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WSIS+20 Roadmap and Call to action
18 January 2024These open stakeholder consultations composed by multilateral agencies, civil society, technical communities, private sector and national governments will help clarify the extent to which the vision of a people centered, inclusive information society has evolved during the past twenty years. The review is also a key opportunity for people in the library field to contribute to the modernization of the operational architecture for the WSIS process and more importantly, to put it at the service and improvement of our lives and for future generations.
How to Get Involved with Climate Empowerment in 2024
18 January 2024Get Involved with Cultural Policy and Advocacy in 2024
18 January 2024An update on IT section for the new year
16 January 2024New IFLA Professional Report: Document Delivery and Resource Sharing: Global Perspectives
15 January 2024The 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
15 January 2024Alongside 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
12 January 2024As 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!
Libraries, advocacy & digital affairs - 10 things to look out for in 2024
12 January 2024In 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
10 January 2024We 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.
First meeting of 2024 for the Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS) of IFLA
9 January 2024Call: 2024 IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award
8 January 2024Call for submissions: IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award 2024.
IFLA joins presentation of plans for World Book Capital 2024 in Strasbourg
8 January 2024With 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
5 January 2024In 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
4 January 2024IFLA 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?
4 January 2024IFLA'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
3 January 2024On 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.