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How libraries for children and young adults are supporting development by providing access to information

How do libraries, librarians and library services support development? Section Libraries for Children and Young Adults gave a brief on a statement based on Lyon declaration principals. Library services for children and young adults are essential for acquiring literacy, participation and  other civic skills. See the… Read More

  • Publications
  • 13 July 2015
  • By: IFLA Section Libraries for Children and Young Adults

Brief supporting the Lyon Declaration

After the 2014 IFLA World Library Conference, GIOPS wrote a stament of support for the Lyon Declration accompanied by 3 recommendations ensuring equitable access of information, including government information to all:  A Statement of support  from the Government Information and Official Publications Section (GIOPS) on the Lyon Declaration on Access… Read More

  • Publications
  • 24 June 2015
  • By: GIOPS

IFLA at EuroDIG 2015

On 4-5 June, IFLA participated in EuroDIG 2015: Shaping the Internet Together through three panels that discussed equal access to the Internet, the role of libraries in facilitating access, and the opportunities of the EU copyright reform process. Read More

  • News
  • 23 June 2015
  • By: anonymous

EuroDIG 2015

This week the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) will be hosting EuroDIG 2015: Shaping the Internet together held in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 4 – 5 June. IFLA will be participating in sessions discussing equal access to the Internet, the role of libraries in facilitating access, and the… Read More

  • Events
  • 03 June 2015

Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights 27 (SCCR27)

The 27th meeting of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) will have in depth discussions on limitations and exceptions for libraries and archives, limitations and exceptions for educational and research institutions and for persons with other disabilities, as well as a discussion on the… Read More

  • Events
  • 22 April 2014