Thailand

IFLA LSN mid-term meeting and seminar in Bangkok

IFLA LSN Section: Mid-term Meeting and Seminar for Librarians in Bangkok, Thailand

Providing a response to the evidence gap: libraries at the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development

Gaps were at the heart of the discucssion at the 2023 Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development in Bangkok, Thailand. These exist both in between the  situation today and the goals the United Nations have set for 2030, but also in the data and evidence we have to support progress. IFLA's representative at the event - Fathimath Nashfa of the Maldives - was about to highlight how libraries can contribute to both.

Building a stronger and more sustainable library field – IFLA workshop for Asia-Oceania libraries

In recent years, IFLA has focused strongly on how to develop library fields – the people, institutions, infrastructures and services that make it possible for communities to benefit from all that libraries can provide.

Information for Development – Mobilising Libraries in Asia-Pacific to Support UN Goals

The ability to access and apply information can be all too easily taken for granted. Yet it is arguably an essential development accelerator, enabling better decision-making from the individual to the government level.

IFLA Regional Workshop: Towards a Sustainable Library Field in Asia-Oceania

IFLA is looking forward to bringing together colleagues from across the Asia-Oceania region for a workshop focused on building the connections, skills and understanding needed to promote a sustainable library field.

Upcoming Webinar: From fake news to infodemic

In this webinar you will learn more about infodemic as a concept and how we went from fake news to infodemic in the last five years; about training initiatives at the World Health Organization (WHO) and the ASEAN-USAID PROSPECT in Jakarta, Indonesia. You will also hear the clarion call on the role of the librarian in advocacy and the skills needed to fight infodemic and infobesity.

CPDWL Webinar- Fighting back the Infodemic: CPD opportunities and initiatives for LIS professionals

Education International World Congress

IFLA, EIFL Congratulate Thailand on Copyright Reforms for People with Print Disabilities

IFLA and EIFL have addressed a letter of congratulation to the Prime Minister of Thailand, following the passage of legislation that will bring the country into line with the Marrakesh Treaty.