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Community Engagement and Expansion: The Role of the Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library

The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is dedicated to integrating the library into our patrons' daily lives and forging lasting connections. Going beyond conventional roles, our library prioritises strong relationships, offering personalised services and community-driven initiatives. By actively engaging with its diverse community, the library became a trusted partner in intellectual and cultural enrichment, ensuring it transcends its physical space to evolve into an essential, vibrant component of our patrons’ everyday experiences. Read More

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19 February 2024

IFLA ENSULIB Webinar Series: Urban Roles of Public Buildings and Spaces – The Public Library as the Community Space

The changed role of libraries requires a reconsideration of their spatial design and image, both in terms of architectural form and urban placement, including the relation of their public indoors to the open public spaces. Read More

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12 December 2023

Meet the trainers – Measurement, evaluation and demonstrating impact of library services

Last week, IFLA Headquarters held a Train-the-Trainers Workshop on measurement, evaluation, and demonstrating impact of library services. IFLA’s Member Engagement Officer Kristine Paberza-Ramiresa facilitated the workshop. Read More

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14 November 2023

IFLA Newsletter, October 2023: The Community-driven Initiatives Issue

Welcome to the October issue of the IFLA Newsletter! Read More

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19 October 2023

Libraries Empowering Climate Action: Ideas generated during WLIC 2023 Climate Session

IFLA challenged delegates at the 88th World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) to think boldly about their role in tackling the climate emergency in the open session: How Can Libraries Accelerate Climate Empowerment? Read More

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31 August 2023

Call for trainers: Measurement, evaluation, and demonstrating impact of library services

IFLA Headquarters is looking for librarians or library advocates to become trainers in order to build a pool of facilitators who can facilitate and teach a course on measurement, evaluation, and demonstrating the impact of library services Read More

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18 July 2023

Bringing Back Patrons to the Library: Promoting Community and In-Person Programming in Digital World

As a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, many library activities transitioned to remote services – with overwhelming success. Over the past two years, activities and services have returned to normal. Most of us are back working in the office. Our patrons are slowly returning to our buildings. Remote services, however, are here to stay. While these online and virtual services allow all types of libraries to continue to meet the varying needs of their communities, social interactions continue to decrease and some patrons remain isolated. There is a need, now more than ever, for libraries to bring back our patrons to the library to promote social engagement and community. How are you bringing back your patrons? Read More

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17 July 2023

Looking to Libraries for Resilience: stories of support in Ukraine and beyond

In times of hardship, individuals turn to one another to overcome, to recover, and to rebuild. The places where communities meet, where they can access services, and come together to support one another are therefore important for building community resilience. Read More

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03 May 2022

Las Bibliotecas Públicas y su Impacto en la Reducción de la Soledad y el Aislamiento Social

Presentación virtual y panel de discusión sobre el papel de las bibliotecas públicas que brindan servicios y su impacto en la reducción de la soledad, el aislamiento social, y recuperación económica. Tiempo: 17:00 – 18:30 h. (GMT +2) Barcelona, España; 11:00 CST Formato: Programa abierto con una… Read More

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14 April 2022

Libraries: Places That Care for People Webinar Series May 4, 5 and 6 2022

Book now IFLA Public Library Section Online Mid-Term Seminars Here’s your chance to examine how public libraries worldwide deliver healthier outcomes for their communities. Join IFLA’s Public Library Section for our online mid-term seminar “Libraries: Places That Care For People.” Photo by Towfiqu Barbhuiya, Pexels.com On… Read More

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29 March 2022

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