星期四, 22 八月 2013
In the Spotlight
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During the Closing Session, IFLA President Ingrid Parent officially announced the host location for the 81st World Library and Information Congress.
Join us in Cape Town, South Africa on 13-21 August 2015!
Watch for more information on www.IFLA.org...
In the Spotlight
22 八月, 08:30-10:30
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Focusing on the concept of strong libraries as a foundation for strong societies in order to promote development, IFLA President-elect Sinikka Sipilä and her team will brainstorm and develop new ideas.
New and senior professionals from all over the world are kindly invited to participate in this event: your presence will define the impact of the achievements.
更多22 八月, 16:15-17:30
Exhibition Hall 404-405
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The following is a summary of Tuesday's IFLA Highlights Session.
IFLA President Ingrid Parent provided an overview of the just released Trend Report, which was prepared through an extensive process. The breadth and depth of resources compiled on the IFLA Trend Report platform, and summarised in the Trend Report Insights Document, reflect the input of a range of experts who have volunteered their time and services in 2013. Since the report holds a CC BY-NC 3.0 licence, Ingrid encouraged people to be creative and proactive in its use. This can be done through conducting workshops, conferences and the hosting of events. She also encouraged library communities to translate the report and engage with their members on the subjects involved.
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Winning names for a couple of IFLA sponsored contests were drawn yesterday by IFLA President-elect, Sinikka Sipilä.
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During yesterday’s Plenary Session, Parag Khanna explored the different trends that have brought us to what he terms the “Hybrid Age”, which is ultimately a confluence of previous ages: the Information Age, Industrial Age, Agrarian Age, Stone Age. Widely varying technologies are merging and humans are merging with technology. As technology becomes ubiquitous, it is also becoming more intelligent, integrated and social.
更多星期三, 21 八月 2013
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IFLA is pleased to announce the publication of a Statement on Libraries and Development. The IFLA Governing Board approved the Statement on the 16th of August 2013.
Access to information is a fundamental human right that can break the cycle of poverty and support sustainable development. The library is the only place in many communities where people can access information that will help improve their education, develop new skills, find jobs, build businesses, make informed agricultural and health decisions, or gain insights into environmental issues. Their unique role makes libraries important development partners, both by providing access to information in all formats and by delivering services and programmes that meet the needs for information in a changing and increasingly complex society.
更多星期四, 22 八月 2013
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My thoughts today are stimulated by a sense of unease..."
Dr Cherian George, a Singaporean writer and academic, made it clear from the beginning that his plenary speech would cover some uneasy truths. Indeed, the propositions he put forth suggested that what is portrayed in the media is not always what it seems. Quite the contrary, mainstream media often adjusts truths to regulate the opinion of the masses. However, it is in such an ambiguous landscape that he believes the role of librarian as ‘custodians and curators’ of information is more important than ever.
更多星期三, 21 八月 2013
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After participating in the Social Science Libraries Section’s standing committee, Lynne Rudasill has been the Chair of IFLA’s Division 1 (Division of Library Types) since 2011. This year, she has been elected as the new Chair of IFLA’s Professional Committee (PC).
更多21 八月, 11:45-13:45
Summit 2
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Over the last 50 years, IFLA has produced a wide range of standards and guidelines in all fields of library and information services. IFLA professional units have been very active in identifying and responding to the need to have common sets of rules and practices that ensure high quality information and library services. In the ever evolving international information and library environment, up to date standards and guidelines are needed to assess and develop new activities and services. IFLA has a strong role to play to promote understanding and expertise among professionals working in this field.
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21 八月, 08:30-09:15
Exhibition Hall 404-405
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Parag Khanna is a leading geo-strategist, world traveller, and author. He is Director of the Hybrid Reality Institute, Senior Research Fellow at the New America Foundation, Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics IDEAS, Senior Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, Senior Fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, and Adjunct Professor in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore.
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What happens when the events of a single day threaten the cultural heritage of an entire nation? Haiti was faced with this predicament after a devastating earthquake struck in January 2010. Besides the devastation suffered by its people, the disaster also destroyed a great deal of Haiti’s cultural heritage in the form of important documents, printed material and books. It revealed the need for greater standards of document treatment and conservation in Haiti.
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All voting delegates are asked to collect their necessary voting documents at the IFLA Secretariat in Room 332.
Voting materials will be distributed only to those delegates who are in possession of the IFLA Voting Form 2013, duly signed by the appropriate authority.
21 八月, 16:15-18:00
Exhibition Hall 404-405
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Note: the General Assembly reconvenes at the Closing Session.
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Six speakers, all from different countries, shared the key issues surrounding eBooks and eLending in their regions on Monday’s all day eBook session.
Publishers and authors are generally concerned with the impact of libraries’ eBook circulation and their financial viability. Klaus-Peter Böttger from European Bureau of Library Information and Documentation Associations (EBLIDA) shared a recent case where Dutch libraries went to court to make sure they can lend eBooks. Margaret Allen shared that Australians are generally unhappy with the lack of Australian content and bestsellers’ availability. Keith Fiels of the American Library Association (ALA) covered author concerns on control of works, libraries’ impact on sales and ALA’s positive engagement with the big six (now five) publishers.
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2014 Fellows are from Bhutan, El Salvador, Nigeria, Philippines and Sri Lanka
DUBLIN, Ohio, 20 August 2013—OCLC, along with the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), has named five librarians chosen to participate in the Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program for 2014.
The 2014 Jordan IFLA/OCLC Fellows were announced today by Skip Prichard, OCLC President and CEO, at a news conference during the World Library and Information Congress: 79th IFLA General Conference and Assembly in Singapore. The 2014 Jordan IFLA/OCLC Fellows are:
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115 posters are on display at the Poster Session in the Exhibition Hall. Together they present a myriad of information for visitors, ranging from a library focusing solely on marine science to one hosting a Harry Potter Festival.
Walking between the crowded alleys, one would be happily inundated with paraphernalia and friendly smiles from representatives eager to share their work and materials presented on the boards. Some posters were informal whilst others were more in-depth.
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Complete information on how to become a delegate for IFLA WLIC 2014, including conference registration, hotels, library visits, tours & activities, etc., is now available in the Final Announcement.