Guidelines for Continuing Professional Development: Principles and Best Practices (Workshop)
12 July 2016Please join us for this workshop at WLIC in August!
Green and sustainable libraries in IFLA WLIC 2016, Columbus
12 July 2016This year the theme of the conference is Connections. Collaboration. Community. In accordance with this theme, Environmental Sustainability and Libraries Special Interest Group (SIG) will have an open session Green Libraries - Together, for All. But this is not all.
Stanford Report Finds Public Internet Access in Libraries Top Rated Solution to the Digital Divide
8 July 2016Internet governance stakeholders got together and deliberated on solutions for connecting the world’s next billion users to the internet - public access in libraries, schools, and other public institutions topped the list.
Public Libraries Making a Difference
8 July 2016Make sure you have your walking shoes on Monday 15 August so you can pop along to the Public Libraries Session at the newly renovated Columbus Main Library.' A sanctuary in times of need—the Public Library response to the requirements of refugees and other communities' will inspire and demonstrate the role of libraries in making a difference to people's lives.
Registration open for International Quality Assessment of LIS Education Programs Satellite Meeting
7 July 2016Please register for IFLA WLIC 2016 satellite conference on Wednesday, August 10, at 9am in Dublin, OH.
The very best of IFLA Green Library Award 2016
5 July 2016ENSULIB wishes to pay tribute to the winners and some excellent submissions.
Access to Information for the Visually Impaired – Latin American Libraries Stand Ready to Help
4 July 2016When countries around the world came together to discuss how to give visually impaired people easier access to books, libraries were at the heart of the drive for an ambitious, legally binding solution. These efforts paid off, with the Treaty of Marrakesh signed in 2013. Now it is time for implementation - a recent meeting in Panama offered a chance to advance down this path, with libraries having a strategic role.
Women in Open Technology and Culture: Information for Attendees and Speakers
1 July 2016Attendees & Speakers, August 11th is approaching quickly and we’re very excited to share program we have put together for “UnConference, Women in Open Technology & Culture.”
Major Step for Access to Knowledge for Visually Impaired
30 June 2016Canadian access to the Marrakesh Treaty starts the clock ticking towards its entry into force, opening up access to works of science and creativity for some of the most vulnerable people in the world. This is a major success, following years of effort by IFLA at WIPO and around the world.
Public Library of the Year 2016 Nominees Announced
30 June 2016Four libraries from Australia, the US, and Denmark, respectively, have been nominated for the Systematic Public Library of the Year which is awarded to the world’s best new public library.
A new CPDWL newsletter is now available
29 June 2016Libraries make an essential contribution to development
28 June 2016New IFLA publications to support your work on the UN 2030 Agenda. Act now to make sure libraries are included in your country’s national development plans for the SDGs!!
CPDWL Satellite Meeting in Cleveland Canceled
27 June 2016We are very sorry to inform you that the CPDWL satellite meeting in Cleveland, Transforming Libraries: What does this mean for continuing professional development and workplace learning? is canceled.
*REMINDER* Professional Unit Communication Award 2016 – Call for nominations
23 June 2016DEADLINE: 30 June 2016