The IFLA Social Sciences Libraries Section (SocSci) in cooperation with Reference and Information Services Section (RISS) are hosting an ignite talks session “Bringing Back Patrons to the Library: Promoting Community and In-Person Programming in Digital World” at the 2023 IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 21-25 August 2023. Read More
Would you like to get involved with the Reference and Information Services Section (RISS)? Here’s how: Explore our Conferences pageProvide a translation for one of our resources – contact our Information Coordinator Learn how to become a Standing Committee Member – follow our elections pageBecome an… Read More
Please mark your calendar for the Reference and Information Services (RISS) Programme Session at the IFLA WLIC 2022 in Dublin, Ireland… Read More
The IFLA Information Technology (IT) Section in collaboration with the National University of Ireland Galway is delighted to call for proposals for a satellite conference in Galway, Ireland on the topic of Artificial Intelligence in libraries and information services. Read More
The IFLA RISS infographic “5 Best Practices for Chat Reference” in English; Spanish; Chinese; Arabic are available in IFLA Repository. Please feel free to share it in your respective communities. Please visit the RISS website and follow our… Read More
You can now view Clare O’Hanlon’s presentation, “A continuum of LGBTIQA+ community engagement in libraries: From collections and cataloguing to book displays, bathrooms and beyond” here: VIDEO PRESENTATION Clare has given her permission to share this video for professional development purposes provided that… Read More
IFLA LGBTQ Users SIG is not hosting a conference session at WLIC2018 because of the human rights situation for LGBTQ+ people in Malaysia. Instead, please enjoy this video presentation from Australian librarian and LGBTQ+ activist, Clare O’Hanlon. Clare’s presentation will take place… Read More
This is a call for participants to register and attend the Satellite meeting jointly arranged by the Information Technology Section and the Reference and Information Services Section. The satellite meeting will take place at the University of Warsaw Library, Warsaw, Poland. Read More
Dear Colleagues, The Reference & Information Services Section (RISS) cordially invites you to attend the following events at WLIC 2014 Our Standing Committee Meetings (Observers are very welcome) Sat 16 August 15.15‐17.45 Session 35 Room: Foyer Gratte-Ciel Parc Reference… Read More
2022 World Library and Information Congress: 87th IFLA Congress and General Assembly: July, 2022, Dublin, Ireland. Theme: Envisioning Post-pandemic Reference & Information Services and Support in a Shifting World 2019 World Library and Information Congress: 85th IFLA Congress and General Assembly: August, 2019 Athens, Greece. Theme:… Read More