IFLA Newsletter June 2022: WLIC edition
29 June 2022The Irish National Committee is delighted to invite you all to the 87th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) taking place from 26 to 29 July 2022 in Dublin, Ireland.
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IFLA Newsletter May 2022: Editorial
27 May 2022Welcome to the May IFLA Newsletter. With just two months to go until the World Library and Information Congress, we've got more exciting updates about what awaits you in Dublin, including links to the full programme, and a key reminder to apply for emerging leaders’ grants. There's also news about this year's IFLACamp, and on the recipients of the ARL grants.
IFLA Information Technology Section + IFLA Strategy: cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, future?
11 May 2022With an eye to disseminating information technology programmes and initiatives in a useful and practical way, IFLA’s Information Technology Section is actively engaging with relevant topics to support the sharing of best practices across IFLA’s membership and the global library field. These initiatives are closely aligned to the IFLA Key Initiative 2.3 “Develop standards, guidelines, and other materials that foster best professional practice”.
IFLA Newsletter April 2022: Editorial
22 April 2022This month's newsletter comes with a message from IFLA President Barbara Lison.
In conversation with: Atlanta Meyer, Chair, Literacy and Reading Section
22 April 2022As part of our April newsletter, and in line with the focus on World Book Day, we talked to Atlanta Meyer, Chair of IFLA's Literacy and Reading Section, about her perspectives on the importance of books and reading today, and what her Section has planned:
WLIC 2022 Dublin is almost upon us!
21 April 2022With registration opening in March, we already have more than 1000 registrants for WLIC 2022 Dublin. This year’s WLIC is rich with diverse sessions on a wide range of topics, from copyright to awards, to trends in the profession and standards, with workshops on a myriad of skill-building topics.
IFLA Newsletter, March 2022: Editorial
8 March 2022This month’s theme is #BreakTheBias, inspired by the theme for International Women’s Day.
Units + Strategy: IFLA Indigenous Matters Section and the UNESCO Decade of Indigenous Languages
2 March 2022Aligned to the IFLA Strategy's Key Initiative 1.4, the IFLA Indigenous Matters Section will actively support the UNESCO Decade of Indigenous Languages with projects and events, emphasising the role of libraries in advancing the rights of indigenous peoples to language.
IFLA Newsletter, February 2022: Editorial
8 February 2022Welcome to the second edition of the IFLA newsletter for 2022, with a special focus on Safer Internet Day. Find out about work inside and outside of IFLA to protect and empower internet users - especially children - as well as updates on the World Library and Information Congress, the work of our professional and regional units, advocacy, and upcoming events!
What's next from IFLA's Professional Units? See projects planned for 2021-23
8 February 2022IFLA’s Professional Units bring the brightest minds in the field together to address issues relevant to libraries and library and information workers at a global level. These international, diverse and vibrant groups of library experts are dedicated to building the capacity, and realising the potential, of our profession. Find out more about the projects they are undertaking, and how you can follow and get involved with their work.
IFLA Newsletter, January 2022: Editorial
12 January 2022Welcome to the first IFLA Newsletter of 2022! I wanted therefore to start by wishing you all a very happy, healthy New Year. Health is of course something we should value highly, especially now. We continue to live with the consequences of a very real health crisis – the COVID-19 pandemic – leaving a trail of suffering, disruption and uncertainty. This edition of our newsletter therefore focuses, in particular, on how IFLA and libraries are working to support health and wellbeing for all.
IFLA Trend Report 2021 Update released!
6 January 2022IFLA is happy to share the 2021 Update of its Trend Report, based on the ideas submitted by emerging library leaders ahead of our World Library and Information Congress. We invite you to look through, and think how these trends will interact and impact upon our institutions, our profession and our communities.
Applications welcome for the position of external member of IFLA’s Finance and Risk Committee
22 December 2021IFLA is seeking an external member of its Finance and Risk Committee, to work alongside IFLA’s Treasurer and other Governing Board members. Deadline: 24 January 2022
Recording and Slides now available for the IFLA Webinar: Lessons from the Library Advocacy Priorities Study
14 December 2021These webinars around the theme “Lessons from the Library Advocacy Priorities Study” provide a starting point to think where and how we advocate for libraries. Recording and slides are now available.
IFLA Newsletter, December 2021: Editorial
2 December 2021At the heart of IFLA’s values is the idea that everyone should enjoy freedom of access to information, and so to high quality library and information services. Yet upholding rights is not always easy or simple. This month's IFLA newsletter highlights different angles of our work in this area. Happy reading!
The Right Rights for Libraries? Discover library laws on IFLA Library Map of the World
1 December 2021Did you know that you can find information about different library policies and laws from around the world on IFLA's Library Map of the World?
Libraries for Human Rights: an Interview with Ellen Tise, Chair, IFLA Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression
1 December 2021With the December edition of IFLA's newsletter focusing on rights, this month's interview brings together IFLA Secretary General with Ellen Tise, IFLA President 2009-2011, and currently chair of IFLA's Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression. He asked her about her perspective on how libraries fit in with wider work on human rights.
A stronger voice for libraries in the regions, a stronger voice for regions in IFLA
30 November 2021A key innovation in IFLA’s Governance Reform was the creation of our new Regional Division Committees and Council, supporting outreach and advocacy, and ensuring a strong voice for the regions in the Federation as a whole. Find out more about the work they are undertaking, and how you can follow their work.
Editorial: IFLA Newsletter – The Creativity Issue
9 November 2021This newsletter shares perspectives from outside of our field around the role that libraries can play, looks at the work libraries themselves are already doing to advocate for the importance of creativity for all and libraries’ role in it, and welcomes examples of how this is happening on the ground.
Setting goals, taking action: IFLA Study explores library advocacy priorities and activities globally
28 October 2021This new study from IFLA sheds light on where libraries around the world are focused in their advocacy, and how they are working to achieve their goals. It is designed to be the catalyst for conversations about how we can strengthen the voice of libraries, globally, regionally and nationally.