Launch of IFLA’s Internet Manifesto!
After the open consultations and a review-approval process, our manifesto is finally here! This year marks a decade since IFLA’s last Internet Manifesto was launched, and of course the world is a very...
View ArticleCall for WILSIG Newsletter Contributions
You are invited to contribute to Newsletter of the IFLA Women, Information and Libraries Special Interest Group by: Sharing stories on notable women librarians (historical or contemporary) who have...
View ArticleReminder: Next IFLA ARL “Hot Topics” Session on August 13, 2024!
IFLA Academic & Research Libraries Section (ARL) is excited to announce the 2024 Hot Topics session! Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Event: IFLA ARL Section Hot Topics (Online via zoom) Time:...
View ArticleIFLA 24 hours of global IT – 28th August 2024
28th August 2024 : save the date ! The IFLA Information Technology Section, IFLA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group, and IFLA Big Data Special Interest Group are pleased to announce an...
View ArticleJob opportunity: Impact Officer
Are you passionate about impact and evaluation? If you are looking for a challenge and are brilliant at what you do, read on! Who we are IFLA (the International Federation of Library Associations and...
View ArticleIFLA Sub-Saharan African Regional Division (IFLA SSA RDC), July 2024 Newsletter.
By: Namutenya H & Kepi M The Sub-Saharan Africa Library Sector, with support from the International Federation of Libraries and Associations (IFLA),...
View ArticleLibraries, EdTech, and maximising learning opportunities for all
IFLA was represented at the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference 2024, engaging with key partners in the EdTech ecosystem to make the case for libraries to be integrated into broader EdTech plans in...
View ArticleIFLA MENA Regional Office delivers training to Omani students
Qatar National Library (QNL) is the host of IFLA’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Division Committee. In this role, is has a mission to support the development of the field in the region....
View ArticleNew IFLA ARL Blog post: “Ranking of Academic Libraries”
Dear all, Here is the latest IFLA Academic & Research Libraries (ARL) Section blog post, titled “Ranking of Academic Libraries” This was kindly contributed by Dr. Sami ÇUHADAR, Director of...
View ArticleWhat shapes the future? Respond now to our trends survey
As part of the preparation of the 2024 Trend Report, we are calling on IFLA members, volunteers and the wider library field to share their views on which trends will matter most in the years to come,...
View ArticleRequest for Proposals – Redesigning the Library Map of the World
The Hague, Netherlands, We are looking for a contractor to join us in crafting and implementing a new vision and look for the Library Map of the World website. We invite bidders to submit proposals for...
View ArticleCall for submissions — A Corto di Libri/Short of Books: Short Films Tell...
13th International AIB / IFLA Short Film Contest about Libraries The thirteenth edition of the contest “A corto di libri. Short of books: short films tell about libraries” is open! The contest is...
View ArticleIFLA attains charity status
Note: A version of this announcement was sent by the IFLA President and IFLA Secretary General on 9 August 2024, directly to all IFLA Members and affiliates, including directors and presidents of...
View ArticleAddressing censorship, information integrity, indigenous matters and AI at...
The MexINFO Global Forum took place last week at the UNAM University in Mexico City and was organized by the university’s Library and Information Research Institute (IIBI) and in collaboration with the...
View ArticleCensorship and Heritage Collections joint symposium October 8th, 2024
The city of Barcelona, Spain will host Culture, Knowledge, and Community: An International Library Conference from 6-10 October, 2024. Along with several other IFLA sections, the Rare Books &...
View ArticleMessage from IFLA’s Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee Chair
Dear colleagues and friends It has been a year since the Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee (RDC-AO) was elected to office and it is time to review the achievements of the past year. The...
View ArticleMessage from IFLA’s Asia-Oceania Regional Office Manager
Dear friends, We are pleased to present to you the latest issue of the newsletter, featuring some of the latest happenings within and beyond the region! In the past month, several insightful webinars...
View ArticleMessage from the IFLA President on the IFLA Information Futures Summit 2024
Dear all, I am happy to have the opportunity to share an update on the preparations for the IFLA Information Futures Summit taking place in a little less than two months in our region. It goes without...
View Article2nd Executive Board Meeting for CONSAL XIX
Malaysia has been given the opportunity to host the 19th Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians General Conference and Meeting (CONSAL XIX) in 2025 after hosting it in 1981 and 1996. The General...
View ArticlePunggol Regional Library Hosts United Nations General Assembly President
On 20 July, 2024, Singapore’s Punggol Regional Library welcomed His Excellency Dennis Francis, President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. His visit focused on initiatives and...
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