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New IFLA Professional Report: Document Delivery and Resource Sharing: Global Perspectives

The IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Section Standing Committee (DDRS) shares an open-access publication, "Document Delivery and Resource Sharing: Global Perspectives." This comprehensive guide covers various aspects of operational resource sharing, including background, systems overview, copyright, technology, content management, and operations.

IFLA joins calls for progress in South Africa's copyright reform

Alongside partners in the heritage, research and education space, IFLA has issued a letter to the South African Parliament committee responsible for the progress of the country's Copyright Amendment Bill, calling for rapid passage into law of this long-overdue piece of legislation.

Key Advocacy Dates in 2024 - January - August

As we enter 2024, we’re happy to share the latest edition of our regular forward look into key dates and events in the next few months for library advocacy. These are opportunities to get involved in wider conversations, and underline how essential libraries are for success across the full range of development goals. Take a look through, and think where you want and could be able to get involved! 

New IFLA ARL Blog post: "Research Support Community Day, Australia"

Libraries, advocacy & digital affairs - 10 things to look out for in 2024

In 2023, digital policy developments gained significant momentum. The development of AI and many other emerging technologies gave place to the acceleration of regulation in different areas that concern the library and information field. Because of this, we believe that 2024 will be a pivotal year for advocating in this area and making sure that the global voice of libraries remains strong.

Library Services to People with Special Needs Section November 2023 Newsletter Published

We poudly present the November 2023 Issue of the LSN Newsletter. This issue focuses on our activities at WLIC 2023, and on news from section members.

Happy New Year 2024 from IFLA Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS)

First meeting of 2024 for the Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS) of IFLA

Call: 2024 IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award

Call for submissions: IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award 2024.

IFLA joins presentation of plans for World Book Capital 2024 in Strasbourg

With a strong basis in the work of the cities libraries and librarians, the recently published programme for Strasbourg as World Book Capital City from 23 April 2023 is an exciting one, offering much not just to the city’s residents, but also to others interested in promoting books and reading locally.

High-Impact Initiatives for the Sustainable Development Goals: Opportunities for Libraries

In September, the UN announced 12 High-Impact Initiatives as a package intended to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These offer a variety of opportunities to highlight the work of libraries, and seek recognition and support, at national and global levels.

IFLA submits response to UN consultation on information integrity

IFLA has submitted its response to a consultation run by the United Nations in the context of the preparation of its Code of Conduct on Information Integrity. In this, we underline the role of libraries in supporting the information integrity agenda, as well as calling for a stronger positive agenda on promoting access to, and appreciation of quality information. 

Digital Public Infrastructure - what is it, and why does it matter for libraries?

IFLA's latest briefing focuses on Digital Public Infrastructure, a concept which has become prominent in the last year, under the leadership of India as G20 President and the UN Development Programme. It sets out key parts of a definition, provides an update on current priorities for work in this area, and suggests how libraries can engage.

Europe Regional Division Committee's Action Plan for 2023-25

On November 23-24 2023 at the Europe Regional Division Committee's meeting in Brussels, the members drew up an action plan for the coming two years. The Action Plan consists of four key tasks: Demonstrating the impact of library advocacy initiatives, Cooperation with European library partners, Evaluating the professional development needs of libraries and Democracy and European libraries.

TILT newsletter January 2024 issue is out!

New Publication: MCULTP December 2023 Newsletter released

UNESCO Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms

The final version of UNESCO’s guidelines on how digital platforms – and in particular social media – should work offers helpful affirmation of the importance of access to information, skills, and libraries. It also provides a framework for us to engage in wider debates about information regulation.

Just published: New edition of UNIMARC Guidelines for Archival Materials

A new edition of UNIMARC Guidelines for Archival Materials is published.

New IFLA Publication: Bridging Research and Library Practice – Global Perspectives on Education and Training

IFLA is proud to announce the publication of Bridging Research and Library Practice – Global Perspectives on Education and Training, edited by Krystyna K. Matusiak, Kawanna M. Bright and Debbie Schachter.