Next Wednesday, all of the European Parliament’s 751 Members will have the opportunity to amend the draft Directive on copyright. In doing so, they will send a message to Europe’s citizens, teachers, creators and researchers. IFLA is urging them to make it a positive one. Read More
As part of the 2018 World Library and Information Caucus, IFLA organised a flash session on the subject of latest developments at Creative Commons, and how libraries can get involved. President of the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa Paula Eskett shared her experience of… Read More
​With a shared commitment to acces to knowlede, the Creative Commons movement already includes many librarians. The IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2018 provided an opportunity to offer an update, notably on Creative Commons certificates. You can download the publication as a… Read More
13:30 – 16:00 The Copyright and Other Legal Matters Committee’s second business meeting is taking place on 29 August 2018. Discussions will focus on several areas of the committee’s work. Conference participants are welcome at the meeting. Read More
9:30 – 11:30 Simulatenous translation The shift from buying physical library media to licensing digital content has profound impacts on the way libraries acquire and give access to content. From e-books that can disappear at the whim (or the mistake) of the owners of a server… Read More
9:30 – 11:30 The session will be divided into two with the first hour provided by three members of the IFLA International Leaders programme. The speakers will explore the many ways in which librarians are advocating for copyright and share examples of how librarians are mobilising on a… Read More
08:30 – 10:30 Livestreamed Simultaneous Interpretation In the 5 years since the last major session at WLIC, we have seen talk of the death of the physical books replaced by talk of the death of the eBook (both unsubstantiated), evolution in licensing practices and… Read More
The IFLA background paper on extended collective licensing presents examples of extended collective licensing systems under several jurisdictions. Reports from Canada, China, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Norway and Sweden provide an overview the circumstances that appear to be needed for extended collective licensing… Read More
Extended collective licensing (ECL) is promoted by some as a solution for libraries looking to obtain rights for use large quantities of books or other materials. But does it deliver? A new IFLA background report explores the characteristics of effective schemes, and suggests some lessons for others considering its introduction. Read More
Progress towards ratification and implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty is accelerating around the world. With European Union legislation entering into force in 80 days, and welcome news from the United States, Japan, South Africa and elsewhere, the barriers to access to knowledge for people with print disabilities are falling. Read More