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Unshelving Voices: Empowering Libraries Against Censorship

On August 6-7, 2024, the “Unshelving Voices” symposium at UNAM in Mexico City brought together a diverse group of presenters and participants from around the world to discuss and tackle the pressing issue of censorship in libraries. Hosted by the MEXINFO and UNAM organizers, this event was a resounding success, thanks to the insightful contributions and active engagement of all involved. “Unshelving Voices” was a collaboration of the IFLA (International Federal of Library Associations) groups including the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Information (FAIFE), the LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group, the School Libraries Section, and the Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS). Read More

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  • 16 August 2024

Addressing censorship, information integrity, indigenous matters and AI at the Mexican Information Global Forum

The event held contemporary and historical public debates on the power of knowledge and information conveyed by institutions and people with different profiles and trajectories within the fields of research, activism and professional practice in different parts of the world. Individuals presented research projects and initiatives that aim to improve and make access to information more equal. Read More

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  • 13 August 2024

LGBTQ+ Users Special Interest Group resource repository

The LGBTQ Users group is aimed at professionals in libraries and documentation centers to strengthen their skills in addressing LGBTQ+ users information needs. It thus creates tools to enhance professional practice and inspire the community. Among them, a repository has been set up to help librarians build LGBTQ+ collections by easily locate places where to find reliable resources. The document is a work in progress and is intended to be participatory. We hope for collective goodwill to identify relevant resources: professional blogs, bookstores, specialized social media libraries, working groups in professional associations in as many languages as possible... Also, if you are aware of a rich and interesting resource , do not hesitate to send it to us so that we can enrich this directory! Read More

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  • 15 March 2024

Division F Webinar Series: Libraries of the Future (Session Two)

The webinar series is for those with an interest in the works of professional sections that are organized under Division F. Representatives from each section will deliver a short presentation about the future libraries look like in their areas. Two identical sessions are scheduled as below: Date and time: May… Read More

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  • 10 June 2023

Webinar Series: Libraries of the Future

The webinar series is for those with an interest in the works of professional sections that are organized under Division F. Representatives from each section will deliver a short presentation about the future libraries look like in their areas. Read More

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  • 10 June 2023

Call for Proposals: The Library is Open

IFLA’s Management and Marketing Section, in collaboration with IFLA’s LGBTQ+ Users Special Interest Group, is pleased to invite you to submit your paper proposals for our upcoming satellite conference titled: « ‘The Library is open’: creating safe working environments for LGBTQ+ library employees and marketing supportive LGBTQ+ services » Read More

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  • 15 March 2023