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International Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives & Museums (ICLAM) Nov. 27-29 2014, New Delhi

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in collaboration with the Government Information and Official Publications section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) will organize the second international conference of the series titled International Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums (ICLAM) from 27th to 29th November, 2014 at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi. As in the past, ICLAM will again offer the library professionals an opportunity to exchange ideas with professionals from archives, museums and various other domains.

IFLA engages in NETmundial discussions on behalf of libraries and their users

Libraries on the agenda at NETmundial

IFLA advocates for copyright treaty for libraries and archives in Geneva

Next week discussions regarding an international framework on copyright exceptions and limitations for libraries and archives will recommence once again at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland.

EBLIDA highlights “The Right to e-Read” on World Book and Copyright Day

Coinciding with today's United Nations’ World Book Day and World Copyright Day, the European Bureau of Library Information and Documentation Associations (EBLIDA) is rallying the European community to its “Right to e-Read” campaign.

REMINDER: Call for submissions for the IFLA/Brill Open Access award

Deadline for submissions: 30 April 2014. IFLA and Brill are pleased to announce the new IFLA/Brill Open Access award, which consists of a cash prize (€ 1000), travel, accommodation, and registration for the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2014...

UNIMARC Survey 2014 - Deadline extended!

The IFLA UNIMARC Strategic Programme is carrying out an online survey about the usage of UNIMARC and related editorial and training activities

Registration for the Satellite Conference "Art Libraries Meet the Challenges of E-publishing" is open until 1 July

12th Annual IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions’ (IFLA) Section on Management and Marketing and global academic publisher, Emerald Group Publishing, are pleased to announce the winners of the 12th IFLA International Marketing Award for 2014. The award honors organizations that have implemented creative, results-oriented marketing projects or campaigns that promote the library and information services industry.

IFLA seeks new Editor for IFLA Journal

The IFLA Journal is an international journal, publishing peer reviewed articles on library and information services and the social, political and economic issues that impact on access to information through libraries.

10th Session of the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals tackles ‘Peaceful, Non-violent Societies and Rule of Law’

IFLA promotes access to information at the 10th Session of the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals; Introduces the ‘Lyon Declaration on Access to Information and Development to the 25th General Assembly of the Conference of NGOs (CoNGO).

CANCELLED _ IFLA 2014 Satellite Meeting in Paris: Libraries as media

On behalf of the Public Information Library, we are very sorry for this cancellation due to the low number of participants.

Notice of IFLA 2014 General Assembly and Call for Agenda Items

IFLA Members may propose items for inclusion in the agenda...

A Highly Successful Mid-term in Malmo

Great speakers, inspiring libraries and stimulating discussions ensured that participants in the Public Libraries Section mid term meeting held in Malmo Sweden and Taarnby Denmark left with wonderful memories and many things on their 'to do' list.

40th Anniversary of SET - 2014

IFLA submission to EU Copyright Consultation now available online

Last week the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) submitted a response to the Public Consultation on the Review of EU Copyright Rules.

Registration now open: IFLA President's Meeting 2014

I am pleased to warmly invite you to my first IFLA President’s Meeting ‘Strong Libraries, Strong Societies : Impact of Libraries on Society’!