Out Now: June 2021 issue of IFLA Journal
20 July 2021View the complete issue online
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Recognising Libraries as SDG Implementation Partners in 2021, Part 2: At the Heart of Local Delivery
20 July 20212021 has not just ben a record year for libraries in Voluntary National Reviews – it has also seen the highest share yet of Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) recognise the contribution of libraries to delivering the SDGs. We review these documents, and how they underline the breadth of library contributions to achieving the SDGs.
Libraries for Human Rights: insights from Zimbabwe
20 July 2021The Zimbabwe Library Association and IFLA have prepared a joint submission for the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review of the country. Drawing on the experiences of the library field, the submission flags important trends and ways in which libraries work to support the fundamental rights to education, work, and access to science in Zimbabwe, and sets out recommendations on how more could be done.
IFLA ARL Grant Winners 2021
19 July 2021The IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section, with generous sponsorship from SAGE, has awarded attendance grants to four information professionals through a competitive application process.
Welcome Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Standing Committee Officers 2021-2023!
17 July 2021Now available: IFLA Journal Editorial Committee's "How to get published in scholarly journals" webinar series
16 July 2021The IFLA Journal editorial committee and editor are pleased to announce the availability of its summer webinar series on how to publish in academic journals. Conducted in a series of four events focused on various world time zones, these webinars aimed to provide LIS scholars and practitioners with an insider view of the journal editing process with perspectives from the editor, reviewers, and authors.
Libraries for Human Rights: good practices and key trends in Uganda
16 July 2021A joint submission by IFLA and the Uganda Library and Information Association to the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review outlines key developments and ways that libraries work to support the fundamental rights to education, health, and work in Uganda, and how more could be done.
Recognising Libraries as SDG Implementation Partners in 2021, Part 1: A Record Year for Voluntary National Reviews
13 July 2021The processes created for monitoring and supporting the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals offer important opportunities for libraries to engage with decision-makers, gain recognition, and shape priorities. In the first of three pieces, we look at Voluntary National Reviews, with almost 44% of reports published referring to libraries – a new record.
IFLA Division IV – Support of the Profession and SET held the third webinar in the “Webinar Series for Library and Information Science Students”
13 July 2021June’s theme was “LIS Degree Requirement: Internships, Practicums, or Field Experiences”.
IFLA submits comments on South Africa Copyright Amendment Bill
13 July 2021IFLA has submitted comments on the South Africa Copyright Amendment Bill. In these, we have highlighted the importance of a balanced copyright framework which includes flexibilities in regard to exceptions and limitations to copyright to allow libraries, archives, museums, education and research institutions to fulfil their missions in the digital age.
Partnerships to realise the potential of culture for SDG success: HLPF Side-Event Report
11 July 2021Culture, art and heritage play a vital part in the lives of individuals and societies, contributing not just to key policy objectives such as wellbeing and employment, but to the whole range of development goals. An IFLA co-organised side-event at the 2021 United Nations High-Level Political Forum saw speakers explore how to maximise this contribution through partnerships.
European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) 2021
9 July 2021The 2021 European Dialogue on Internet Governance took place last week, bringing together stakeholders to discuss, collaborate and facilitate good practices around the policies and processes which shape the digital ecosystem today. IFLA summarises some key messages and takeaway lessons for libraries worldwide.
IFLA GIOP Section + IFLA Strategy: demonstrating the importance of government information professionals
7 July 2021In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the IFLA Government Information and Official Publications Section (IFLA GIOPS) and its engagement with the IFLA Strategy.
IFLA WLIC 2021 Programme now available
6 July 2021It's out! 3 days of discussion starters, 3 time zones full of thought provoking ideas, 160 sessions and hundreds of speakers. The IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2021 programme is now on the conference website.
Need for reform recognised, but action waits again: 41st session of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights
5 July 2021From 28 June to 1 July, IFLA participated in the 41st session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR41) at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Five innovative libraries nominated for the Public Library of the Year award 2021
5 July 2021For the sixth time, Systematic and the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) presents the Public Library of the Year Award, honouring new, innovative public libraries.
Library and Research Services for Parliaments (IFLAPARL) Section July 2021 Newsletter Published
3 July 2021The July 2021 issue of the IFLAPARL Section's newsletter is now available online.
Library and Research Services for Parliaments Section Standing Committee June 2021 Meeting Minutes Posted
3 July 2021The Minutes of the June 2021 Open Standing Committee Meeting of the Library and Research Services for Parliaments Section have been posted.