New IFLA ARL Blog post: “Persistent Identifiers in Australia”
Dear all, Here is the latest IFLA Academic & Research Libraries (ARL) Section blog post, titled “PIDs (Persistent Identifiers) in Australia” This was kindly contributed by Matthias Liffers, Product...
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IFLA joins Sister Organisations in Declaration on the Protection of Cultural...
Celebrating 70 years of the UNESCO 1954 Convention In May 2024, the international community celebrated the 70th anniversary of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the...
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IFLA Joins Creative Commons in Outlining a Roadmap towards Open Culture
Creative Commons, a longstanding partner of IFLA, is leading an effort to advocate for a UNESCO Recommendation on Open Culture. This would follow in the footsteps of current UNESCO recommendations on...
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IFLA at the WSIS+20 Forum: Libraries for a more people-centered Internet
Last week the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event took place in Geneva from the 27 to the 31 of May. This event marked a significant milestone of twenty years of progress made in the implementation of the...
View ArticleVolunteer Visions: developing a new code of conduct for IFLA
Earlier this year, a call for volunteers went out to the IFLA membership to serve on the Code of Conduct for Volunteers Working Group. The group has been tasked to develop a draft Code of Conduct for...
View ArticleIFLAeCamp Call for Proposals: Libraries of Future
New Professionals SIG is accepting proposals for IFLACamp which is going to be held online this year, in August. IFLACamp is all about connecting new professionals and creating an environment where we...
View ArticleWebinar Recording Available: Providing New Insights in the Fields of...
The recording is now available below for the webinar “Providing New Insights in the Fields of Genealogy and Local History in Asia: Part 2.” This presentation, sponsored by the IFLA Local History and...
View ArticleFrom Special Needs to Equitable Services
We are pleased to announce that our section has now officially been renamed Equitable and Accessible Library Services Section (EALS). The new name reflects a modern understanding of disability and...
View ArticleNew IFLA ARL Blog post: “Division D Joint Mid-Term in Istanbul, Türkiye”
Dear all, Here is the latest IFLA Academic & Research Libraries (ARL) Section blog post, titled “Division D Joint Mid-Term in Istanbul, Türkiye” This was kindly contributed by our Section Chair,...
View ArticleThis Just In! Key messages from IFLA’s climate communication and education...
IFLA has been working hard to bring libraries into the UN climate change debate. From COP27 to COP28, and this past week at the June UN Climate Meetings, we have been making space on behalf of our...
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Call for papers – 24 Hours of Global Information Technology
24 Hours of Global Information Technology, virtual online event across multiple time zones, 28-29 August, 2024 The IFLA Information Technology Section, IFLA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special...
View ArticleRecording Available: FamilySearch’s Ottoman Initiative [Webinar]
The recording is now available below for the webinar “FamilySearch’s Ottoman Initiative,” which was held on 13 June 2024. This presentation was sponsored by the IFLA Library Services to Multicultural...
View ArticleOpen Call: IFLA Preservation and Conservation Network Hub
Help IFLA connect libraries around the world to better protect and provide access to documentary heritage! IFLA is seeking a partnership with a library to act as the coordinator of the IFLA PAC Centre...
View ArticleTransforming libraries for environmental education on climate action
This article is brought to you by the IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries (ENSULIB) Section. Extreme weather has been progressing for decades, especially in recent years. Heatwaves, floods,...
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Knowledge for development in Small Island Developing States
Small Island Developing States face unique challenges in their efforts to ensure strong, fair and sustainable development. Knowledge, information and libraries can make a major contribution to...
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IFLA MLAS Library Associations Aligned with UN efforts
IFLA MLAS activities are aligned with efforts by the United Nations: the High Level Political Forum 2024 and the Summit of the Future 2024. This one-pager is a living document that will be updated as...
View ArticleCulture2030Goal Campaign welcomes recognition of culture in new draft of the...
The latest draft of the United Nations’ Pact for the Future, likely to be a milestone document for the UN this decade, represents welcome progress towards recognising the importance of culture – and...
View ArticleIFLA ARL awarded “DUIA” at IFLA General Assembly
Dear all, We are pleased to share that IFLA Academic & Research Libraries (ARL) Section has been honored by the “Dynamic Unit Impact Award for Member Engagement & Leadership Development” at...
View Article2024 IFLA Dynamic Unit and Impact Awards
A dynamic Professional Unit has the greatest impact on IFLA’s global work – engaging members, developing strong leadership and identity, delivering high-quality services with measurable impact, and...
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Out Now: June 2024 issue of IFLA Journal
IFLA Journal is an international journal publishing peer reviewed articles on library and information services and the social, political and economic issues that impact access to information through...
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