Theme: “The evolving roles of libraries and knowledge management services in government: the blurring of the distinction between explicit and tacit knowledge and opportunities for new synergies” The Government Libraries Section is seeking proposals for papers to be presented at a session to be held at the IFLA World Library… Read More
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
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
The deadline for proposals for both the IFLAPARL and Government Libraries Congress sessions have been extended to 29 March. Read More
The Guidelines for Libraries of Government Departments have been translated into German language by Maria Göckeritz and Christine Wellems. It has been published by IFLA at the IFLA Professional Reports series (no. 118). Read More
Mid-Term Conference Case Studies in Government Libraries Museu d’Història de Catalunya 3 Plaça Pau Vila (Palau de Mar building) Auditorium (4th floor) 08003 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain April 22-23, 2010 Subway stations: Barceloneta (L4) Google Map… Read More