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Realising the Potential of Open for Equitable, Resilient Recovery
11 May 2021At a side-event to the United Nations Science, Technology and Innovation Forum 2021, held on 5 May, speakers shared their insights on where work is needed to ensure that openness acts as a driver of sustainable development.
Leveraging Public Access to Connect Underserved Users - IFLA@WSIS Forum 2021
8 May 2021From targeted digital skills coaching to providing an adapted and welcoming space for all - an IFLA-led workshop at the WSIS Forum 2021 examined good practices and key issues in leveraging public access to connect the more vulnerable or underserved user groups.
IFLA Division IV and SET launched “A Webinar Series for Library and Information Science Students” with April's theme “Getting Engaged with Library Associations
3 May 2021On 22 April 2021 the IFLA Division IV – Support of the Profession launched “A Webinar Series for Library and Information Science Students” with April's theme “Getting Engaged with Library Associations – Benefits, Issues, Factors”. See links for presentations and a brochure.
Reviews of Local SDG Implementation Demonstrate Stronger Recognition of Libraries’ Role
3 May 2021A new IFLA report highlights greater understanding of the contribution of libraries to delivering the UN 2030 Agenda among local governments, in a wider range of areas, than in national reviews of SDG implementation.
Recording and Slides now available for the IFLA ARL Webinar Series: Digital Preservation - Managing Publications and Data for future Research
3 May 2021Recording and slides now available
IFLA Division IV – Support of the Profession and SET are hosting a series of webinars for LIS students
1 May 2021For LIS Students: “Projects in the Libraries - Ideas, Innovations, Initiatives” Call for Papers
Report of IFLA Governing Board meetings, Jan - April 2021
30 April 2021The Governing Board continues to meet more regularly than in the past and has had four meetings since my last report to you in December. We are still working with the traditional pattern of August – December – April meetings containing the major reports on activities and statutory requirements.
Delegate Connect selected as virtual event partner for IFLA WLIC 2021
28 April 2021IFLA WLIC 2021 will take place between 17-19 August on a dynamic virtual event platform, built and optimised for us by our new partner, Delegate Connect.
IFLA Elections 2021 now open
26 April 2021Today, elections open for key posts across IFLA. Following a great response to our call for nominations, there is a strong and diverse set of candidates ready to take IFLA’s work forward.
2021 IFLA Dynamic Unit and Impact Award: Call for nominations!
23 April 2021DEADLINE: 1 June 2021
Public Library of the Year Award 2021 application period extended to 15 May!
23 April 2021The “IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year” award celebrates new public libraries. And this year we celebrate both libraries build in 2019 and 2020.
New Date: IFLA ILDS Conference, 8-10 March 2022
22 April 2021To enable more robust in-person attendance, the date of the 17th International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Interlending and Document Supply (ILDS) Conference at the Qatar National Library (QNL) in Doha has been shifted to 8-10 March 2022.
IFLA LibPub + IFLA Strategy: launching the global library publishing map
21 April 2021In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the IFLA LibPub SIG and their engagement with the IFLA Strategy.
IFLA Statement on University of Cape Town Library Fire
20 April 2021It was with a heavy heart that IFLA heard the news of the fire that has damaged the Jagger Library at the University of Cape Town, along with other areas of the University and city, this past Sunday.
Webinar videos now available - Reflecting Back & Thinking Forward
17 April 2021'Your webinars uplifted me' is how one participant described the 'Reflecting back & Looking Forward' mid-term program delivered by IFLA's Literacy and Reading and Public Libraries professional units.