About the Division of Libraries Serving the General Public
Scope
The Division is a forum for the IFLA Sections comprising libraries serving the general public as well as (special) library services directed to specific groups of the general public, such as children, linguistic minorities, people with disabilities, people in hospitals or prisons. The Division promotes the improvement of library services and information to all people and coordinates the activities of its Sections. It encourages the use of appropriate information and communication technologies to provide and develop services to the public. The Division continues to be concerned that IFLA promotes literacy and reading promotion through libraries and supports the basic idea of libraries playing a more important role in combating illiteracy throughout the world.
Sections/Discussion Groups belonging to Division III:
- Public Libraries
- Public Libraries & Democratic Process Discussion Group (2005-2006)
- Library Services to People with Special Needs Section
- Libraries for Children and Young Adults
- School Libraries and Resource Centres
- Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities
- Library Services to Multicultural Populations
- Metropolitan Libraries
Useful Addresses
Chair/Financial Officer: Ms Torny Kjekstad Library Director, Baerum Kommune Baerum Bibliotek 1304 SANDVIKA Norway Tel. +(47)67116900/ +(47)95184887(mobile) Fax +(47)67539755 E-mail: torny.kjekstad@baerum.kommune.no
Secretary: John Bruce Lake Librarian, Barbican Library Corporation of London, Silk Street LONDON EC2Y 8DS United Kingdom Tel. +(44)(20)73827098 Fax +(44)(20)76384141 E-mail: john.lake@corpoflondon.gov.uk
Last update: 29 July 2009
