News from IFLA
Recognising libraries as SDG implementation partners in 2021, Part 3: experiences in engaging in the Voluntary National Review process
In the third and final story in our series focusing on reviews of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2021, we hear from libraries in four countries about their experience of engaging in this process.IFLA Africa Section + IFLA Strategy: discussing Fake News, the Infodemic, Digital Fatigue and Meta literacy
In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the IFLA African Regional Section and their engagement with the IFLA Strategy.Join us at #WLIC2021: How Open Access Affects Serials Assessment
The Serials & Other Continuing Resources Committee (SOCRS) is pleased to invite the IFLA community to our programme during IFLA WLIC 2021: How Open Access Affects Serials AssessmentIFLA Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section + IFLA Strategy: organising inclusive events
In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of IFLA’s Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section (IFLA MCULTP) and its engagement with the IFLA Strategy.Big Data Special Interest Group WLIC2021 sessions
Two events will be hosted by Big Data SIG during WLIC2021:
- Better together: Creating solutions to the challenges of data use, reuse, and sharing
- Library Carpentries: A 360 Degree Review of Supporting Data Science Skills
Webinar - Library RDM Services: where are we now?
There is no doubt that data is an imperative in conducting research towards the creation of new knowledge and science. Therefore, good research data management practices forms part of the research process ensuring validity and reliability of research data. As we know, it is a requirement by many publishers and funders these days to share the research data. Since academic libraries play a vital role in supporting the pillars of their parent universities, the uptake of research data management services in response to supporting research trends has emerged.
PAC Cameroon to host conference linking documentary heritage preservation with peacebuilding, with support from UNESCO’s Participation Programme
IFLA’s Preservation and Conservation (PAC) Centre hosted at the International Center for Research and Documentation on African Languages and Traditions (CERDOTOLA) will deliver an international conference on the topic, “Conservation and preservation of documentary heritage in Central Africa: pillars of reconciliation and peacebuilding”.Out Now: June 2021 issue of IFLA Journal
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