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Feedback on IFLA 24 hours of Global IT event

The IFLA IT Section, the Big Data SIG, the AI SIG and all volunteers and professional units partners are pleased to announce that the online event "IFLA 24 Hours of Global IT", held on Wednesday, August 28th, was a great success. The event attracted a large audience  (nearly 500 live attendees) and featured a diverse and engaging set of presentations. Read More

  • News
  • 03 September 2024

Launch of IFLA’s Internet Manifesto!

This document represents a unification of library voices in regard to the Internet, it provides our vision of the Internet we want, it sets out a compelling narrative about the place of libraries in the digital space and provides a series of recommendations for different actors. Of course, we also see the manifesto as an opportunity to ensure that the library voice remains relevant and strong in the international discussions that are shaping the way forward in Internet Governance processes. Read More

  • News
  • 05 August 2024

[Extended] Call for papers – 24 Hours of Global Information Technology

The IFLA Information Technology Section, IFLA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group, and IFLA Big Data Special Interest Group are pleased to announce an upcoming international virtual event focused on Information Technology (IT) and Libraries. This webinar held across multiple time zones seeks to provide a snapshot of IT challenges and opportunities in libraries and provide regional perspectives on issues.  Read More

  • News
  • 13 June 2024

24 Hours of Global IT

The IFLA Information Technology Section, IFLA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group, and IFLA Big Data Special Interest Group are pleased to announce an upcoming international virtual event focused on Information Technology (IT) and Libraries. Read More

  • Events
  • 13 June 2024

Using Innovative Technologies to Reimagine Libraries and Archives Services in the National Library Board, Singapore

NLB has been working with public and private partners since April 2023 to explore innovative ways of leveraging technologies to engage our patrons in Singapore stories and connect them to our rich history. One such approach is the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) for new ways that our users can engage with Singapore content and foster stronger connections to our history. These endeavours also contribute to Singapore's approach of using “AI for the Public Good”, where technologies, including AI, can be used as a transformational force for good. Read More

  • News
  • 07 May 2024