IFLA LGBTQ Users SIG is not hosting a conference session at WLIC2018 because of the human rights situation for LGBTQ+ people in Malaysia. Instead, please enjoy this video presentation from Australian librarian and LGBTQ+ activist, Clare O’Hanlon. Clare’s presentation will take place… Read More
On World Refugee Day, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions wishes to highlight the richness and vibrancy of an inclusive and open society by reminding how libraries play an integral role in democratization and integration. IFLA believes that open societies are healthy societies and that libraries guarantee basic human rights by enabling access to information and knowledge for all. Read More
This is a call for participants to register and attend the Satellite meeting jointly arranged by the Information Technology Section, Genealogy and Local History Section and Asia and Oceania Section. The satellite meeting will take place at the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania,Vilnius, Lithuania. Read More
This “Relindial Cartonera” project is one easy way to highlight the input of libraries in the diversity dialogue. It is supposed to be driven by a librarian or a group of librarians linked to the IFLA SIG Relindial. Its main aim is to bring together individuals (ladies, men or… Read More
The very difficult task of reviewing so many fine submissions has been finalised and as you can see from the Programme for IFLA Wroclaw 2017 http://2017.ifla.org/conference-programme or http://www.professionalabstracts.com/iflawlic2017/programme-iflawlic2017.pdf (see pp. 12-13) we have what I hope will be a very interesting session:… Read More
For IFLA WLIC 2017 (19-25 Aug 2017) we’ve chosen intersectionality as the theme of our program. The LGBTQ Users SIG seeks submissions from scholars and practitioners that address the ways in which libraries can provide access to information relating to LGBTQ+ lives as they intersect with the lived experiences of other identities. Read More
The IFLA Library History SIG is glad to announce launching of its official Blog for public engagement and information sharing. Read More
What a wonderful Library History session at IFLA 2016 Columbus: "Libraries and Immigrants: Historical Perspectives"! I may be biased, but I thought the session went very well with three of our four speakers able to attend and present their papers with much passion and enthusiasm. The 4th speaker was… Read More
The papers of the Colloquium of Paris are available. Read More
The IFLA Library History Special Interest Group and the Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section, invited proposals for papers to be presented at their joint Session No. 192 on “Libraries and Immigrants: Historical Perspectives”, jointly organized by the IFLA Library History Special Interest Group and the IFLA… Read More