Some links to basic reports, articles and other documents on internet content regulation in general and on filtering and rating in libraries – and the intellectual freedom implications of such measures. [Note that some of these links are historical and may no longer work but information has been left… Read More
In terms of freedom of expression, the last few years represent a historical transition period. This transition has left a permanent imprint on the media, communications, political history and activism. While the latest shifts of the developments, like Arab Spring, brought along many delightful signs of expanding… Read More
The leaks of Edward Snowden have raised a range of different responses and reactions against ubiquitous surveillance and led to calls to strengthen users’ rights and protection on the Internet. One of the early responses to the situation was a Finnish Citizens’ Initiative: Yes we can… Read More
Interview with Birgitta Jónsdóttir from Kirjastokaista Increased Internet censorship and surveillance has been an emerging trend over the last decade. Since the leaks of Edward Snowden last summer, the global dimensions and potential of ubiquitous surveillance have become evident to the global public. Users’… Read More
The IFLA Religions: Libraries and Dialogue Special Interest Group invite interested professionals to submit proposals for the open session to be held during IFLA WLIC in Athens, Greece, from 24-30 August 2019. Read More
2014-2015 IFLA LGBT SIG Annual Report… Read More
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Click here for the complete 2017-2018 IFLA LGBTQ+ SIG Annual Report. Read More
Click here for the complete 2018-2019 IFLA LGBTQ+ SIG Action Plan. Objectives of Professional Unit 2018-19: 1. Provide guidelines for LGBTQ+ library services and collections around the world Promoting IFLA Standards to support libraries in the provision of services to their communities;… Read More