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Local connections, internationally: IFLA at the United Cities and Local Government Retreat
23 February 2024IFLA addressed mayors and other local leaders at the United Cities and Local Government retreat, highlighting in particular the power of culture to deliver development, and the need to mobilise recognition of this at the global level.
Call for ENSULIB Newsletter Articles (June 2024)
23 February 2024We would like to invite everyone to share their stories/articles/announcements with the IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) for publication in our forthcoming newsletter.
Registration now open for the IFLA Information Futures Summit!
22 February 2024Ready to look into the future of information, and how we can ensure it is shaped by our field and our values?
Role of Librarians in fighting misinformation: A Librarian’s experience on Wikipedia
22 February 2024A key goal of IFLA's engagement with international organisations, not least the United Nations, is to create opportnities for our members to form partnerships that bring benefits to them and their communities. We're therefore happy to share this interview with Raymond Chepkwony of the Kenya National Library Service, who tells as about his experience of working with the UN country team in Kenya.
Setting a benchmark for the next IFLA Strategy: latest survey results out
22 February 2024We are happy to presents a summary of the results of our survey into the proposed changed pathways for the development of our next Strategy (2024-2029). This offers useful pointers on where we should focus most of our efforts, as well as lots of rich material for subsequent planning of actions. Crucially, it also gives us a benchmark that we can use when trying to evaluate whether future drafts of the Strategy are doing what the field wants and needs.
Call for abstracts: Symposium on Indigenous Matters and IFLA Journal Special Edition
21 February 2024The IFLA Indigenous Matters Section, together with the FAIFE and CLM Advisory Committees, seeks abstracts for a hybrid symposium on theme of “Stewarding Indigenous Knowledge through Ethics, Law, and the Archive”.
Advocating for school libraries for quality education through the IFLA School Library Manifesto
21 February 2024Advocating for school libraries not for the school library itself, but for quality education, is important both in countries where the school library does not have a legal framework and status, and in countries where the school library exists, but staff and funding are cut to “save money”. A very important and impactful advocacy tool could be the IFLA School Library Manifesto, released by IFLA and IASL in September 2021.
Call for presentations: International Symposium on Libraries and Censorship
21 February 2024Call for presentations: International Symposium on Libraries and Censorship
M&M Midterm Meeting in Lima - Peru
20 February 2024Webinar Registration Open: Gravestone Project in South Africa Over 25 Years: From Only a Name on a Stone to Finding Your Roots
20 February 2024Management of Library Associations (MLAS) conference in Kazakhstan on May 29-31, 2024
20 February 2024Launch of Internet Manifesto open working document & final online consultations 🗣
20 February 2024Provide your comments via the open working document before April 3, join an online consultation session or sign up to conduct a thematic workshop!
Call for Proposals: MCULTP Mini-Conference 2024
20 February 2024Sponsored by the IFLA Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section, the MCULTP Mini-Conference 2024 will explore how libraries and librarians support Multiculturalism and Multilingualism in their communities. This mini-conference intends to gather academic, public, and special librarians, as well as LIS professionals via a free online Zoom event.
When Hangzhou Meets Milan: A Joint Endeavor by Hangzhou and Milan Public Libraries Showcases “Hangzhou Feel” Exhibition
19 February 2024The “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.
Project SUPER/Project SIDLAK GABAY
19 February 2024To help students develop a love for reading, Project SIDLAK also aims to upscale the school library with more varied reading and learning resources, making it more functional and inviting to the students. Read more
Community Outreach Programme for SERLIN Member Libraries
19 February 2024As part of a community outreach drive, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) libraries have decided to extend its services to the libraries across the Ampara district by establishing a Library & Information Network under the umbrella of SEUSL libraries. This library and information network has been named “South Eastern Regional Library & Information Network (SERLIN), Sri Lanka”. Read more
Community Engagement and Expansion: The Role of the Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library
19 February 2024The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is dedicated to integrating the library into our patrons' daily lives and forging lasting connections. Going beyond conventional roles, our library prioritises strong relationships, offering personalised services and community-driven initiatives. By actively engaging with its diverse community, the library became a trusted partner in intellectual and cultural enrichment, ensuring it transcends its physical space to evolve into an essential, vibrant component of our patrons’ everyday experiences.
A Taste of Arabia for the CDNLAO 2023 in Doha
19 February 2024Strategies to improve collection practices and foster engagement with communities were the primary discussion topics at the 29th Conference of Directors of National Libraries in Asia and Oceania (CDNLAO), hosted by Qatar National Library (QNL). Read more