Literacy

Call for Proposals: Libraries for Literacy: Linking generations, Empowering communities

Robert J. Sarjant — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:30:24 +0100

The Literacy and Reading Section is in the process of planning for the IFLA World Library and Information Congress to be held in Helsinki, Finland from August 11-17, 2012.

Theme: Libraries for Literacy: Linking generations, Empowering communities
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Using Research to Promote Literacy and Reading in Libraries

Robert J. Sarjant — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:44:13 +0200

A short introductory brochure is now available Using research to promote literacy and reading in libraries (brochure). This complements the earlier and fuller guidelines for librarians. The full guidelines are available to download or purchase as a hard copy here.

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New Literacy and Reading Section newsletter out

Robert J. Sarjant — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:49:17 +0200

June's Literacy and Reading Section newsletter is now out and available here.

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Using research to promote literacy and reading in libraries: Guidelines for librarians

Lesley Farmer and Ivanka Stricevic — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:03:45 +0200

Using research to promote literacy and reading in libraries: Guidelines for librarians is a new IFLA professional report. The publication focuses on the importance of wisely consuming, conducting and applying research by librarians and their partners in order to promote literacy and reading in libraries. It is available to download or order as a hard copy from here.

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Beyond the United Nations Decade of Literacy: What Libraries Can Do

Robert J. Sarjant — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:58:57 +0200

As the United Nations Decade of Literacy winds down in 2012, it is a good time for libraries to assess their ongoing initiatives for advancing literacy. As part of the main IFLA conference in Puerto Rico, this program will showcase innovative and effective library-based literacy programs from diverse parts of the world.

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Beyond the United Nations Decade of Literacy: What Libraries Can Do

Robert J. Sarjant — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:48:24 +0200

Please click here to go to the the call for papers on the official World Library and Information Congress site.

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Reading links between generations: towards a more cohesive society

Robert J. Sarjant — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 18:33:38 +0200

To read the full announcement in Arabic click here.

La lecture lien entre les générations : vers une société plus solidaire

This has now been postponed until September 21-23 due to the ongoing events in Tunisia and neighbouring countries.

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Enhancing the Culture of Reading and Books in the Digital Age: Copyright as a Means to Foster Creativity and Access

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:03:32 +0200

Cherry blossoms in Osaka, Japan; image courtesy of pelican

Committee on Copyright and other Legal Matters (CLM)

2nd Unisa Conference on Reading Promotion and Storytelling for Children

Robert J. Sarjant — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:15:47 +0200

From 6 - 8 October 2010 the 2nd Unisa Conference on Reading Promotion and Storytelling for Children will take place at the University of South Africa in Pretoria. This will be accompanied by a Storytelling Festival on the evenings of 6 & 7 October.

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Literacy and Reading Section Brochure 2010

Robert J. Sarjant — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:55:59 +0200

Literacy and Reading Section Brochure - all the information you need to know about the section and what it does

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