Content tagged Public Libraries

The IFLA/UNESCO Public Library Manifesto, last updated in 1994, proclaims UNESCO's belief in the public library as a living force for education, culture and information, and as an essential...

News - 23 March 2021

Tags: Advocacy, Peace, Policy, Social inclusion, Society, Public Libraries

The “IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year” award celebrates new public libraries. And this year we celebrate both libraries build in 2019 and 2020. The award is presented...

News - 15 February 2021

Tags: Awards, Public Libraries

Major changes in public libraries throughout the world have led to an increased focus on governance issues. Forging successful futures for public libraries depends on effective governance...

Publication - 16 December 2020

Tags: Public library governance, Publications, Public Libraries

The IFLA/ UNESCO Public Library Manifesto identifies the public library as being central to freedom and equity of access to knowledge and information for all people. Since it was agreed in...

News - 4 June 2020

Tags: Access to information, Advocacy, Libraries for development, Library as place, Library outreach, Public Libraries

The long-standing mission of libraries to promote equitable access to information often leads them to get involved in digital inclusion efforts. We talked to Catharina Isberg, Library Director,...

News - 7 May 2020

Tags: Access to information, Digital divide, inclusion, Sweden, Interview, Public Libraries

The IFLA/ UNESCO Public Library Manifesto has been an important achievement since it was first ratified in 1994. The Manifesto proclaims UNESCO's belief in the public library as a...

News - 23 March 2020

Tags: Access to information, Access to knowledge, Advocacy, Best practices, Cooperation, Democracy, Development, Freedom of expression, Freedom of information, Freedom to read, Information society, Knowledge management, Libraries for development, Library and information profession, Library and information science education, Library as place, Library collections, Library outreach, Library services, Members, Policy, Social inclusion, Society, Public Libraries

On behalf of the IFLA’s Literacy and Reading, Public Libraries, Metropolitan Libraries and Libraries for Children’s and Young Adults Professional Units, it is with disappointed hearts...

News - 16 March 2020

Tags: IFLA WLIC 2020, Public Libraries

NOTE: The 2020 award has been cancelled but criteria has been extended. The “IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year” award celebrates new public libraries. The...

News - 1 February 2020

Tags: Awards, Public Libraries

FOCUS AREA 1  Undertake a review of IFLA Public Library Service Guidelines The IFLA Public Library Service Guidelines provide assistance, information and inspiration to the...

Publication - 14 January 2020

Tags: Action plans, Public Libraries

With only four days to go until the 25th Anniversary of the Public Library Manifesto, it’s the last moment to look at the tools and ideas IFLA has made available. With our advocacy pack, you...

News - 25 November 2019

Tags: Access to information, public library manifesto, UNESCO, Public Libraries

On 29 November 2019, the IFLA-UNESCO Public Library Manifesto celebrates its 25th Anniversary. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the missions and work of public libraries....

Publication - 20 November 2019

Tags: Access to information, Public Libraries, public library manifesto, UNESCO, Posters, Public Libraries

As public spaces, open to all members of the community, libraries enable people to exercise and enjoy their human rights. A new report from the UN Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights highlights...

News - 13 November 2019

Tags: Library as place, Minority groups, Public Libraries, public library manifesto, Public Libraries

In just three weeks, it will be 25 years since the last revision of the IFLA/UNESCO Public Library Manifesto. IFLA’s new advocacy toolkit sets out some key facts, ideas, and tools to help...

Publication - 8 November 2019

Tags: Access to information, Digital inclusion, Education, public library manifesto, UNESCO, Toolkits, Public Libraries

There was a huge buzz in the room as  finalists in the 2019 IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year presented their stories. In addition to learning more about the...

News - 4 October 2019

Tags: Awards, Public Libraries

IFLAs Public Libraries Section has partnered with a number of other professional units to bring you a rich program in Athens this August. Pop these in your diary! Tuesday 27...

Event - 12 August 2019

Tags: Conferences, Congress, Gibraltar, Public Libraries

A total of 16 libraries from all over the world applied to be considered for this international award. The many applicants have now been reduced to four shortlisted libraries, one of which will be...

News - 27 May 2019

Tags: Awards, Public Libraries

The Public Library Standing Committee (PLSC) held its mid-term meeting in Finland  12-13 March. Our packed program included participation  in  a one day seminar, The Marrakesh...

News - 14 May 2019

Tags: Meetings, Public Libraries

Join us at our Satellite Meeting in Rome 21-22 August 2019 when we will explore The evolving concept of ‘library’ and its impact on library design! This topic will form the...

News - 15 April 2019

Tags: Library buildings and equipment, Public Libraries

The IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year award celebrates new public libraries built between 1 January - 31 December 2018. The Award is presented to a library anywhere in...

News - 29 March 2019

Tags: Awards, Public Libraries

Voting for members of the IFLA Public Libraries Standing Committee for the 2019-2023 term is now open. Financial members of the Public Libraries Section  are eligible to vote and the ballot...

News - 22 February 2019

Tags: Public Libraries

With manu issues to discuss the Public Libraries Standing Committee's mid-term meeting will be packed. The Public Library Manifesto; the IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year Awards; the...

Event - 20 February 2019

Tags: Finland, Midterm Meeting, Public Libraries

The Marrakesh Treaty has come into force in many countries. What is the Marrakesh Treaty and what does it mean for libraries in practice? Join us for an international seminar in the new Helsinki...

Event - 20 February 2019

Tags: Accessibility, French Guiana, Meeting, Public Libraries

Four IFLA Sections (Public, Academic and Research, Metropolitan and Library Buildings and Equipment) are co-hosting a two-day Joint Satellite pre-conference in Rome in the magnificent Sala della...

Event - 20 February 2019

Tags: Italy, Library buildings and equipment, Satellite Meeting, Public Libraries

Is your public library something out of the ordinary? Fill out our application form and submit your nomination today! Please be sure the read the assessment criteria – and don’t...

News - 8 February 2019

Tags: Awards, Public Libraries

The UNESCO-IFLA Public Library Manifesto was last updated and finalised on 29 November 1994. 29 November 2018 therefore marks the start of the Manifesto’s 25th year! First created in...

News - 29 November 2018

Tags: Access to information, Public Libraries, public library manifesto, UNESCO, Public Libraries

The UNESCO-IFLA Public Library Manifesto, in its most recent edition, is entering its 25th anniversary year. To start the celebrations, IFLA has produced an article looking at the ways in...

Publication - 29 November 2018

Tags: Access to information, Public Libraries, public library manifesto, UNESCO, Reports, Public Libraries

On 29 November 2018 we will mark 24 years since the IFLA/UNESCO Public Library Manifesto was ratified in 1994. As we move towards celebrating the 25th anniversary in 2019, public libraries and...

News - 26 November 2018

Tags: Access to information, Public Libraries

On 29 November 2018 we marked 24 years since the IFLA/ UNESCO Public Library Manifesto was ratified in 1994. As we move towards celebrating the 25th anniversary in 2019, public libraries and...

Informational Page - 26 November 2018

Tags: Access to knowledge, Public Libraries

Public Libraries Section Action Plan 2018-2019 The Public Libraries Section is very engaged and our Action Plan outlines the key initatives for the year 2018-2019. Updates on the...

Publication - 2 October 2018

Tags: Action plans, Public Libraries

  It was standing room only at both of the Public Libraries Standing Committee's Buisness Meetings in beautiful Kuala Lumpur last month. In addition to the 17 SC members...

News - 17 September 2018

Tags: Big data, Public Libraries

“You can get married in the theatre or celebrate your birthday in the café. Everything is possible in School 7,” declares Jacinta Krimp, director of the School 7...

News - 5 September 2018

Tags: Awards, Netherlands, Public Libraries

The Agenda for the Public Libraries Standing Committee meetings in KL are now avaialble to download. We hope to see lots of our friends at one (or both) of the meetings!

News - 13 August 2018

Tags: Bibliotherapy, Malaysia, Public Libraries

At a time of rapid change in our economies and societies, there has never been a greater need to keep learning throughout life. The 5th conference of the Lifelong Learning Platform provided an...

News - 9 July 2018

Tags: Austria, Disadvantaged persons, Lifelong learning, skills, Public Libraries

IFLA will participate in the 2nd Lifelong Learning Platform Conference, held in Vienna, Austria. This will provide a chance to highlight the unique role and contribution of libraries in...

Event - 4 July 2018

Tags: Access to information, Conference, Education, Europe, Lifelong learning, skills, Public Libraries

A total of 35 libraries from 19 countries around the world have applied to be considered for the international 2018 Public Library of the Year Award. The many applicants have now been reduced to...

News - 28 June 2018

Tags: Awards, Public Libraries

Sunday 26 August/ Session 094/ 9.30-11.30  What is Universal Design for Libraries? Library Services to People with Special Needs Public Libraries and Library Services to Persons with...

Event - 21 June 2018

Tags: Conference, Conferences, Malaysia, Public Libraries

  2019: Tampere, March mid-term 2018: Kuala Lumpur, August  2018: Den Haag, March mid-term 2017: Wroclaw, Poland, August 2017: Sydney...

Publication - 23 April 2018

Tags: Minutes of Meetings, Public Libraries

The Minutes of the Public Libraries Standing Committee mid-term meeting in Den Haag are now available. The meeting was held over two days before members visited some outstanding libraries and...

News - 17 April 2018

Tags: Meetings, Netherlands, Public Libraries

The IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year award is administered by IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) to celebrate new public libraries. The...

Informational Page - 1 March 2018

Tags: IFLA Professional Awards, Public Libraries

We are excited to announce that entries are now open for the IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year Award. First offered in 2014, the Award is a wonderful opportunity to showcase new...

News - 1 March 2018

Tags: IFLA Professional Awards, Public Libraries

Members of the Public Libraries Standing Committee will have the opportunity to visit IFLA Headquarters in The Hague in conjention with their Midterm meeting 16 and 17 March. Following the...

Event - 9 February 2018

Tags: Midterm Meeting, Netherlands, Public Libraries

The Public Libraries Standing Committee had two formal meetings at the WLIC in Wroclaw during August. Our meetings were packed  with ideas and discussions and it was wonderful to have a large...

News - 31 October 2017

Tags: Meetings, Public Libraries

In March 2017, more than 100 leaders from public libraries across Australia, Asia, Eastern and Western Europe and the Americas, gathered at the State Library of New South Wales (NSW) for ...

News - 26 May 2017

Tags: Access to information, Australia, Public Libraries

The city of Bergen, Norway will be the (beautiful) backdrop for the Satellite Meeting Managing Change: Library Transitions jointly presented by IFLA's Public Libraries and Management...

News - 8 May 2017

Tags: anagement and Marketin, Bergeb, Library marketing, Norway, Satellite Meeting, Public Libraries

Members of the Public Libraries Standing Committee met in Sydney in March. The Minutes of the meeting are now available. Our thanks to the State Library of New South Wales for their...

News - 20 April 2017

Tags: Australia, Public Libraries

Thank you all for your interest in STEAM into Sydney, the seminar offered as part of the IFLA Public Libraries Standing Committee’s mid-term meeting in Sydney next week. We were...

News - 9 March 2017

Tags: Australia, Public Libraries

The Public Libraries Section has teamed up with the Environmental Sustainability and Libraries Special Interest Group (ENSULIB)to develop an open session at the IFLA World Library and...

News - 25 January 2017

Tags: Sustainability, Public Libraries

Join us in Bergen, Noway next August for our satellite meeting 'Managing Change: Library Transitions' and hear from practitioners around the world about best practice examples...

Event - 2 December 2016

Tags: Best practices, Management and Marketing Section, Norway, Satellite Meeting, Public Libraries

The Call for Papers for IFLA's Public Libraries Section Mid-Term meeting in Sydney are now being issued. In a rapidly changing environment join us to celebrate the responsiveness of...

News - 18 November 2016

Tags: Australia, Digital resources, Public Libraries

IFLA's Public Libraries Section is very active and the Standing Committee plays an important role in keeping our many initatives on track and sharing information about our work internationally...

News - 8 November 2016

Tags: Public Libraries

STEAM into Sydney in March 2017 as part of the Public Libraries Section mid-term meeting Join with colleagues from around the world as we explore STEAM (science, technology,...

Event - 1 November 2016

Tags: Australia, Midterm Meeting, Public Libraries

The Public Libraries Section is very engaged and our Action Plan outlines the key initatives for the Section during the year. Updates on the many projects and events we're involved with can be...

Publication - 1 November 2016

Tags: Action plans, Finances, Public Libraries

It was great to see so many Standing Committee and Section members at our scheduled meetings in Columbus this August. We had a really productive time reviewing the projects we're engaged in...

News - 1 November 2016

Tags: Public Libraries

The Public Libraries Section were awarded joint-winners of the 2016  IFLA Professional Unit Communication Award at the Closing Ceremony of the WLIC 2016 for the following nomination....

Informational Page - 9 September 2016

Tags: Communications, IFLA Professional Unit Communication Award, Public Libraries

Join us on 17 August betwwen 11.45 – 13.45  at Session 179 Bringing the Law to the Library: connections, collaboration, and community in support of access to justice and the rule of law...

Event - 8 July 2016

Tags: Programme, Public Libraries

Four libraries from Australia, the US, and Denmark, respectively, have been nominated for the Systematic Public Library of the Year which is awarded to the world’s best new public library...

Event - 8 July 2016

Tags: Programme, Public Libraries

Libraries throughout the world have a strong history of responding to natural disasters and humanitarian crises providing a welcoming environment, a place of refuge for body and soul, and a source...

News - 8 July 2016

Tags: Immigrants, Refugees, Public Libraries

Libraries throughout the world have a strong history of responding to natural disasters and humanitarian crises providing a welcoming environment, a place of refuge for body and soul, and a source...

Event - 8 July 2016

Tags: Multicultural populations, Programme, Refugees, Public Libraries

For many years, literacy has been core to the provision of public library services. As the world in which we live has changed, so has the concept of literacy. It has expanded from the...

News - 4 July 2016

Tags: Associations, United States of America, Public Libraries

Four libraries from Australia, the US, and Denmark, respectively, have been nominated for the Systematic Public Library of the Year which is awarded to the world’s best new public library...

News - 30 June 2016

Tags: Aarhus, Chicago, Dokk1, Geelong, Library buildings and equipment, Public Library of the Year, Success, Systematic, Public Libraries

It was a busy few days for the Public Libraries Standing Committee when they met in Zagreb, Croatia 9-12 March. It was a great opportunity to discuss and expand on the projects we're...

News - 8 April 2016

Tags: Croatia, Library and information profession, Public Libraries

The award for best public library in the world 2016 will again this year be given to a library that is either newly build or located in a building that has not previously been used as a library....

News - 5 April 2016

Tags: Denmark, Library buildings and equipment, Public Libraries

These guidelines are framed to provide assistance to library and information professionals in most situations.  They assist to better develop effective services, relevant collections, and...

News - 22 February 2016

Tags: Guidelines, Japan, Public Libraries

For many years literacy has been core to the provision of public library services but as the world in which we live has changed, so has the concept of literacy. It has expanded from the...

News - 2 February 2016

Tags: Literacy, United States of America, Public Libraries

The IFLA Law Libraries Section, Public Libraries Section and Government Information and Official Publications Section is seeking proposals to be presented at their joint session on Bringing the...

News - 9 December 2015

Tags: Conferences, United States of America, Public Libraries

The Public Libraries Section is very engaged and our Action Plan outlines the key initatives for the Section during the year. Updates on the many projects and events we're involved with can be...

Publication - 23 November 2015

Tags: Action plans, Public Libraries

Libraries throughout the world have a strong history of responding to natural disasters and humanitarian crises providing a welcoming environment, a place of refuge for body and soul, and...

News - 12 October 2015

Tags: Best practices, Europe, refugees, Public Libraries

Members of the international library community are invited to join with colleagues from Croatia to examine innovative approaches to the delivery of library services to specific target groups at a...

Event - 11 October 2015

Tags: Croatia, Meetings, Midterm Meeting, Public Libraries

Members of IFLA’s Public Libraries Standing Committee and their colleagues have joined together to collect some examples and stories of the role public libraries are playing in the refugee...

Publication - 9 October 2015

Tags: Access to information, Refugees, Publications, Public Libraries

The first of the Public Libraries Section's 'Guest Blogger' posts appears on the PLS blog today, this time by Public Libraries Standing Committee member, Torbjörn Nilsson who...

News - 8 October 2015

Tags: Literacy, Sweden, Public Libraries

How quickly does time go? It’s only just over a month since the wonderful IFLA Public Libraries satellite in Cape Town hosted by our friends and colleagues from the City of Cape Town Library...

News - 23 September 2015

Tags: Conferences, South Africa, Public Libraries

At the World Library and Information Congress in Cape Town IFLA's Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning and Public Libraries Sections joined together to deliver the...

News - 23 September 2015

Tags: Professional development, South Africa, Public Libraries

At the World Library and Information Congress in Cape Town IFLA's Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning and Public Libraries Sections joined together to deliver the...

Publication - 22 September 2015

Tags: Professional development, South Africa, Conference proceedings, Public Libraries

IFLA asked its Sections to look closer on how their profession furthers development and how the work they do supports the principles set out in the Lyon Declaration. This is the submission...

Publication - 24 June 2015

Tags: Advocacy, Publications, Public Libraries

IFLA Public Libraries Section Marketing Communications Plan 2017-2019

Publication - 13 June 2015

Tags: Action plans, Library marketing, Public Libraries

Only 15 days remain until entries in the 2015,  Systematic Public Library of the Year Award  close on 15 June 2015. The prize will be awarded to a library that has...

News - 2 June 2015

Tags: Best practices, Denmark, Public Libraries

Registrations are now open for the Satellite to be hosted by the Public Libraries Section in partnership with the City of Cape Town Library Service and the Western Cape Provincial Library Service...

News - 13 May 2015

Tags: Conferences, South Africa, Public Libraries

Public library services around the world have reached the cross-roads. Collection formats and community needs continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Technology plays a major role providing people...

News - 27 April 2015

Tags: Conferences, Ebooks, eResources, Satellite, South Africa, South Africa, Public Libraries

In 2015, the Danish Agency for Culture will again have the honour of presenting the Systematic Public Library of the Year Award sponsored by Systematic with prize$US 5,000....

News - 16 April 2015

Tags: Awards, Denmark, Public Libraries

The Seminar held at the Design Museum of Barcelona and organised by the Barcelona Provincial Council Library Services Management Office with the cooperation of the Barcelona Libraries...

News - 10 April 2015

Tags: Meetings, Spain, Public Libraries

The draft Minutes of the Public Libraries Section's mid term meeting in beautiful Barcelona are now available. What a great meeting we had! Thought provoking discussion which...

News - 2 April 2015

Tags: Meetings, Spain, Public Libraries

Public library services around the world have reached the cross-roads. Collection formats and community needs continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Technology plays a major role providing people...

News - 3 February 2015

Tags: Library services, South Africa, Public Libraries

Members of IFLA's Public Libraries Section are packing their bags in readiness for the upcoming Mid-Term meeting in Barcelona. As part of the Mid-Term the Barcelona Provincial Council in...

News - 30 January 2015

Tags: Meetings, Spain, Public Libraries

 Public library services around the world have reached the cross-roads. Collection formats and community needs continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Technology plays a major role providing...

Event - 27 January 2015

Tags: Conferences, Satellite Meeting, South Africa, Public Libraries

The two day workshop Public Libraries at the Crossroads will be held at the Goodwood Community Hall on Thursday 13- Friday 14 August. The Program will have a multi-pronged approach and will...

News - 27 January 2015

Tags: Conferences, South Africa, Public Libraries

The session will be developed as an Idea Café (Workshop?). Although the planning team is interested in a broad range of concepts, preference will be given to papers that reflect one or more...

News - 22 October 2014

Tags: Communities of practice, South Africa, Public Libraries

One of the topics often discussed by our section is the Value of Public Libraries to their community – also referred to as ‘Return on Investment’ or ROI. Over the past...

Informational Page - 11 September 2014

Tags: Sustainability, Public Libraries

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Informational Page - 5 September 2014

Tags: Public Libraries

The Public Libraries Section's Satellite was held at the iconic Library of Birmingham 12-13 August. Over 150 participants from around the world came together to listen to an excting...

News - 5 September 2014

Tags: Digital divide, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Public Libraries

PROGRAM Day 1 Brian Gambles : Presentation Eva Wilenius: Presentation, Paper Huang Qunqing: Presentation, Paper Sarah Dudek & Vera Binz...

Publication - 4 September 2014

Tags: Digital divide, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Conference proceedings, Public Libraries

Members of IFLA's Public Libraries Section are packing their bags in readiness for the upcoming Mid-Term meeting in Barcelona. As part of the Mid-Term the Barcelona Provincial Council in...

Event - 4 September 2014

Tags: Library buildings and equipment, Midterm Meeting, Spain, Public Libraries

Launched in  Lyon at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress on 17 August 2014 in front of an audience of 250+ this initiative has really captured the imagination of library...

News - 3 September 2014

Tags: Library buildings and equipment, Public Libraries

Introduction Planning a trip, want to visit some libraries but not sure where you should go? Wonder no more! Your colleagues from the IFLA Public Libraries Section are busily compiling the...

Informational Page - 30 July 2014

Tags: Library buildings and equipment, Public Libraries

Today’s library and information organizations are faced with shortages of funds and then subsequently people and resources. Managers have to make hard decisions and cope with fewer resources...

Event - 1 July 2014

Tags: Congress, France, Library marketing, Public Libraries

This will be launched in Lyon at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress on 17 August 2014 during the IFLA Market Session: 1001 libraries to see before you die – project . Our online...

Event - 1 July 2014

Tags: Congress, France, Library buildings and equipment, Public Libraries

Over the past few years we have noted a few reports on the value of public libraries on our blog. We've now pulled the links to these into one place and are looking for additional case studies...

News - 26 June 2014

Tags: Public Libraries

The development of this plan builds on much of the discussion at the Section's mid-term meeting in Malmo and provides a framework of how the Section will communicate with our colleagues around...

News - 19 June 2014

Tags: Communications, Public Libraries

With only limited places available NOW is the time to register for the Public Libraries Satellite in Birmingham! In a rapidly changing environment please join us explore and examine the...

News - 17 April 2014

Tags: Digital divide, United States of America, Public Libraries

Final details are being tweaked before the program launch next week. Speakers from Finland, China, Germany, Denmark, Australia, Spain, Lithuania. Sweden, the Netherlands, USA and (our hosts) the...

News - 11 April 2014

Tags: Conferences, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Public Libraries

Great speakers, inspiring libraries and stimulating discussions ensured that participants in the Public Libraries Section mid term meeting held in Malmo Sweden and Taarnby Denmark left with...

News - 25 March 2014

Tags: Denmark, Malmo, Meetings, Sweden, Taarnby, Public Libraries

Organised by the Public Libraries Section of IFLA, in collaboration with CILIP and the Society of Chief Librarians in England,  this satellite conference is hosted by the new Library of...

Event - 13 January 2014

Tags: Digital resources, Electronic collections, Electronic document delivery, Electronic resources, Satellite Meeting, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Public Libraries

In a rapidly changing environment it is timely to examine the future of public libraries. The conference theme Public Library Futures in a global digital world?  will focus on the themes of...

News - 13 January 2014

Tags: Conferences, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Public Libraries

The Portuguese Agency for the Book, Archives and Libraries have just finished the Portuguese translation of IFLA's Mobile Library Guidelines. Chairperson of the IFLA Public...

News - 9 January 2014

Tags: Mobile Library Guidelines, Portugal, Public Libraries

Public Library Futures in a global digital world is the theme for the 2014 IFLA Public Libraries Satellite Conference. Organised by the Public Libraries Section of IFLA, in collaboration...

News - 9 January 2014

Tags: Conferences, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Public Libraries

Congratulations and thanks to Anette Mjöberg, Pirkko Lindberg and Leikny Indergaard who have developed a comprehensive program for the Section's Mid-Term meeting in Malmö, Sweden and...

News - 8 January 2014

Tags: Digital resources, Sweden, Public Libraries

Join public library colleagues from around the world in Malmö, Sweden and Tårnby/Copenhagen, Denmark for the IFLA Public Libraries Section Mid Term Meeting. In addition to hearing about...

Event - 7 January 2014

Tags: Digital resources, Midterm Meeting, Sweden, Public Libraries

Barbara Stripling, the president of the American Library Association, has begun a campaign. You can read about the campaign for the declaration of the right to libraries at her blog: http://www....

News - 8 October 2013

Tags: access, Access to information, Library, Library Buildings and Equipment, United States of America, Public Libraries

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Publication - 13 May 2013

Tags: Action plans, Public Libraries

On behalf of IFLA, the Public Libraries Section chair Suzanne Payette warmly congratulates and thanks Vít Richter of the National Library of the Czech Republic who coordinated the Czech...

News - 25 April 2013

Tags: Access to information, Associations, Best practices, Cooperation, Public Libraries

The Section's mid-term meeting will be held in Paris from 3 May - 5 May.   Kind thanks to the Bibliothèque Publique D'information and Section member Annie...

News - 2 April 2013

Tags: Public Libraries

The IFLA Public Library Section will be sponsoring or co-sponsoring three sessions as part of the 78th IFLA General Conference and Assembly, in Helsinki, Finland: Surprising Library...

News - 1 March 2012

Tags: Public Libraries

The satellite conference will be held immediately prior to the World Library and Information Congress in Helsinki, Finland, August 2012. See: pre-conference website Venue Klaipeda,...

News - 1 March 2012

Tags: Communities of practice, Conferences, Cooperation, Education and training, Information professionals, Public Libraries

Public Libraries have traditionally worked together to manage and share resources and information, and initiate cooperative projects. Developments in technology have allowed for even...

Event - 1 March 2012

Tags: Finland, Satellite Meeting, Public Libraries

On behalf of IFLA, the Public Libraries Section chair Suzanne Payette warmly congratulates Silvia Stasselova and colleagues from the Slovak Librarians Association for recently completing the Slovak...

News - 1 March 2012

Tags: Access to information, Best practices, Communications, Cooperation, Information professionals, Professional development, Success stories, Public Libraries

The Sections invite case studies on the theme of collaboration between the two types of libraries that are mostly to be found in communities.  Theme: Friends or Foes –...

News - 3 January 2012

Tags: Public Libraries

Session 89 — Metropolitan Libraries with Public Libraries 12 August 2010 Theme: Learning libraries, connected community. Powering an informed and involved community...

Informational Page - 6 January 2011

Tags: Public Libraries

Mobile Library Guidelines Revision by a working group of the IFLA Public Libraries Section, co-ordinated by Ian Stringer The Hague, IFLA Headquarters, 2010. - 73 p. 30 cm (IFLA Professional...

Publication - 24 August 2010

Tags: mobile libraries, Guidelines, Public Libraries

The public library is the prime community access point designed to respond to a multitude of ever-changing information needs. These guidelines are framed to provide assistance to library...

Publication - 14 July 2010

Tags: Service Guidelines, Guidelines, Public Libraries

We in the IFLA Public Library Section are happy to welcome you all to the beautiful city of Malmö 7-10 August 2010. Malmö and the county of Skåne is located in the south of...

Event - 11 May 2010

Tags: Satellite Meeting, Sweden, Public Libraries

The Public Libraries Section in collaboration with The Regional Library Scania, Malmö City Library and The Swedish Arts Council are organizing a satellite meeting in Malmö, Sweden August...

News - 3 December 2009

Tags: Public Libraries

2nd EDITION NOW AVAILABLE! The Public Library Section's major project for 4 years was, the production of new Guidelines and Standards for public libraries. Prepared by a...

Publication - 5 August 2009

Tags: Development, Standards, Guidelines, Publications, Public Libraries

This report examines the recent trends in collaboration and cooperation between public libraries, archives and museums. In many cases, the shared or similar missions of the institutions reviewed...

Publication - 3 August 2009

Tags: Publications, Public Libraries

The IFLA Public Library Section has now produced some additional recommendations to supplement the Public Library Manifesto so that public libraries can place their services in the 21st century...

Publication - 2 June 2009

Tags: Publications, Public Libraries

Midwintermeting in Singapore, 7 and 8 of March 2002 The Bielefeld 2002 Conference on High Quality Information for Everyone and What It Costs, Stadthalle Bielefeld, 5-7 February 2002...

Informational Page - 30 May 2009

Tags: Public Libraries

26th European Conference on Information Retrieval (ECIR-04) April 5 - 7, 2004. Sunderland, United Kingdom. http://ecir04.sunderland.ac.uk/ Diversity in Libraries Atlanta, Georgia, United...

Informational Page - 30 May 2009

Tags: Public Libraries

The Public Library Section's major project for 4 years was, the production of new Guidelines and Standards for public libraries. The Public Library Service: the IFLA/UNESCO Guidelines...

Publication - 27 May 2009

Tags: Guidelines, Public Libraries

Final report of the IFLA project under the Section for Public Libraries: The Role of Libraries in Lifelong Learning (PDF)

Publication - 27 May 2009

Tags: Publications, Public Libraries

Hellen Niegaard Member of the Standing Committee (Bangkok 1999) Introduction: The information society generates and consumes enormous amounts of information and at the same time information...

Publication - 27 May 2009

Tags: Publications, Public Libraries

Freedom, prosperity and the development of society and of individuals are fundamental human values. They will only be attained through the ability of well-informed citizens to exercise their...

Publication - 27 May 2009

Tags: Manifestos, Public Libraries

La liberté, la prospérité, le progrès de la société et l’épanouissement de l’individu sont des valeurs humaines fondamentales, que...

Publication - 27 May 2009

Tags: Manifestos, Public Libraries

La libertad, la prosperidad y el desarrollo de la sociedad y de los individuos son valores humanos fundamentales. Estos sólo podrán alcanzarse mediante la capacidad de ciudadanos...

Publication - 27 May 2009

Tags: Manifestos, Public Libraries

Freiheit, Wohlstand und die Entwicklung der Gesellschaft und des Einzelnen sind grundlegende menschliche Werte. Diese Werte werden nur verwirklicht, wenn gutinformierten Bürgern die Mö...

Publication - 27 May 2009

Tags: Manifestos, Public Libraries

Final report of the IFLA project under the Section for Public Libraries: The Role of Libraries in Lifelong Learning [English – PDF] Introduction During...

Informational Page - 27 May 2009

Tags: Education, Lifelong learning, Public Libraries

How can you ensure that you are meeting the library and information needs of the users and potential users of the library service in your community? By instinct? Through years of experience...

Informational Page - 27 May 2009

Tags: Public Libraries

1001 Libraries to see before you die The Value of Public Libraries How do you describe a public library? IFLA/UNESCO Public Library Guidelines For Development...

Informational Page - 27 May 2009

Tags: Public Libraries

Acts on Library Services: Catalonia, Spain Czech Republic Denmark Finland Norway Philippines Russia Sweden

Publication - 27 May 2009

Tags: Publications, Public Libraries

Note: the IFLA Public Libraries Section now has a blog which has superceded the Newsletter. Also 'Like' us on Facebook Issue no. 39, July 2011 Issue no. 38,...

Publication - 27 May 2009

Tags: Newsletters, Public Libraries

National pride was an integral part of the 2019 IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year Award, with each of the four short-listed accompanied by a passionate cheer squad at the presentation...

Publication - 27 May 2009

Tags: Annual reports, Public Libraries

2018 World Library and Information Congress: 84th IFLA General Conference and Assembly 24-30 August 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Theme: What is Universal Design for Libraries...

Informational Page - 27 May 2009

Tags: Public Libraries

2012-13 Strategic Plan (draft).doc 2011 Priority Activities 2011-2012 August.doc 2009-2010 2008-2009 2006-2007 2004-2005 (Revised version) 2004-2005

Publication - 27 May 2009

Tags: Publications, Public Libraries

Scope This Section provides an active international forum for the development and promotion of public libraries which serve the whole community in the context of the information society...

Informational Page - 31 March 2009

Tags: Public Libraries

This Section provides an active international forum for the development and promotion of public libraries which serve the whole community in the context of the information society and ensure free...

IFLA Group or Activity - 31 March 2009

Tags: Sections, Public Libraries