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WLIC 2021: A Solutions Room on Implementing the "IFLA Guidelines for Professional LIS Education Programs"

Develop LIS education programs, appropriate to a diverse community and relevant to its local contexts in a globalized economy

MLAS new videos about "Advocacy: The Power of Networking"

The Session of Local History and Genealogy Section on the IFLA WLIC 2021

WLIC 2021 Event: Multicultural library services worldwide

IFLA SET + IFLA Strategy: celebrating collaboration

Closely aligned to the IFLA Key Initiative 3.1 “Provide excellent opportunities for networking and learning” the IFLA Section on Education and Training (IFLA SET) sets an excellent example by focusing on collaboration and developing collective actions across sectors.

IFLA WLIC 2021: An Open Forum on LTR research projects: Beyond Helicopter Research: Unpacking International Studies on LIS Education and Research Methods

Join the webinar on August 18 2021!

IFLA WLIC 2021: A Solutions Room on Implementing the "IFLA Guidelines for Professional LIS Education Programs": Stakeholder Perspectives and Buy-in Locally and Globally, with IFLA President Christine Mackenzie, President-Elect Barbara Lison and others

Join the webinar on August 18 2021!

Libraries and the Digital Environment in 2021: Survey

A new IFLA survey gathers insights on the state of libraries in the digital ecosystem in 2021.

Libraries Have Role in G20 Pillars of Action - People, Planet, Prosperity: G20 Culture Ministers Declaration

Ministers from the G20 Nations met in Rome from 29-30 July for the first meeting devoted to Culture in the history of the G20.

Call for Papers: 17th IFLA Interlending and Document Supply Conference

The IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing (DDRS) Standing Committee is pleased to announce the 17th Interlending and Document Supply (ILDS) Conference, hosted by Qatar National Library in Doha, Qatar from 8 to 10 March 2022.

IFLA Regional Division Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs: Election results released

Following elections among incoming members of IFLA’s new Regional Division Committees, the identities of the people who will lead their work over the coming two years is now known.

Get involved with IFLA WLIC 2021: Set the agenda

This year’s World Library and Information Congress, by bringing together expertise, insights and energy from around the world, provides a unique catalyst for the innovations that will shape the future of our field. In this newsletter, find out more about the exciting opportunities to set the agenda at WLIC 2021.

Recognising libraries as SDG implementation partners in 2021, Part 3: experiences in engaging in the Voluntary National Review process

In the third and final story in our series focusing on reviews of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2021, we hear from libraries in four countries about their experience of engaging in this process.

IFLA Africa Section + IFLA Strategy: discussing Fake News, the Infodemic, Digital Fatigue and Meta literacy

In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the IFLA African Regional Section and their engagement with the IFLA Strategy.

Join us at #WLIC2021: How Open Access Affects Serials Assessment

The Serials & Other Continuing Resources Committee (SOCRS) is pleased to invite the IFLA community to our programme during IFLA WLIC 2021: How Open Access Affects Serials Assessment

WLIC 2021 -SIG Library History session

LSN July 2021 newsletter published

IFLA Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section + IFLA Strategy: organising inclusive events

In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of IFLA’s Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section (IFLA MCULTP) and its engagement with the IFLA Strategy.

Big Data Special Interest Group WLIC2021 sessions

Two events will be hosted by Big Data SIG during WLIC2021: - Better together: Creating solutions to the challenges of data use, reuse, and sharing - Library Carpentries: A 360 Degree Review of Supporting Data Science Skills