IFLA President calls for action
22 November 2011In a statement to the WIPO Copyright Committee, Ingrid Parent, IFLA President, highlighted the importance of an updated copyright framework for libraries in the digital age.
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Brazil introduces Background Paper on Library and Archive Issues
22 November 2011The Brazilian delegation at WIPO introduced a background paper written by IFLA, ICA, EIFL and INNOVARTE on the issues libraries and archives are facing.
IFLA advocates for an updated copyright framework
22 November 2011The World Intellectual Property Organisation's Copyright Committee discusses copyright limitations and exceptions for libraries and archives. IFLA advocates for an international legal instrument that would bring the international copyright framework for libraries into the digital age.
Full report on 22nd Session of WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights in Geneva
1 July 2011Significant progress was made on exceptions and limitations for persons with print and other reading disabilities at the 22nd session of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) in June.
IFLA-WIPO reception well attended
24 June 2011In conjunction with the WIPO-SCCR meeting in Geneva, IFLA co-hosted a reception with the World Intellectual Property Association on Tuesday 21st June 2011.