Would you like to get involved with the Library Theory and Research Section (LTR)? Here’s how: Explore our projects page – contact the project organiser or Section ChairProvide a translation for one of our resources – contact our Information Coordinator Learn how to become a Standing Committee Member… Read More
The workshop will share the Library Theory and Research and Social Science Libraries Sections’ extensive experience in social science research methods to introduce participants to methods for conducting international and comparative research. It introduces participants to methods and tools to equip them to design, conduct, and critique qualitative and mixed methods research in international and comparative settings. Participants will explore the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of data collection methods and evaluate strategies for research design. Read More
This interactive post-satellite workshop is organized by IFLA Library Theory and Research & Social Science Libraries Sections in cooperation with IFLA Journal. This workshop introduces participants to methods and tools to equip them to design, conduct, and critique qualitative and mixed methods research in international and comparative settings. Participants will explore the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of data collection methods and evaluate strategies for research design. Read More
The Library Theory and Research Section will participate in an open and free webinar on May 27, 17:00 - 18:30 CEST led by the IFLA Division C under the theme: “IFLA opportunities for LIS students – engagement in the profession”. Read More
Available the recording of IFLA WLIC 2021: a Solutions Room on Implementing the “IFLA Guidelines for Professional LIS Education Programmes”: Stakeholder Perspectives and Buy-in Locally and Globally. The session was led on August 18 and 19 at WLIC2021 with leaders and stakeholders together for robust engagement and creative… Read More
SIG Library History 2020 Annual Report, and Action Plan 2020-2021 Read More
IFLA Information Technology Section - Open webinar series: quarterly online coffee talks with librarians and academics on emerging technologies Webinar #2: "Where do we fit into the 4IR: librarians' perceptions" - Follow-up Read More
The Knowledge Management Section is pleased to announce the publication of its IFLA Journal Special Issue: Knowledge Management and library innovation in a changing world. Guest editors Leda Bultrini and Wilda Newman share their outlook for innovation in the knowledge landscape, and several articles from library leaders, scholars, and information… Read More
IFLA Journal and IFLA’s Library Theory and Research (LTR) and Information Literacy (IL) Sections are pleased to announce a call for papers for a special issue focused on theory and practice in information literacy. Peer review submission deadline: 30 June 2019 Read More