Freedom of information

Banned Books video calendar is rolling

IFLA — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:53:23 +0100

The Entresse Library in Espoo, Finland, and IFLA's FAIFE (Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression) Committee have together created the world's first Banned Books video calendar which has been running now for two weeks. If you've missed a day, here's your chance to catch up as we've collected all of the first 14 videos in one place.

Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE)

Intellectual Freedom across the Globe

Louis Takács — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:00:43 +0200

Registration is now open for “Intellectual Freedom across the Globe,” a series of three webinars on international issues related to free speech, censorship and access to information in libraries and beyond. The webinars will be held during November 2011 and feature speakers from several countries. The series is co-sponsored by ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and

Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE)

FAIFE Satellite Meeting Cancelled

IFLA — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:02:00 +0200

Dear colleagues,

Due to unexpectedly low registration, the 2011 FAIFE Satellite Meeting (Intellectual Freedom in a Changing World) scheduled for 10-12 August 2011 in Miami Beach, Florida has been cancelled.

ALA and IFLA will make sure that the topics of the Satellite Meeting will be covered in a series of webinars to take place this coming fall.

Full details to follow.

Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE)

Library Advocacy: Sharing and Learning from National and International Experiences

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:42:26 +0200

This one-day conference—aimed at library and information professionals in all sectors and at all levels—focuses on providing tools and sharing expertise for library advocacy in the current financial climate, while providing excellent peer networking opportunities.

The programme looks at the benefits of advocating for the value of libraries and information services to government and other stakeholders.

Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE)

The role of Information Technology in defeating the Arab regimes: Facebook 2-0 Arab Presidents

IFLA — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:38:29 +0200

A brand new FAIFE Spotlight is now available and awaits to be read through!

It offers a comprehensive analysis of the situation in Egypt and Tunisia in January 2011 and the role of Information Technology in defeating the Arab regimes by Mahmoud Khalifa.

Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE)

The New Press and Media Act in Hungary

Kai Ekholm and Tarja Svärd-Ylilehto — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:43:08 +0100

In December 2010 Hungary's Parliament passed a law which threatens fines on media who engage in "unbalanced coverage".

The following article written by FAIFE Chair Kai Ekholm and Tarja Svrda Ylilehto offers a detailed analysis of the situation, along with further study of the events that have taken place since the law's passage. Tarja is a researcher studying the transition from classic censorship to ubisociety.

Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE)

Exclusive: FAIFE Committee member’s report from Egypt!

IFLA — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 10:33:51 +0100

It's an honour to share with you the direct diary from Dr. Shawky Salem, a member of the FAIFE Committee from Egypt. Shawky's report of the last 18 days makes compelling reading, I urge you to share it widely!

DIARY REPORT FOR 18 DAYS

Situation in Egypt & end of the Mubarak Regime

THE BATTLE BETWEEN CAMELS & INTERNET IN THE 21^st CENTURY

Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE)

What is the effect of WikiLeaks for Freedom of Information?

Päivikki Karhula — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:15:07 +0100

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Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE)

Senior Policy Advisor blogs from the Internet Governance Forum

IFLA — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:09:10 +0200

The IFLA Senior Policy Advisor, Stuart Hamilton, is attending the Internet Governance Forum in Vilnius, Lithuania between the 14th and 17th September. Reports from the sessions, photographs and other news can be found in his blog.

Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE)

Lecture of the Law Libraries Section in Göteborg

Franck Hurinville — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:34:55 +0200

Conference Session 96

Law Libraries, Government Libraries and Government Information and Official Publications

12 August 2010 13:45 - 15:45

Creating an international legal information policy agenda: issues and challenges

Law Libraries Section