The June 2024 issue of the IFLA Journal delves into the multifaceted roles of libraries in navigating contemporary global challenges. This issue underscores the diversity of library practices worldwide, highlighting their pivotal role as catalysts for knowledge, technology, and social resilience in the face of global challenges.
The recording is now available below for the webinar "Providing New Insights in the Fields of Genealogy and Local History in Asia: Part 2." This presentation, sponsored by the IFLA Local History and Genealogy Section, was held on 11 June 2024.
Following the recent publication of a series of key IFLA standards by the IFLA Chinese Language Centre, we're happy to share a conversation between the coordinator of the Centre and Victoria Owen, Chair of the IFLA Advisory Committee on Standards, to understand more about the impact of the translation of IFLA materials.
The IFLA Local History and Genealogy Section cordially invite you to a webinar on 11 June 2024, 10:00-11:30 (China time) about new insights in the field of genealogy in Asia.
The “Hangzhou Feel” Exhibition, a collaborative project between Hangzhou Public Library and its international sister library, Milan Public Library, was successfully held in Milan, Italy, from September 16 to November 30,2023. Beyond strengthening the connection between libraries, the exhibition also aimed to foster mutual respect and understanding between Eastern and Western cultures, contributing to the advancement of the creative and cultural industries in both cities.
Ancient books are important carriers of Chinese civilisation. To meet the diversified needs of readers in the networked context of informatisation, the National Library of China has established the “Chinese Ancient Books Preservation & Conservation Project". Read more
IFLA’s Local History and Genealogy Section, in collaboration with KU Leuven Libraries, is pleased to invite you to take part in our free satellite meeting “Innovative approaches in engaging people with local history and genealogy” on 17-18 August in Leuven, Belgium.
Registration is now open for the upcoming webinar "Providing New Insights in the Fields of Genealogy and Local History in Asia."