Ministers from the G20 Nations met in Rome from 29-30 July for the first meeting devoted to Culture in the history of the G20. Read More
The Civil Society Forum (31 May) is a biennial event that enables civil society actors active in the protection and promotion of a diversity of cultural expressions to coordinate their activities and engage with the governing bodies of the 2005 Convention. During the International Year of… Read More
Strengthening the global voice of libraries by making every librarian an advocate is a key part of IFLA's Strategy. But how can we teach advocacy? We interviewed Raphaelle Bats, France, to find out about her experiences. Read More
By Claire Stuckey, Children’s Librarian retired, Central Coast Council – Gosford, Australia With this programme the Libraries for Children & Young Adults Section is celebrating and promoting the language, culture and quality of children’s book publishing from over 50 countries. In 2021 the Section’s WTPB working group started preparations… Read More
The recording of IFLA’s virtual event, Libraries Inspire Engagement in Cultural Heritage, is available now! This event, presented by the Cultural Heritage Programme Advisory Committee, invited four speakers from different types of memory institutions to share their experiences, both working with their institutions’ collections themselves, as… Read More
In today’s information-dense and interconnected work, media and information literacy (MIL) is an essential ​skillset to foster in order to ensure all people can interact and engage with information of all types. ​ Building media and information literacy skills in all people is key to ensuring meaningful access to information. This in… Read More
The Italian Presidency of the 2021 G20 has prioritised a focus on fostering common action to promote and protect culture and cultural heritage for sustainable development. For only the second time, the Presidency will invite Ministers of Culture (and their equivalents) of G20 countries to discuss this… Read More
Learn about how libraries are finding dynamic ways to connect their communities to cultural heritage at our upcoming virtual event: Libraries Inspire Engagement in Cultural Heritage. Read More
Culture is a basic need. A community thrives through its cultural heritage, it dies without it. Libraries of course have an essential role in safeguarding this heritage, but their work doesn’t need to stop there! The work in cultural heritage can go beyond preservation, enabling… Read More
Libraries can have an important role in building understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We interviewed Dr Yakov L Shrayberg, President of the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, to find out about their International SDGs Calendar contest and how to get involved. Read More