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Principles on Public Access in Libraries

IFLA coordinates the Dynamic Coalition on Public Access in Libraries with Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL).

The Other Half – Libraries as Enablers for Getting the Next 4 Billion Online

In order to help get the next 4 billion online, libraries will need support from governments, international organisations, businesses and civil society groups.

New Project: Collecting and displaying Best Practices for library services for children and young adults

Read the description and participate!

New IFLA Standard now available

IFLA Guidelines for Continuing Professional Development: Principles and Best Practices are now available

Just published: three new IFLA publications from De Gruyter

Three new books in the IFLA Publications series celebrate the broad spectrum of IFLA’s activities.

Opening Session Address by IFLA Secretary General Gerald Leitner

Transcript of Gerald Leitner's address given at the Opening Session on Sunday.

Help shape the future of preservation standards

The IFLA survey on preservation and conservation will bring together resources around standards, guidelines, best practices for the library community.

Now available: UNESCO PERSIST Guidelines for the selection of digital heritage for long-term preservation

UNESCO PERSIST Guidelines for the selection of digital heritage for long-term preservation.

IFLA Trend Report Update

Now, after over sixty events in thirty countries spread across all continents, and translation into fourteen languages, the Trend Report 2016 Update shares the results of these discussions. It builds on the experience, insights and imagination of IFLA’s members, adding a new layer of understanding.

Don’t Get Stuck in the Slow Lane – Libraries Call for Action on Net Neutrality

Now, after over sixty events in thirty countries spread across all continents, and translation into fourteen languages, the Trend Report 2016 Update shares the results of these discussions. It builds on the experience, insights and imagination of IFLA’s members, adding a new layer of understanding.

Message from US President Barack Obama

As you come together from across the globe and the United States around the importance of librarianship and information services, it is my pleasure to extend my warmest regards.

Opening Address by IFLA President Donna Scheeder

Full text of IFLA President's address given at the Opening Session on Sunday.

40th anniversary book on IFLA SET is now availale for purchase

The Internet’s New Gatekeepers? Net Neutrality and Libraries

Net Neutrality is the term used to describe the principle by which all traffic over internet connections – films, music, documents – is treated in a non-discriminatory way. When it is compromised, users' choices are influenced or restricted. Come along to the joint FAIFE-CLM session on Monday 15 August at 1:45pm in Hall E at WLIC2016 to hear more about these issues, how they affect libraries, and IFLA's upcoming statement on the subject.

IFLA Knowledge Management Brochure

IFLA KM Brochure now available in all seven IFLA languages!

Copyright Matters! Libraries and National Copyright Reform Initiatives

Copyright matters for libraries. It is copyright, or rather exceptions and limitations to the monopoly power it offers rights-holders, that allow libraries to do their jobs. Hear the latest on copyright reforms around the world at the CLM open session at WLIC 2016, at 1:45pm on Sunday 14 August.

IFLA Knowledge Management Section announces the publication of its Newsletter, Issue 20, June 2016

IFLA Knowledge Management Section Newsletter, Issue 20, June 2016