UNESCO is hosting the Transforming Education Pre-Summit from 28-30 June. This event will bring stakeholders from across the education sector and beyond together in a series of dialogues which will help set the agenda for the upcoming Transforming Education Summit, to be held in September 2022. Read More
The 7th International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VII) provided a great opportunity to talk about the essential role of libraries in making a reality of the right of all to education and lifelong learning, and to encourage governments and other stakeholders alike to place libraries at the heart of partnerships. Read More
The three key documents published as part of the 7th meeting of the International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA) all include affirmation of the place of libraries within adult and lifelong learning strategies. These can be helpful references for libraries and library associations in calling for stronger recognition at the national level. Read More
In recognition of the need to reimagine education systems that overcome the barriers of today and meet the challenges of tomorrow, the United Nations will convene the Transforming Education Summit in September 2022. This Summit will bring stakeholders from around the world together to mobilise action and search for innovative solutions for transforming education before 2030. Read More
To mark the 7th meeting of the International Conference on Adult Education, IFLA is releasing research looking into the place of libraries in adult learning strategies around the world. Read More
Supporting learning is at the heart of the mission of libraries, and indeed in many cases is why they were built in the first place. However, this role isn't always as celebrated as much as it should be. However, there are great examples of our institutions taking the lead, as our interview with some of the team behind the Global Learning Festival shows. We talked to Lara Pugh, Project Leader Learning City, Wollongong City Libraries and Global Learning Festival Working Group member, and Diane Tabbagh, Coordinator Learning Community, Wyndham City Council and Global Learning Festival Working Group Chair. Read More
Complete list of SET sessions now available Read More
The Library Theory and Research Section will participate in an open and free webinar on May 27, 17:00 - 18:30 CEST led by the IFLA Division C under the theme: “IFLA opportunities for LIS students – engagement in the profession”. Read More
As part of the 7th International Conference on Adult Education, IFLA is organising a side-event focused on how libraries are not just helping deliver on the right to education, but are doing so in a way that reflects the overall philosophy of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Read More
On 20-22 May 1947, IFLA’s first council meeting following the end of the Second World War was held in Oslo, Norway. It was here that IFLA signed an agreement to cooperate with the newly formed United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Read More