Libraries and the Digital Environment in 2021: Survey
A new IFLA survey gathers insights on the state of libraries in the digital ecosystem in 2021. Read More
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- 05 August 2021
- By: anonymous
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Recognising Libraries as SDG Implementation Partners in 2021, Part 2: At the Heart of Local Delivery
2021 has not just ben a record year for libraries in Voluntary National Reviews – it has also seen the highest share yet of Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) recognise the contribution of libraries to delivering the SDGs. We review these documents, and how they underline the breadth of library contributions to achieving the SDGs. Read More
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- 20 July 2021
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Libraries for Human Rights: good practices and key trends in Uganda
A joint submission by IFLA and the Uganda Library and Information Association to the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review outlines key developments and ways that libraries work to support the fundamental rights to education, health, and work in Uganda, and how more could be done. Read More
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- 16 July 2021
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European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) 2021
The 2021 European Dialogue on Internet Governance took place last week, bringing together stakeholders to discuss, collaborate and facilitate good practices around the policies and processes which shape the digital ecosystem today. IFLA summarises some key messages and takeaway lessons for libraries worldwide. Read More
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- 09 July 2021
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U20 Communiqué establishes priorities closely aligned to library strengths
Earlier this month, the communiqué of the Urban-20 summit – a meeting of mayors of leading cities around the world, in the context of the Italian G20 Presidency – was released. It calls for action in a number of areas of core library work. Read More
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- 29 June 2021
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U20 Communiqué establishes priorities closely aligned to library strengths
Earlier this month, the communiqué of the Urban-20 summit – a meeting of mayors of leading cities around the world, in the context of the Italian G20 Presidency – was released. It calls for action in a number of areas of core library work. Read More
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- 29 June 2021
- By: anonymous
Newsletter May 2021 / IFLA’s Libraries for Children & Young Adults Section / all articles
This document lists all articles in a single document. Pictures to the articles are not always included in this compilation. Latest News: Short Report on the Safer Internet Day Survey The Safer Internet Day working group launched its survey in Spring 2021 and collected… Read More
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- 23 May 2021
Technology for Teenagers in an Italian Library: What Changed During the Covid-19 Emergency?
Interview by Naoko Nakajima Koseki (Chief Planning and Cooperation Division, International Library of Children’s Literature, National Diet Library, Japan) to Nicoletta Gramantieri (Biblioteca Sala Borsa, Bologna, Italy) Supported by Antonella Lamberti (Children’s Librarian, Biblioteca Comunale Tiziano Terzani, Italy) Introduction Naoko Nakajima… Read More
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- 23 May 2021
Leveraging Public Access to Connect Underserved Users – IFLA@WSIS Forum 2021
From targeted digital skills coaching to providing an adapted and welcoming space for all - an IFLA-led workshop at the WSIS Forum 2021 examined good practices and key issues in leveraging public access to connect the more vulnerable or underserved user groups. Read More
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- 08 May 2021
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Cities for Digital Rights: Advocacy and engagement opportunities for libraries
A new IFLA briefing offers an overview of the Cities Coalition for Digital Rights, and highlights areas where its targets and goals overlap with the work of the library field, creating scope for engagement, collaboration and advocacy for libraries. Read More
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- 15 April 2021
- By: anonymous