In order to help get the next 4 billion online, libraries will need support from governments, international organisations, businesses and civil society groups. Read More
Net Neutrality is the term used to describe the principle by which all traffic over internet connections – films, music, documents – is treated in a non-discriminatory way. When it is compromised, users' choices are influenced or restricted. Come along to the joint FAIFE-CLM session on Monday 15 August at 1:45pm in Hall E at WLIC2016 to hear more about these issues, how they affect libraries, and IFLA's upcoming statement on the subject. Read More
Public Access: Supporting Digital Inclusion for All. Maximising The Impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) For Inclusive Social And Economic Development. Briefing on Public Access for the WSIS+10 High-Level Event, 9-13th June 2014. Briefing written together with APC (Association for Progessive Communications) and TASCHA (Technology & Social… Read More
Internet governance stakeholders got together and deliberated on solutions for connecting the world’s next billion users to the internet - public access in libraries, schools, and other public institutions topped the list. Read More
“Government should invest in public Internet access points, especially in schools, libraries and other social service venues” states new report by the Global Commission on Internet Governance. Read More
The internet offers an invaluable tool for achieving the key objective of libraries – providing equitable access to knowledge and information. Librarians have been quick to seize the opportunity, offering not only physical access, but also training and specific resources online that help users learn, enjoy and explore. At the European Dialogue on Internet Governance, IFLA representatives argued for policies and practices that support them in this role. Read More
Lubuto Library Partners (LLP) in Zambia employed digital technology to create engaging, accessible means of teaching children to read in their mother languages. LubutoLiteracy lessons are an upgrade and improvement on a pilot set of 700 mother-tongue literacy lessons (100 in each of the 7 major Zambian languages) created… Read More
The changing trends in service delivery in public libraries have brought about the innovative ways of encouraging children and young adults to read. Different digital devices have been introduced to libraries including as a way of enhancing the existing services and encouraging children and young adults to use the… Read More