*REMINDER* Call for Nominations for Section Standing Committees August 2017 – August 2021
8 November 2016Nominations for candidates to serve on the Standing Committees for the period from August 2017 to August 2021
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What does being a member of the Public Libraries Standing Committee involve?
8 November 2016Nominations are now open for IFLA's Standing Committees 2017-2021. We've put together some useful information about the Public Libraries Section and the role of the Standing Committee.
Libraries, Copyright and Innovation at Mozilla Festival
4 November 2016IFLA attended the 7th annual Mozilla Festival (MozFest) on 28-30 October at Ravensbourne College, London, to set out the library perspective on copyright, especially in the context of current EU reforms.
IFLA Library update
3 November 2016Over 550,000 downloads since 2013
Jamaica’s Library and Information Week 2016 “Libraries Matter: Harnessing information for national development"
31 October 2016IFLA would like to wish the Library and Information Association of Jamaica (LIAJA) a successful Library and Information Week 2016. LIAJA has set itself the goal to educated as many of Jamaica’s people as possible about the opportunities presenting themselves as a result of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
*REMINDER* Call for Nominations for President-elect and Members of the Governing Board of IFLA
31 October 2016Nominations for President-elect August 2017-August 2019 (President 2019-2021) and Members of the Governing Board of IFLA (August 2017-August 2019)
Library Voices at the European Parliament - IFLA Supports Generation Code: Born at the Library
29 October 2016A hundred Members of the European Parliament took the opportunity last week to meet librarians from their own countries, as part of Public Libraries 2020’s successful Generation Code: Born at the Library event. IFLA was proud to attend and lend its support, and help raise awareness of what needs to change in Brussels to help Europe's librarians do the best by their communities.
Effective Libraries Central to Sustainable Access to Information: IFLA Participates in CopyCamp 2016
29 October 2016The growing use of digital technology to provide, access and share knowledge is leading to an ever wider gap between users’ expectations and what libraries were legally allowed to offer. At CopyCamp, a conference on copyright issues in Poland, IFLA set out the risks this poses to libraries' crucial balancing role, and called on participants to follow and support its work.
From Marrakesh to Buenos Aires: IFLA Highlights Key Role of Libraries in Providing Books for the Blind
29 October 2016IFLA participated in a on 18-19 October on the implementation of the Treaty of Marrakesh in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This allowed key stakeholders from across Latin America shared experiences and concerns, and to work together to develop a roadmap towards effective ratification and real outcomes for people with print disabilities throughout the continent.
IFLA Celebrates International Open Access Week
25 October 2016Five years ago IFLA released its current Statement on Open Access, and its contents still stands strong and relevant. IFLA wants to acknowledge the importance of open access for access to knowledge and promote open access by sharing stories from our members during the International Open Access Week 2016.
IFLA Calls for Copyright Reforms to Support Libraries in Colombia
24 October 2016Colombia is currently planning a major reform of its copyright laws which will impact libraries and their users. IFLA has addressed an open letter to the government, underlining that supporting Colombia’s libraries will promote education, creativity and innovation, as well as helping achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
IFLA brief on the HABITAT III New Urban Agenda
21 October 2016HABITAT, a platform which gathers every 20 years to shape the future of human settlements, has issued its Quito Declaration on sustainable cities and human settlements for all – the New Urban Agenda.
IFLA Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean: Call for Applications to host the Regional Office
19 October 2016IFLA is seeking applications from organisations in the region interested in establishing and staffing a new Regional Office.Deadline: 18 November 2016
Call for online articles: library spaces for children and young adults
10 October 2016Children and young adults department is often the colourful, cozy haven in the library. Libraries designed for children and YA awake imagination and welcome all visitors.
Workshop for Law Librarians in Africa
10 October 2016Open access to legal knowledge in Africa
Report on IFLAPARL activities at WLIC 2016
7 October 2016The report covers the main session organized by the Section on Library and Research Services for Parliaments, with links to presentation files.
What’s the Deal? Trade, Copyright and Libraries Discussed at WTO Public Forum
7 October 2016Despite political criticisms, trade-based globalisation is an unavoidable part of modern economies and society. As countries have sought to facilitate exchanges of goods and services, they have signed deals that have far reaching effects on national legislation. IFLA held a panel at this year's WTO Public Forum to explore the impacts on libraries, and whether recent trends give grounds for optimism or pessimism.
A Better Deal for Libraries and their Users: IFLA Addresses World Intellectual Property Meeting
7 October 2016IFLA took the floor three times during the General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva, calling on ministers, heads of intellectual property offices and diplomats to agree on copyright reforms that will allow libraries to do the best by their users.
WILSIG 2016 Action Plan
6 October 2016The WILSIG 2016 Action Plan is now available for viewing.
Out Now: October 2016 issue of IFLA Journal
5 October 2016View the complete issue online