Out Now: March 2023 issue of IFLA Journal
The March 2023 IFLA Journal features 15 articles of which 12 represent original research and 3 offer reviews of important topics in the LIS field. Read More
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- 16 March 2023
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Libraries delivering on open government: IFLA speaks at African Peer Review Mechanism
Drawing on the insights provided in the publication "The Government Information Landscape in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities for Improvement", IFLA presented on the role of libraries at the African Peer Review Mechanism's African Governance Seminar, highlighting our contribution to open governance goals. We are grateful to Nerisa Kumar, Information Africa Organization, for attending and providing this report. Read More
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- 17 December 2022
IFLA ENSULIB Webinar Series — Neighborhood Science: Working Locally to Confront Global Challenges
Join this fast-paced webinar to learn how libraries are working at the forefront of citizen science; the connection between NASA climate change science, citizen science observations, and mosquito-borne disease; how the international GLOBE Mission Mosquito citizen science campaign is providing a common language and approach for meeting the global challenge to ensure good health for all from mosquito-borne diseases; and examples of resources and partnerships that public, academic, and research libraries can leverage. Read More
- Events
- 10 October 2022
Delivering regionally, delivering for citizens: Building the effectiveness of Access to Information initiatives
Join our Spanish-language panel on how to increase the impact of access to information initiatives in Latin America, notably through libraries, as part of the International Day for the Universal Access to Information, to be held at 17:00 UTC on Tuesday 28 September. Read More
- Events
- 27 September 2021
Making the Decisions that Matter Better: IFLA Releases Statement on Open and Good Governance
IFLA has published a new statement on the role of library and information services in improving the way societies are governed, both through optimal decision-making within government, and effective scrutiny and engagement by parliaments and wider populations. Read More
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- 05 January 2021
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IFLA Statement on Libraries and Open and Good Governance
Relating to Sustainable Development Goal 16 – peace, justice and strong institutions – IFLA’s new Statement on Libraries and Open and Good Governance provides recommendations for government and others on how to make the most of library and information services to improve policy-making and implementation. The statement… Read More
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- 05 January 2021