UNESCO Multistakeholder Dialogue on Culture and Arts Education
IFLA joins UNESCO Multistakeholder Dialogue on Culture and Arts Education to highlight role of libraries in powering life-long learning. Read More
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- 25 May 2023
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AVMS Webinar “Student-Created Media: Designing Research, Learning, and Skill-Building Experiences”
Sponsored by the IFLA Audiovisual and Multimedia Section (AVMS), this program will provide insight into how librarians and their faculty partners in designing assignments for authentic learning and supporting students in multimedia production. Read More
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- 13 February 2023
Library perspectives on development in Oceania: looking ahead to DevNet 2022
The below contribution comes from IFLA Regional Division Committee for Asia-Oceania member Togi Tunupopo (National University of Samoa and Library Association of Samoa, Apia). Read More
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- 01 December 2022
Information for Development: Libraries and UN Experts Engage in Bangkok
Access to information is often taken for granted, but represents a key condition for achieving innovation and positive change. At a seminar at the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia-Pacific in Bangkok, around 50 libraries explored opportunities for stronger engagement in development initiatives. Read More
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- 23 November 2022
A Pledge for Climate Empowerment: Count Libraries In!
During the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), to be held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt from 6-18 November 2022, IFLA invites the global library field to call for recognition of libraries as partners in climate education, public awareness, training, public participation, public access to information, and international cooperation - the elements of action for climate empowerment (ACE). Read More
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- 03 November 2022
Making a reality of access to knowledge: new website supports advocacy and WIPO engagement
As part of a global group of organisations committed to promoting access to knowledge at the World Intellectual Property Organization and beyond, IFLA encourages the library field to engage with a new website which shares key resources and data for advocacy and awareness-raising. Read More
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- 12 October 2022
IFLA Announces the Launch of the 2022 IFLA-UNESCO Public Library Manifesto at the United Nations Transforming Education Summit
The Transforming Education Summit has brought diverse stakeholders including policymakers and civil society organisations together at the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York to make commitments towards reimagining and transforming education. From 16-19 September, delegates from around the world are exploring how to respond to the global crisis… Read More
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- 17 September 2022
IFLA to Highlight the Importance of Access to Information and the Role of Libraries at the Transforming Education Summit
The Transforming Education Summit will bring leaders, civil society, and diverse voices in education together at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to take steps towards reimagining and transforming education. From 16-19 September, the Summit will explore how to respond to the global crisis on equity, inclusion, quality,… Read More
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- 06 September 2022
Save the Date: IFLA Side Event at MONDIACULT 2022 – Accelerating Education-Culture Linkages through Collaboration
IFLA is excited to bring the perspective of libraries to the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – MONDIACULT 2022 with an official side event. Read More
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- 25 August 2022
Recording of the IFLA Local History and Genealogy Section Workshop (Part 1) is now available
The IFLA Local History and Genealogy Section held a workshop on 16 August 2022 on highlighting experiences with integrating local history and genealogy materials with K-12 students. Read More
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- 22 August 2022