Call for applications: World Book Capital 2019
15 September 2016UNESCO, IFLA and IPA have opened the call for nominations for the World Book Capital 2019
European Copyright Proposals: Libraries and Cultural Heritage Institutions Respond
14 September 2016After years of promise, today saw the launch of proposals for copyright reform in Europe. Despite much talk of the need for modernisation of the rules to reflect the new possibilities and expectations created by digital technologies, what has been published will make only limited progress towards this goal.
UNESCO announces Athens as World Book Capital 2018
14 September 2016Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, has named Athens as World Book Capital for 2018 on the recommendation of the programme’s Advisory Committee.
IFLA Signs Joint Letter on EU Copyright Reform
14 September 2016With proposals on European Union copyright reform imminent, IFLA continues to push for ambitious reforms that boost learning, innovation and creativity. It has recently co-signed a letter to seven EU Commissioners, underlining our goals in the process.
IFLA Joint Preconference between IFLA ITSC and IFLA Women, Information, and Libraries SIG Preliminary Report
13 September 2016The Women in Open Technology & Culture Satellite Meeting was held on August 11th, 2016 in Evanston, IL at the Northwestern University Main Library.
WILSIG Activities from September 2015 to August 2016
13 September 2016Presentations from Session 091, Rare Books and Special Collections and Art Libraries Sections posted
3 September 2016IFLA 2016, Session 091 Presentations: Worth a Thousand Words: A Global Perspective on Image Description, Discovery, and Access
Delivering parliamentary library and research services in an interconnected world: the case of the Parliament of India
2 September 2016Delegates from the Parliament of India participated in the recent IFLAPARL pre-conference in Washington, D.C. and were inspired to share their story on how their library and research service is connecting parliamentarians to quality information. They also describe the application of ICT to better serve their clients.
The library association of El Salvador at LACIGF 9
2 September 2016One Step Forward, No Steps Back: National Ratification Needs to Respect the Objectives of the Treaty of Marrakesh
1 September 2016The signing of the Treaty of Marrakesh in 2013 was a first step towards providing access to knowledge for some of the most vulnerable in society. It offers a response to the book famine that people with print disabilities have long faced. However, IFLA is concerned that when ratifying the Treaty, some countries risk introducing new barriers to access. This is completely contrary to the spirit of Marrakesh.
IFLA FAIFE Releases Statement on the Continued House Arrest of Natalya Sharina
1 September 2016Natalya Sharina, Director of the Library of Ukrainian Literature in Moscow, has been under house arrest since October 2015. Recent media reports, suggesting that her detention will continue at least until 28 October only underline the disproportionate and unnecessary nature of the treatment she has received. IFLA's Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression has issued a statement.
A Report of Library History/ Multicultural Libraries session in IFLA Columbus 2016 Conference
29 August 2016RISS Statement on Libraries and Development
24 August 2016At WLIC 2016 the Reference and Information Services Section finalized a document on libraries and development. This publication details the ways in which reference and other information services support the UN's 2030 Agenda, commonly known as the Sustainable Development Goals.
Our open session at WLIC 2016 was a huge success - thank you!
23 August 2016Great keynotes, inspiring thought leader discussion and wonderful number of delegates in attendance