Access to libraries and information: Towards a fairer world The individual sections of the World Report can be accessed by following the links in this Table of Contents. Also available is the full World Report in one consolidated file [PDF… Read More
From censorship to freedom of access to information and freedom of expression in South Africa – Archie L Dick Corruption and transparency in Russia: the anticorruption role of libraries – Irina Trushina The USA PATRIOT Act: an example of the impact of national… Read More
This year questionnaires were submitted by respondents from 116 countries and the individual country reports can be accessed by clicking on the links below. Albania Algeria Andorra Aruba Australia Austria Bahamas Barbados… Read More
"Libraries, National Security, Freedom of Information Laws and Social Responsibilities" The IFLA/FAIFE World Report 2005 is an extensive 406-page document that updates and expands upon previous World Reports in 2001 and 2005. The 2005 report focuses on National Security, Freedom of Information Laws and Social… Read More
IFLA/FAIFE are pleased to announce the launch of the IFLA/FAIFE World Report 2005 on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries titled ‘Libraries, National Security, Freedom of Information Laws and Social Responsibilities’. The Report was launched at the World Library and Information Congress press conferences on Tuesday 16th of August 2005 in Oslo. Read More
"Libraries for Lifelong Literacy" The IFLA/FAIFE Theme Report 2004 presents visions of how libraries can promote literacy and lifelong learning. The literacy process has to be recognised as inclusive of all ranges of communication, and it occurs at all levels and ages of societies, whether they… Read More
"Intellectual Freedom in the Information Society, Libraries & the Internet" The Report focuses on libraries and the Internet based on completed questionnaires from 88 countries representing all regions of the world. It discusses the digital divide, filtering and blocking of information, user privacy, financial barriers, intellectual… Read More
The IFLA/FAIFE World Report 2003. Intellectual Freedom in the Information Society, Libraries and the Internet was launched at a press conference. The World Report 2003 has responses from 88 different countries – equivalent to 58% of IFLA member countries – almost double the number of countries represented in the… Read More
"Libraries, Conflicts & the Internet" The second volume in the series, The IFLA/FAIFE Summary Report was launched in Glasgow 2002. The main topics of debate were an overview of global Internet access barriers; the Internet as the information tool of the 21st century; libraries and conflicts;… Read More
The IFLA/FAIFE Summary Report 2002: Libraries, Conflicts and the Internet discusses Internet accessible information and censorship; present an overview of the global situation relating to libraries and information services and intellectual freedom; look at the Internet as the information tool of the 21st century; introduce the topic "libraries and… Read More