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The June 2024 issue of the IFLA Journal delves into the multifaceted roles of libraries in navigating contemporary global challenges. This issue underscores the diversity of library practices worldwide, highlighting their pivotal role as catalysts for knowledge, technology, and social resilience in the face of global challenges.
The March 2024 issue of IFLA Journal features articles derived from conference papers presented at the BOBCATSSS 2023 conference through an editorial process that strove to mentor early career researchers through the writing and peer review process. The articles cover a wide range of topics related to libraries, information science, and accessibility. Overall, the issue provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing libraries in the 21st century.
The 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”.
The Professional Council is calling for three members at large to join the IFLA Journal Editorial Committee for a term of four years (renewable once) from 2024-2028.
IFLA is proud to announce the publication of Bridging Research and Library Practice – Global Perspectives on Education and Training, edited by Krystyna K. Matusiak, Kawanna M. Bright and Debbie Schachter.
The latest edition of IFLA Journal features six original research articles on topics such as eBook use in Vietnam, health literacy in Bangladesh, the role of academic libraries in facilitating friendships among students, and the role of public libraries in national language assimilation policies. Also featured is an essay on global artificial intelligence policies and their implications for libraries.
IFLA Journal is pleased to announce a Special Issue on “Artificial Intelligence (AI): Transforming Global Librarianship”.
The latest edition of IFLA Journal is now available and features eight original research articles on topics such as artificial intelligence, bibliotherapy, censorship, and copyright literacy. Also included is a case study on library training in South Africa and a review of emergency remote support and crisis-driven innovations in libraries during pandemic conditions.
IFLA Journal and the IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section are pleased to announce a call for papers for a special issue focusing on current trends in academic and research libraries. The issue will cover research trends ranging from scholarly communication initiatives to artificial intelligence to research impact and many others. Submission Deadline: 30 December 2023
IFLA is proud to announce the publication of Information Services for a Sustainable Society, edited by Madeleine Fombad, Collence Chisita, Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha, and Mabel Majanja, all from the University of South Africa, Pretoria.
Opening with an essay on Dutch libraries that highlights the library community in The Netherlands for the 2023 WLIC in Rotterdam, the June 2023 issue of IFLA Journal features 16 articles that represent several timely issues for the profession.
The March 2023 IFLA Journal features 15 articles of which 12 represent original research and 3 offer reviews of important topics in the LIS field.
IFLA and De Gruyter are seeking Expressions of Interest for the position of Series Editor for the IFLA Publication Series. Closing date: 3 March 2023.
The December 2022 issue contains 18 articles that represent perspectives from across the LIS field.
The IFLA Professional Council is calling for five members at large to join the IFLA Journal Editorial Committee for a term of four years (renewable once) from 2023-2027.
The October 2022 issue of IFLA Journal was developed in collaboration with the IFLA Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) to mark the 20th anniversary of the IFLA Statement on Libraries and Intellectual Freedom.
IFLA is proud to announce the open access publication of Navigating Copyright for Libraries - Purpose and Scope, edited by Jessica Coates, National Library Australia; Victoria Owen, University of Toronto, Canada; and Susan Reilly, Irish Research Electronic Library, Ireland.
The June 2022 issue of IFLA Journal is a special issue on preservation storage and curation strategies. The aim of the issue is to demonstrate how storage choices affect the goals of libraries, influencing everything from preservation to access.
The IFLA Journal Special Issue on COVID-19 explores how the pandemic brought about innovation in libraries. Guest edited by IFLA Journal editorial board member Milena Dobreva from Sofia University, Bulgaria and Hermina Anghelescu from Wayne State University, USA, the journal includes 18 articles that range from original research to case studies and review articles.
The December 2021 issue contains 13 articles from across the domains of library and information science. Ranging from the impacts of neoliberal policies on public libraries to the development of future-ready schools libraries through design thinking, each article provides an important perspectives on historical and contemporary trends that impact libraries, librarians, and their publics.