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One Step Forward, No Steps Back: National Ratification Needs to Respect the Objectives of the Treaty of Marrakesh

The signing of the Treaty of Marrakesh in 2013 was a first step towards providing access to knowledge for some of the most vulnerable in society. It offers a response to the book famine that people with print disabilities have long faced. However, IFLA is concerned that when ratifying the Treaty, some countries risk introducing new barriers to access. This is completely contrary to the spirit of Marrakesh.

IFLA FAIFE Releases Statement on the Continued House Arrest of Natalya Sharina

Natalya Sharina, Director of the Library of Ukrainian Literature in Moscow, has been under house arrest since October 2015. Recent media reports, suggesting that her detention will continue at least until 28 October only underline the disproportionate and unnecessary nature of the treatment she has received. IFLA's Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression has issued a statement.

Continuing Professional Development: Building Quality Workshop Content Posted!

A Report of Library History/ Multicultural Libraries session in IFLA Columbus 2016 Conference

RISS Statement on Libraries and Development

At WLIC 2016 the Reference and Information Services Section finalized a document on libraries and development. This publication details the ways in which reference and other information services support the UN's 2030 Agenda, commonly known as the Sustainable Development Goals.

Our open session at WLIC 2016 was a huge success - thank you!

Great keynotes, inspiring thought leader discussion and wonderful number of delegates in attendance

Honours and Awards at the IFLA WLIC 2016 Closing Session

During the Closing Session on 18 August, IFLA President Donna Scheeder and IFLA Professional Committee Chair Maria Carme Torras i Calvo conferred the following honours and awards:

تكريم وجوائز حفل ختام مؤتمر الإفلا 2016

During the Closing Session on 18 August, IFLA President Donna Scheeder and IFLA Professional Committee Chair Maria Carme Torras i Calvo conferred the following honours and awards:

IFLA WLIC 2018 = Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!!!!

Join us in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in August 2018!

Presentations now available: "Worth a Thousand Words" A Global Perspective on Image Description, Discovery, and Access"

View the presentations made at IFLA WLIC 2016, Session 091, an all-day, off-site session sponsored by the Rare Books and Special Collections Sections and the Art Libraries Section.

مؤتمر الإفلا لعام 2018 في كوالا لمبور بماليزيا

Join us in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in August 2018!

*EXTENDED* IFLA Publication Series – Series Editor: Call for Expressions of Interest

IFLA and De Gruyter are seeking Expressions of Interest for the position of Series Editor for the IFLA Publication Series (often known as the ‘Green Backs’).

رحلة القادة تبدأ

:النصف الآخر: المكتبات تُمكن من إدخال أربعة مليار آخرين على الإنترنت

In order to help get the next 4 billion online, libraries will need support from governments, international organisations, businesses and civil society groups.

Drivers of Change – eBook Now Available

In 2015, librarians from across Latin America met in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They came to share experiences and reflections, hopes and ambitions about the future of libraries and how they could best serve their users. A new report, in Spanish, now shares their contributions. IFLA encourages you to read, reflect and share your own views on how libraries can be drivers of change.

Taking Access to the Next Level for the Visually Impaired

Libraries Welcome Marrakesh Treaty’s Entry into Force

الانتقال بالوصول الى المعلومات للمستوى التالي من أجل ضعاف البصر

Libraries Welcome Marrakesh Treaty’s Entry into Force

مبادئ الإتاحة العامة في المكتبات:

IFLA coordinates the Dynamic Coalition on Public Access in Libraries with Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL).