Special Interest Groups

National Information and Library Policy Special Interest Group

In-deok An — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:35:38 +0100

On 5 December 2011 IFLA’s Professional Committee (PC) confirmed the establishment of the National Information and Library Policy Special Interest Group.

Semantic Web Special Interest Group

Emmanuelle Bermes — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:07:06 +0100

The Semantic Web SIG is dedicated to gathering and disseminating information about the use of Semantic Web standards in libraries.

Created following IFLA 77th WLIC in Puerto Rico, the Semantic Web Special Interest Group (SWSIG) intends to gather professionals interested in the application of Semantic Web standards such as RDF and OWL to library data and applications, and the development of Linked Data in libraries.

RFID Special Interest Group

Frank Seeliger — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:50:44 +0100

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Special Interest Group

Environmental Sustainability and Libraries Special Interest Group

Veerle Minner — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:58:54 +0200

Scope

The consideration of the role of humanity in climate change and the notion of sustainable development are core concerns of society, and consequently of libraries.

National Organizations and International Relations Special Interest Group

Rizwan Choudhary — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0200

Scope

This Special Interest Group wants to be a forum for those who work in the realm of international relations to develop tools and networks and to advocate for their work both within their own organisations and with the broader IFLA professional community.

New Professionals Special Interest Group

Dierk Eichel — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0200

Scope

The “New Professionals” are representing a new generation of LIS students and recently qualified professionals.

Library History Special Interest Group

Louis Takács — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0200

Scope

This Special Interest Group is the continuation (as of 2009) of the former Library History Section. It aims to be the means within IFLA by which professionals specializing in all fields of librarianship can be made aware of the importance of an understanding of the past and of the profession's theoretical foundations to the successful provision of library services in the present and future. In particular, the SIG concentrates on universal and broad themes of library history, regional or international or local experience of general significance.

E-Metrics Special Interest Group

Markku Laitinen — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0200

Scope

E-metrics encompasses the strategies and processes for the gathering, processing and reporting of statistics and performance measures to describe the use, users and uses of electronic and networked information services and resources.

Agricultural Libraries Special Interest Group

Louis Takács — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0200

Scope

Agriculture is an important activity all over the world. Farmers, ranchers, agricultural managers, and policy makers need to keep abreast of continuing advances in agricultural methods both in developed and developing countries. The IFLA Agricultural Libraries Discussion Group is aimed at promotion, development and support of library and information services for the benefit of the agricultural sector.

Indigenous Matters Special Interest Group

Jack Leong — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0200

Scope

This Special Interest Group will consider the broad range of issues relating to indigenous peoples, indigenous knowledge and libraries and information services. These include awareness of indigenous peoples and issues, content and perspectives, description and classification of materials, accessibility and use, handling of secret or sacred and offensive material, copying and repatriation of records, digitization and the Internet, intellectual property, governance and management, employment, and education and training for professional practice.