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Action for Libraries at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (SCCR/36)

IFLA was in Geneva from 28 May to 1 June to advocate for better exceptions and limitations to copyright for libraries. The occasion was the 36th meeting of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). The very good outcome for libraries would not have been possible without work of many IFLA members who urged their representatives to give a positive turn to the discussions at SCCR. We are happy to say that we achieved the goals we had for the week! Read More

  • News
  • 07 June 2018
  • By: anonymous

IFLA’s Response to UNESCO Consultation on Open Educational Resources

UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organisation – has become an important player in the field of open educational resources. At its 39th General Conference in 2017, a resolution sets out a commitment to set out a recommendation to members on promoting OER. Read More

  • Publications
  • 04 June 2018

Towards Action: IFLA Returns to Geneva for the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights

The 36th session of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) will focus on defining action plans on copyright provisions for libraries. With these, we hope to see the organisation move in the direction of concrete steps that will make a real difference for our institutions. As the organisation that gave the world the Marrakesh Treaty, WIPO is well placed to drive change that delivers sustainable development. Read More

  • News
  • 28 May 2018
  • By: anonymous

Get Into WIPO Guide

IFLA works closely with the World Intellectual Property Organisaiton (WIPO) – the UN agency in charge of making rules and recommendations internationally on copyright – in order to promote a balanced copyright regime. But there’s more to it than just going to meetings. … Read More

  • Publications
  • 25 April 2018

The European Knowledge Community Mobilises for Access to Knowledge

Those who produce, preserve and share information are mobilizing through the Vox Scientia campaign. This initiative aims at raising awareness of the potential consequences of the text in its current form, and facilitates ways to take action and advocate for a better reform. Read More

  • News
  • 24 April 2018
  • By: anonymous