From February 27th to March 1st, the European Digital and Media Literacy Week took place in Brussels. Representatives from educational and media organizations across various countries participated in the international conference, offering insights into ongoing and forthcoming initiatives aimed at enhancing population literacy, promoting media education, countering disinformation, and advancing digital literacy.
A strategic priority for the University of Sydney Library is to foster a values-based culture and to build staff capability and create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming experience for all members of our community. This aligns with recent developments in bathroom provision world-wide.
Lincoln Corners is a partnership program between the Embassy of the United State of America and Pakistani university libraries, public libraries and cultural centres are part of this program. Currently 19 Lincon Corner centres are providing services throughout Pakistan via consuls general in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar.
Since its formation, the New Professionals SIG (NPSIG) has welcomed all librarians and LIS students passionate about libraries. Our programs and activities are designed to bring new professionals together in a welcoming environment. This summer, we are holding IFLACamp online to allow everyone to attend and enjoy this event with us. This year's theme is Libraries of the Future.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a strategic focus area of the IFLA Acquisition and Collection Development (ACD) Section, whose standing committee has a diverse membership. One initiative in the ACD work plan this year is to explore the global landscape of DEI in acquisition and collection development, to prepare for the coming changes in this area. We explore a Swiss example of DEI to demonstrate its application to acquisition and collection development practices.
IFLA’s newest advisory committee, Open Science & Scholarship, was endorsed by the Governing Board in 2023. The committee is using its first term to August 2025 to further define IFLA’s contributions to these issues, raise awareness among the Federation, collaborate with other IFLA units and partners to to shape opinion and debate around open access and library values, including intellectual freedom and human rights. Other issues that intersect with open science and scholarship include copyright reform and rights retention, equity and diversity (in all forms), trust and misinformation.
A highlight of the Information Futures Summit, to be held in Brisbane, Australia from 30 September to 3 October, will be the launch of our 2024 Trend Report. What can you expect in Australia, and how can you get involved in the run-up?
To support advocacy around the place of libraries in national and regional policy-making on information integrity, we are gathering examples of where governments are already recognising and supporting our institutions and profession. Deadline: 12 April!
Cultivating connections, understanding, and collegial relationships. Discover practical insights and real-life examples on building productive networks globally. Prioritize meaningful relationships for personal growth and enhanced library services impact.
Last week, the Parliament of South Africa took the important step of voting through the Copyright Amendment Bill, which promises to do much to support libraries in fulfilling their missions, as well as empowering authors and other creators. One key step remains - for the bill to be signed into law by the President.