Women, Information and Libraries Special Interest Group

Sponsoring body: Management of Library Associations Section

Scope

Women play a crucial role in realising basic human rights for all and in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDG's). Meeting the information needs of women is a major contribution of the library field to global development.

The Discussion Group focuses on women as users of library and information services, as workers in the library field, and as providers of information.

The overarching strategic framework is formed by the UN treaties, programs and initiatives related to women and information to create a fruitful link between IFLA and relevant international organisations.

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Last update: 25 January 2011

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Announcement

IFLA Women Information and Libraries Satellite Conference, Tampere Finland 2012

Call for proposals IFLA Women, Information and Libraries Special Interest Group (WIL) in cooperation with Women’s Information Network Europe (WINE) invites colleagues to submit proposals for its satellite conference to be held at University of Tampere, Finland, 8th to 10th August 2012. Conference Theme How can libraries and information centres improve accessibility to women’s information and preserve women’s cultural heritage?

Continued… | 24 October 2011

Announcement

Libraries providing integration, innovation and information for women

Conference Session 150: Libraries providing integration, innovation and information for women Women, Information and Libraries Special Interest Group 16 August 2011 16:00 - 18:00 | Room: Exhibition Hall A

Continued… | 10 August 2011

Announcement

Call for posters for the IFLA Satellite Meeting "Information Literacy and its impact on Women" 11-12 August 2011

The broad focus of this satellite meeting is information literacy (IL) and its impact, especially on women...

Continued… | 31 May 2011

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