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New IFLA ARL Webinar: Tales of rising from the ashes: rebuilding libraries/museums after a disaster

The IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section (ARL) Standing Committee continues its ongoing webinar series...

Integrating libraries and culture into sustainable development planning: IFLA SG speaks at 4th Culture Summit

Around the world, there are already very positive examples of local and regional governments integrating libraries and culture into their wider development policies. To spread this good practice, we need both to build awareness, and shape global frameworks. 

IFLA Adds a Library Perspective to the 2nd Memory of the World Global Policy Forum

The UNESCO Memory of the World Programme hosted the 2nd Memory of the World Global Policy Forum from 21-22 September 2021.

IFLA Division C and SET Call for Proposals - “International Engagement and Collaboration – Getting Started”

The IFLA Division C is continuing to host a Webinar Series for LIS students that was initiated by the IFLA Division IV – Support of the Profession in spring 2021.

IFLA WLIC 2021 Virtual Conference: Diversity and Inclusion in Art Libraries

Accra announced as World Book Capital 2023

IFLA strongly welcomes the announcement by UNESCO that Accra, Ghana, will hold the title of World Book Capital 2023. This represents a great opportunity to highlight the work of Ghana’s libraries in promoting books and reading throughout the population.

Knowledge Rights 21 - 21st Century Access to Culture, Learning and Research in Europe

Stichting IFLA Foundation is delighted to receive a €3m Arcadia grant to launch the new Knowledge Rights 21 (KR21) programme to promote access to knowledge for study, research and cultural life in Europe.

Available Now! The 2nd Edition of the UNESCO/PERSIST Guidelines for the Selection of Digital Heritage for Long-Term Preservation

To enable the enduring preservation of and access to documentary cultural heritage, including in digital form, in line with the UNESCO 2015 Recommendation, steps must be taken to preserve digitised and born-digital materials. The volume of digital information is almost incalculable, and continues to grow, which presents a significant challenge.

Looking back at the IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year Award 2021

What a great public library of the year award it was this year! And what a great winner Deichman, Public Library in Oslo is.

SSLS planning for the 2021-23

Call for candidates for co-opted members of the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Division Committee

Call for candidates for co-opted members of the Middle East and North Africa Regional Division Committee

Building a strong library voice in Internet Governance: interview with Bibliosuisse

From digital inclusion to media literacy, libraries have long worked to help build a more equitable digital ecosystem that everyone could access and benefit from. Libraries’ expertise can offer valuable insights to today’s internet governance and policy discussions – and more and more informational professionals are joining these dialogues and platforms.

Upcoming virtual event: Managing and Marketing Inclusion in Libraries

The IFLA sections on Management & Marketing and Library Services for People with Special Needs are hosting an exciting and inspiring joint virtual conference with a specific focus on managing and marketing for library users with special needs.

On-demand access to IFLA WLIC 2021 session recordings

All IFLA WLIC 2021 conference recordings are available for viewing in the e-Library.

Next events in Cataloguing

Check these next events related to Cataloguing.

Literacy at the Heart of Human-Centred Recovery: Marking International Literacy Day

To mark International Literacy Day 2021, IFLA releases a new research report, highlighting the contributions that libraries are making to successful literacy initiatives, in particular in developing countries.

UNESCO Memory of the World International Register Calls for Nominations for 2022-2023 Cycle

Following a period of review, UNESCO has once again announced they are accepting nominations for materials of world and historical significance to be added to the MoW International Register.

Libraries and culture for a fair, green and local recovery

At a meeting of the mayors of many of the most important cities around the world, IFLA, on behalf of the Culture2030Goal campaign, underlined the importance of investing in culture and libraries, and integrating them into policy planning in order to support greener, fairer development.

No Sustainable Local Development without Culture: Looking forward to the 4th UCLG Culture Summit

The fourth Culture Summit, organised by United Cities and Local Governments, will take place on 9-11 September in Izmir, Turkey, under the theme ‘Culture shaping the future’.