the Internet Governance Forum platforms.
ResiliArt x Mondiacult is coming to IFLA! Take part in this exploration of how libraries help enable the discovery, creation, and enjoyment of diverse expressions of culture to be a part of everyday life.
UNESCO has published the call for cities interested in holding the title of World Book Capital 2024. The successful candidate will have a great opportunity to develop and showcase initiatives that promote reading and books, benefitting their own citizens, and offering inspiration to others elsewhere.
Three Attendance Grants to the 2022 IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Dublin, Ireland. Deadline for applications: 7 March 2022
Welcome to the second edition of the IFLA newsletter for 2022, with a special focus on Safer Internet Day. Find out about work inside and outside of IFLA to protect and empower internet users - especially children - as well as updates on the World Library and Information Congress, the work of our professional and regional units, advocacy, and upcoming events!