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MLAS Building Strong Library Associations Initiative
13 March 2024Are you looking for a new job? Join this event!
11 March 2024What does Open Science mean to you? Meet our new Open Science and Scholarship Advisory Committee
11 March 2024IFLA’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.
Building up to Brisbane: towards the IFLA Trend Report 2024
8 March 2024A 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?
Arabic translation of IFLA/UNESCO Multicultural Library Manifesto Toolkit has been released
6 March 2024Mobilising libraries for information integrity - answer our survey now!
5 March 2024To 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!
Relations, Not Just Technologies: Why Connections Matter for Global Resource Sharing - Video Recording
5 March 2024Cultivating 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.
Welcome progress, but one key step remains in updating South Africa's copyright law
3 March 2024Last 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.
Now Available: IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Newsletter, February 2024
1 March 2024The first issue of 2024 of the IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Division Newsletter includes editorials from the Chair of the Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee, the Manager of the Regional Office for Asia and Oceania, and news both from IFLA and the region and beyond.
CFLA-FCAB Announces 2024 Board of Directors
27 February 2024Albukhary International University: A Tapestry of Vision, Values, and Architectural Grandeur
27 February 2024In the heart of Alor Setar, Albukhary International University (AIU) stands as a testament to architectural brilliance, resonating with the inspired historical design reflecting the grandeur of classical Islamic architecture from the golden age of knowledge. Beyond its physical beauty, AIU is distinguished by the diversity of its multicultural students, representing over 60 nationalities. As a private nonprofit education institution, AIU was founded with the aim to provide an opportunity for talented, driven, yet underprivileged individuals to pursue higher education, transforming them into holistic, adaptable, balanced, well-rounded, and life-ready graduates poised to be agents of change in societies. Read more