Content tagged Information Literacy
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- Seoul Declaration on Media and Information Literacy for Everyone and by Everyone
(Drafted and deliberated in the Feature Conference and Youth Agenda Forum during UNESCO Global MIL Week on October 24-31, 2020) On the 10th anniversary of Global Media and Information...
Publication - 29 March 2021
Tags: disinfodemics, Global Media and Information Literacy Week, Seoul Declaration, Manifestos, Information Literacy
- Libraries are an Important Component of Media and Information Literacy for All
IFLA was proud to take part in UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2020, which was hosted by the Republic of Korea on 24-31 October. Local Events In the lead up to...
News - 10 November 2020
Tags: Access to information, Access to knowledge, Information literacy, Information Literacy
- IFLA IL & LSN Joint Webinar, "Using Universal Design for Learning to Enhance Information Literacy Programs: Online and In the Library"
Joint Webinar from the IFLA Information Literacy (IL) Section and Library Services to People with Special Needs (LSN) Section on “Using Universal Design for Learning to Enhance Information...
News - 29 October 2020
Tags: Information Literacy
- Save the Date – Global Media & Information Literacy Week 2020
IFLA is excited to partner with UNESCO on Global Media & Information Literacy Week 2020! This year, Global Media & Information Literacy Week will be celebrated through interactive...
News - 27 August 2020
Tags: Capacity building, Digital humanities, Education, Information literacy, Literacy, Information Literacy
- Webinar on 'Information literacy: Knowing the right news in the digital age'
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) invite you to attend a live and interactive information...
Event - 4 May 2020
Tags: Access to information, Access to knowledge, Digitisation, Information technology, Webinar, Information Literacy
- How To Spot Fake News at a Time of COVID-19
One of the key parts of the response to COVID-19 has been the fight against the ‘infodemic’ – the volume of misleading information spreading around the world. With their...
News - 16 April 2020
Tags: Access to information, COVID-19, Information literacy, Media and Information Literacy, MIL, Information Literacy
- How to Spot Fake News – COVID-19 Edition
With fighting misinformation around COVID-19 a key part of the overall response to the pandemic, libraries have the reputation and the skills to make an important contribution. IFLA has...
Publication - 16 April 2020
Tags: Access to information, COVID-19, Information literacy, Media and Information Literacy, MIL, Infographics, Information Literacy
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week Feature Conference
As information becomes more and more central to the way we work, live and communicate, the importance of the ability to find, understand and use it grows. In parallel, concerns around fake news...
Event - 15 October 2018
Tags: Conference, GAPMIL, Information Literacy, Lithuania, Media and Information Literacy, Information Literacy
- Global MIL Week is Coming! How Can You Get Involved?
Global Media and Information Week 2018 will take place from 24 to 31 October 2018, and provides an opportunity to discuss – and celebrate – the importance of skills as both a response...
News - 29 May 2018
Tags: GAPMIL, Information literacy, Knowledge society, UNESCO, Information Literacy
- Minutes of Meetings
2019: August, Athens 2018: August, Kuala Lumpur 2016: August, Columbus 2015: August, Cape Town 2014: August, Lyon 2013: August,...
Publication - 23 April 2018
Tags: Minutes of Meetings, Information Literacy
- Libraries Essential to Creating Informed, Independent, Information Literate Citizens
Media and information literacy (MIL) plays a key role in giving people the ability to find, understand, evaluate and create information. Libraries have a long expertise in helping users of all...
News - 28 October 2017
Tags: Information Literacy; sustainable development goals; media literacy; UNESCO, Jamaica, Information Literacy
- The Need for Libraries has Never Been Greater: IFLA Speaks at Major Information Literacy Conference
At a time of concern about the future of the Internet, there has never been a greater need both for information literacy, and for librarians as information literacy specialists....
News - 20 September 2017
Tags: France, Information literacy, Media and Information Literacy (MIL), Information Literacy
- Libraries Fighting Fake News: Uses of the IFLA Infographic
Libraries have been active in taking the IFLA infographic on How to Spot Fake News, and using it to promote media and information literacy. IFLA has produced a short report on initiatives to day...
Publication - 20 August 2017
Tags: Information literacy, Media and Information Literacy (MIL), Newspapers, UNESCO, Toolkits, Information Literacy
- Get into GAPMIL
UNESCO's GAPMIL initaitive offers a valuable potential means for libraries to connect around their work on information literacy, and underline their value to others. This IFLA briefing...
Publication - 11 August 2017
Tags: Information literacy, news media, UNESCO, Briefings, Information Literacy
- Italian version of 'Guidelines on information literacy for lifelong learning'
The Italian version of 'Guidelines on information literacy for lifelong learning'' is now available
News - 17 July 2015
Tags: Information Literacy
- New translation of 'IFLA Media and Information Literacy Recommendations'.
The 'IFLA Media and Information Literacy Recommendations' are now available in Portuguese.
News - 23 September 2014
Tags: Information Literacy
- IFLA Information Literacy Satellite Meeting Preliminary Program Available – Register Now!
Programme and Registration Preliminary programme and further information is now available on the conference website. Early bird registration deadline is June 15th. Register...
News - 23 May 2014
Tags: Information Literacy
- Information Literacy Section Logo
Banner for Section pages - 18 March 2014
Tags: Information Literacy
- 6th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries
In QQML2014 we will emphasise on new methodological developments and practical applications for every kind of libraries and enjoy the beauties of Istanbul one of the oldest cities in the...
Event - 17 March 2014
Tags: Conference, Turkey, Information Literacy
- Keynote speakers at Limmerick confirmed
The Keynote speakers have been confirmed for “Facing the Future: Librarians and Information Literacy in a Changing Landscape”, the IFLA Information Literacy Section's...
News - 30 January 2014
Tags: Information Literacy
- Call for Papers for joint session in Lyon: Information Literacy with Health and Biosciences Libraries Sections
World Library and Information Congress: IFLA General Conference and Assembly Lyon, France 16-22 August 2014 Information Literacy Section...
News - 21 January 2014
Tags: France, Information Literacy
- UNESCO encourages Member States to implement IFLA policies on Information Literacy and Print Disabled People
The IFLA Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Recommendations and the Libraries Serving People with Print Disabilities (LPD) Manifesto were passed at the 37th UNESCO General Conference...
News - 9 December 2013
Tags: Access to information, Access to knowledge, Advocacy, Disadvantaged persons, France, Information literacy, Library services to people with disabilities, Literacy, LPD, MIL, Services to the visually impaired, Information Literacy
- Call for Papers: Information Literacy Section Satellite Meeting
The IFLA Information Literacy Section invites papers to be presented at its upcoming satellite meeting in Limerick, Republic of Ireland on 14-15 August 2014. Theme Facing the...
News - 4 December 2013
Tags: Information Literacy
- Global Forum for Partnership on MIL (GFPMIL)
UNESCO has been working for over 40 years in the field of media and information literacy (MIL). Part of its strategy involves creating partnerships necessary to amplify the impact of MIL...
Event - 23 June 2013
Tags: Conference, Nigeria, Information Literacy
- Report on the Special Event of the UNESCO Information for All Programme (IFAP)
A report on the Special Event of the UNESCO Information for All Programme (IFAP) which took place at the UNESCO's headquarters in Paris on February 27, 2013, within the framework of the First...
News - 23 March 2013
Tags: Access to information, Information Literacy
- Info Literacy & Reference Services 2013 pre-conference in Singapore
In today’s digital age, reference services and information literacy (IL) are more interconnected and relevant than ever. Librarians are required to improve their own IL competency...
Event - 6 March 2013
Tags: Preconference, Singapore, Information Literacy
- Call for Papers: Re-defining and refining Information Literacy and Reference Services in the digital age
Satellite Meeting - IFLA World Library and Information Congress Information Literacy Section and Reference & Information Services Section August 15-16, 2013, National Library...
News - 21 November 2012
Tags: Information Literacy
- 5th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (QQM) are proved more and more popular tools for Librarians, because of their usefulness to the everyday professional life. QQM aim to the assessment...
Event - 14 November 2012
Tags: Conference, Italy, Information Literacy
- 2013 Satellite Meeting in Singapore
News on our 2013 Satellite Meeting in Singapore Redefining and refining information literacy and reference services in the digital age Dates: 15 and 16 August 2013 Location: to...
News - 7 November 2012
Tags: Information Literacy
- Request for proposals LOEX 2013
A request for proposals for LOEX 2013 to be held 2-4 May 2013 in Nashville, Tennesie, USA . Proposals should reflect elements of one of six tracks: Chart-toppers: Assessment and...
News - 6 November 2012
Tags: Information Literacy
- LOEX 2013
The Nashville LOEX Committee invites you to the 41st Annual LOEX Conference! LOEX is a self-supporting, non-profit educational clearinghouse for library instruction and information literacy...
Event - 6 November 2012
Tags: Conference, Information Literacy
- call for proposals: Intergenerational Literacies: texto & techno
The IFLA Literacy and Reading and Information Literacy Sections are seeking proposals for a joint programme to be held at the IFLA Conference in Singapore in August 2013. Theme:...
News - 5 November 2012
Tags: Information Literacy
- Now Available: Havana Declaration
FIFTEEN INFORMATION LITERACY ACTIONS…… for collaborative work on generation of networks for development of information literacy in Ibero-American countries (Latin America...
News - 2 November 2012
Tags: Information Literacy
- Havana Declaration
FIFTEEN INFORMATION LITERACY ACTIONS…… for collaborative work on generation of networks for development of information literacy in Ibero-American countries (Latin America,...
Publication - 25 October 2012
Tags: Manifestos, Information Literacy
- The 4th International Conference on „Information Science and Information Literacy”
The Central Library of the”Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu has the greatest pleasure to invite you to take part. See the conference website for complete details....
Event - 17 October 2012
Tags: Conference, Information Literacy
- LILAC 2013
The Librarians Information Literacy Annual Conference (LILAC) will take place at The University of Manchester Library on Monday 25th-Wednesday 27th March 2013. Further information will be...
Event - 12 September 2012
Tags: Conference, Information Literacy
- Now available: Moscow Media and Information Literacy (MIL) meeting overview
From 24 to 28 June 2012 130 participants from 40 countries representing all continents gathered for the International Conference on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) for Knowledge Societies in...
News - 5 September 2012
Tags: Information Literacy
- Just released: The Moscow Declaration on Media and Information Literacy
Conference participants in the Atlas Park-Hotel Hall (Source: UNESCO) In order to raise public awareness of the significance, scale and topicality of the tasks of...
News - 23 July 2012
Tags: Announcement, Media and Information Literacy (MIL), UNESCO, Information Literacy
- Moscow Declaration on Media and Information Literacy
[PDF] Available in French The changing media landscape and the rapid growth in information are affecting individuals and societies now more than ever. In order to...
Publication - 23 July 2012
Tags: Media and Information Literacy (MIL), Publications, Information Literacy
- New IFLA Media and Information Literacy Recommendations
In cooperation with UNESCO's Information for All Programme (IFAP), the IFLA Information Literacy Section drafted new Media and Information Literacy Recommendations which are now available in...
News - 29 March 2012
Tags: Announcement, Information Literacy
- IFLA Media and Information Literacy Recommendations
Final version In order to survive and develop, make decisions, and solve problems in every facet of life - personal, social, educational, and professional, individuals, communities, and...
Publication - 28 March 2012
Tags: Media and Information Literacy (MIL), UNESCO, Statements, Information Literacy
- European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL)
The European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL), organized by the Department of Information Management of Hacettepe University and Department of Information and Communication...
Event - 24 March 2012
Tags: Conference, Information Literacy
- Media and Information Literacy for Knowledge Societies
Conference Objectives To raise public awareness of the significance, scale and topicality of the tasks of media and information literacy promotion among information, media and education...
Event - 8 March 2012
Tags: Conference, Information Literacy
- LILAC 2012
LILAC is the Librarians' Information Literacy Annual Conference and is a firm favourite in the calendar of information professionals. The conference is brimming with new ideas, innovative...
Event - 8 March 2012
Tags: Conference, Information Literacy
- IFLA-satellite Tampere: registration is now open.
The Road to Information Literacy: Librarians as facilitators of learning Dates: 8-10 August 2012 Location: Tampere, Finland IFLA-satellite registration is now open. For more...
News - 23 February 2012
Tags: Information Literacy
- Call for papers IFLA 2012 Satellite Conference in Riga: 'Information for Civic Literacy'
The IFLA Special Interest Group Access to Information Network - Africa (ATINA/RAIA), Information Literacy Section and Africa Section invite proposals for presentations at its upcoming Satellite...
News - 22 February 2012
Tags: Information Literacy
- IFLA 2012 Satellite Conference in Riga
Organised by the IFLA Information Literacy Section and the IFLA Africa Section through its Special Interest Group Access to Information Network - Africa (ATINA/RAIA). Hosted by the Riga...
Event - 22 February 2012
Tags: Conference, Information Literacy
- The Credo Reference Digital Award for Information Literacy
The CILIP CSG Information Literacy Group is very pleased to announce an exciting new award for innovation in digital resources for Information Literacy generously sponsored by Credo Reference....
News - 17 February 2012
Tags: Awards, Information Literacy
- CALL FOR PAPERS - Extended Deadline 15th February
The Call for papers for IFLA Information Literacy Section and E-learning Special Interest Group Joint Open Session is extended. The new deadline is 15th February
News - 2 February 2012
Tags: Information Literacy
- Conferences
Current Conference 2020 IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2020 Cancelled World Library and Information Congress: 86th IFLA General Conference and...
Informational Page - 25 January 2012
Tags: Information Literacy
- EMMILE: European Meeting on Media and Information Literacy Education in Libraries
"EMMILE in Libraries (and beyond)" is a joint three-day meeting that, through a set of joint initiatives—organized thanks to the collaboration of IFLA SLRC, IASL, AIB, AIB...
Event - 12 January 2012
Tags: Access to information, Conference, Italy, Information Literacy
- Now available: 2012-2013 Action Plan
The Information Literacy Section 2012-2013 Action Plan is now available. Download: 2012-2013 Action Plan [PDF]
News - 23 December 2011
Tags: Information Literacy
- Call for papers: Information literacy meets E-learning: Let's talk about interconnections and outcomes
Papers are invited to be presented at the 78th IFLA General Conference and Assembly at Helsinki, Finland, 11-17 August 2012. Theme: Information literacy meets E-learning: Let's talk about...
News - 21 December 2011
Tags: Information Literacy
- Call for proposals - IFLA satelite meeting 2012 - The Road to Information Literacy: Librarians as Facilitators of Learning
The satellite conference will be held immediately prior to the World Library and Information Congress in Helsinki, Finland, August 2012. Theme: The Road to Information Literacy:...
News - 18 November 2011
Tags: Finland, Information Literacy
- Towards Media and Information Literacy Indicators
Background Document of the Expert Meeting 4-6 November 2010, Bangkok, Thailand Developing a Global Framework for a topic as broad and complex as Information Literacy-Media Literacy or,...
Publication - 12 August 2011
Tags: Reports, Information Literacy
- Information Literacy State of the Art reports
Colombia (English) by Alejandro Uribe Tirado & Leonardo Machett's Penagos Colombia (Español) by Alejandro Uribe Tirado & Leonardo Machett's Penagos France by Agnes...
Publication - 25 July 2011
Tags: Reports, Information Literacy
- Integrating the Information Literacy Logo: A Marketing Manual
Draft — December 2009 IFLA - Information Literacy Section / UNESCO Prepared by Jesús Lau Universidad Veracruzana Veracruz (Mexico) Jesús...
Publication - 18 July 2011
Tags: Guidelines, Information Literacy
- IFLA Off-site Session – Information Literacy Section / UNESCO IFAP
Invitation You are invited to attend the Information Literacy Section of IFLA off-site meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Thursday, August 11, 2011 that is being jointly organized by the...
Event - 2 June 2011
Tags: Meeting, Puerto Rico, Information Literacy
- 2010 open sessions: Gothenburg, Sweden
Session 74 — Information Literacy with Reference and information Services 11 August 2010 13:45 - 15:45 | Room: H2 Theme: Don’t wait to be asked – towards...
Informational Page - 25 January 2011
Tags: Information Literacy
- Call for Papers for 77th IFLA General Conference and Assembly
Theme The Importance of Information Literacy for Multicultural Populations: Needs, Strategies, Programs, and the Role of Libraries The Library Services to Multicultural...
News - 9 December 2010
Tags: Conferences, Information Literacy
- Information Literacy: International Perspectives
This book provides a comprehensive update on the status of information literacy activities around the world, particularly from countries where no related literature has been published in English....
Publication - 11 November 2009
Tags: Publications, Information Literacy
- Projects
Global Vision IL Section contributes its report to the IFLA Global Vision Project Marketing Manual Integrating the...
Informational Page - 10 November 2009
Tags: Information Literacy
- Information Literacy Section Newsletter
Note: the IFLA Information Literacy Section now has a blog, which has taken the place of the IL Newsletter. July 2010 February 2010 June 2009 January...
Publication - 13 August 2009
Tags: Newsletters, Information Literacy
- Towards Information Literacy Indicators
Conceptual framework paper With a list of potential international indicators for information supply, access and supporting skills by UNESCO Institute for Statistics Languages available:...
Publication - 3 August 2009
Tags: Publications, Information Literacy
- Guidelines on Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning
Final Draft These guidelines have been compiled by the Information Literacy Section (InfoLit) of IFLA with the aim of providing a pragmatic framework for those professionals who need or...
Publication - 6 July 2009
Tags: Lifelong learning, Guidelines, Information Literacy
- High-Level Colloquium on Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt November 6-9, 2005 Report of a Meeting Sponsored by the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), National...
Publication - 2 May 2009
Tags: Reports, Information Literacy
- Links
Infographics IFLA's infographics, How to spot fake news - Covid 19 Edition. This edition of the popular, IFLA How to spot fake news infographic focus on some of the issues...
Informational Page - 2 May 2009
Tags: Information literacy, Information Literacy
- The long road of the Information Literacy Section
1990 - 1996 - First part By Oili Kokkonen Sinikka Koskiala Teodora Oker-Blom Eva Tolonen Helsinki University of Technology Download: [PDF]
Publication - 27 April 2009
Tags: Publications, Information Literacy
- IASL 2009 Conference
Conference website: http://www.iasl-online.org/events/conf/2009/ 38th Annual Conference incorporating the 13th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship Theme: School...
Event - 27 April 2009
Tags: Conference, Information literacy, Italy, Information Literacy
- Understanding Information Literacy: A Primer
This publication is an easy-to-read, non-technical overview explaining what "information literacy" means, designed for busy public policy-makers, business executives, civil society...
Publication - 23 April 2009
Tags: Publications, Information Literacy
- Information Literacy Section Annual Reports
2016-2017 2015-2016 2015 2014 2012 - 2013 2010 - 2011 2009 - 2010 2006 - 2007 2005 - 2006 2003 - 2005
Publication - 23 April 2009
Tags: Annual reports, Information Literacy
- Information Literacy Section Action Plans
2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 2015-2016 2012-2013 2010-2011 2009-2011 2007-2009 2006-2007 2004-2005
Publication - 22 April 2009
Tags: Action plans, Information Literacy
- About the Information Literacy Section
The primary purpose of the Information Literacy Section is to foster international cooperation in the development of information literacy education in all types of libraries and information...
Informational Page - 31 March 2009
Tags: Information Literacy
- Information Literacy Section
The primary purpose of the Information Literacy Section is to foster international cooperation in the development of information literacy education in all types of libraries and information...
IFLA Group or Activity - 31 March 2009
Tags: Sections, Information Literacy
- Archive: Round Table on User Education
Scope The primary purpose of the User Education Round Table is to foster international cooperation in the development of user education in all types of libraries. The Round Table...
Informational Page - 5 November 2002
Tags: Information Literacy