News from IFLA
Librarians in Portuguese speaking Africa gathered in workshop: Awareness Creation, Advocacy and relevant Data Collection Strategies for UN 2030 Agenda.
International Advocacy Programme Project Report: (Ghana, 2018) IFLA's training materials on Libraries and Agenda 2030 and SDG's, used in a very successful workshop, connected librarians from Portuguese speaking countries in Africa.Make a coffee, sit back and read the PLS Minutes from Kuala Lumpur!
The Public Libraries Standing Committee came together for two stimulating meetings in Kuala Lumpur where we discussed our current initiatives and explored the major issues currently facing the public library sector. The Minutes of our meetings including the links to the presentations are now available.Don't miss the webinar on 24 September to find out whether new librarians can have a voice...
Make sure you join the upcoming dynamic webinar on issues close to your heart, organised by IFLA's NPSIG and CPDWL and delivered by ALA. It's all happening on Monday, 24 September 2018.BSLA Project Report: Senegal 2018
Senegalese librarians strengthen and build a strong professional Association with BSLA funded project.The European Parliament Votes on Copyright Reform: Giving and Taking Away
In a vote on copyright today, Members of the European Parliament offered welcome support to libraries’ heritage work. However, disappointing decisions elsewhere mean that IFLA, its members and its partners will need to continue working towards a law that empowers libraries to help users share, create and innovate.Better Laws, Better Practices: IFLA Active for Libraries on Copyright
Following the launch of a guide to implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty and a statement on copyright literacy at the World Library and Information Congress, IFLA has continued to make the case for copyright that works for libraries. In the last two weeks, the focus has been on the operation of collective rights management and the EU’s copyright reforms.Getting Started - a new IFLA guide for librarians on implementing the Marrakesh Treaty
"Getting Started: Implementing the Marrakesh Treaty for persons with print disabilities - a practical guide for librarians" was published as part of the LPD session in Kuala Lumpur.
Make the Right Choice, Send the Right Message: IFLA Urges MEPs to Support Libraries in Copyright Reform
Next Wednesday, all of the European Parliament’s 751 Members will have the opportunity to amend the draft Directive on copyright. In doing so, they will send a message to Europe’s citizens, teachers, creators and researchers. IFLA is urging them to make it a positive one.Dutch library named the world’s best new public library in 2018
Congratulations to School 7 (KopGroep Libraries) in the Dutch city of Den Helder, winner of 2018 IFLA/Sytematic Public Library of the Year Award
Scholarly Communication in Asia & Africa
Open Access might be a growing part of Scholarly Communication, but it is accompanied by challenges old and new, no matter where you are in the world- 1 sur 370
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