News from IFLA
Human Rights, Internet Governance and the Global Library Field in 2021: A Look Ahead
The past year saw important developments in both the human rights and internet governance fields, with consequences for the work of libraries around the world. We look ahead to how IFLA plans to engage in the human rights and internet governance fields in 2021 – and how you can get involved!IFLA Submits Comments on draft UNESCO Open Science Recommendation
Faced with global challenges, the need to promote cooperation and collaboration amongst those looking for solutions is vital. Open science promotes just this. With UNESCO preparing a draft Recommendation on the subject, IFLA has submitted comments.Libraries Champion Children’s Online Wellbeing: Getting Ready for Safer Internet Day
Every February, Safer Internet Day brings together diverse stakeholders to empower young internet users, raise awareness and support skills-building to ensure their safety online. This is a unique opportunity to highlight and build on the crucial work libraries are doing to support digital literacy, safety and wellbeing of children and youth online.Information Sustainability: Interview with Genilson Geraldo, Brazil
Throughout its advocacy around the Sustainable Development Goals, IFLA underlines the importance of information - and libraries as the institutions that provide meaningful access to it - in driving progress. We interviewed Genilson Geraldo, Federal University of Santa Catarina, to find out about work in Brazil to build understanding of the interaction between information and development.General Assembly: Designating Your Proxies
To IFLA’s voting Members: With just three weeks to go until IFLA’s extraordinary General Assembly, it’s time to designate proxies who can vote on your behalf.IFLA looking ahead on Copyright
2021 has begun and IFLA is already on the way to being a busy year. While all libraries are facing information access problems because of COVID19, we are committed to continuing efforts to build better opportunities for users through improved legal frameworks for copyright. Find out what our plans and expectations are for 2021.Libraries Preserving and Providing Access to Culture and Heritage in 2021
Memory, traditions, and creative expressions allow people to share their ideas and values with others. Here are some key areas relating to culture and heritage where IFLA plans to have an impact in 2021.Units + IFLA Strategy: looking back, looking forward
In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the IFLA Professional Units in alignment with the IFLA Strategy for 2020. It is a wrap up for 2020.Your IFLA, Your Say: Act Now to be Heard
To IFLA’s voting Members: There are just four weeks to go until IFLA’s extraordinary General Assembly.- 1 of 474
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