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New IFLA Publication: Bridging Research and Library Practice – Global...
IFLA is proud to announce the publication of Bridging Research and Library Practice – Global Perspectives on Education and Training, edited by Krystyna K. Matusiak, Kawanna M. Bright and Debbie...
View ArticleJust published: New edition of UNIMARC Guidelines for Archival Materials
The UNIMARC Guidelines for Archival Materials are intended (1) to represent archival materials in electronic catalogues for integrating access for both library and archival collections and using common...
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UNESCO Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms
The final version of UNESCO’s guidelines on how digital platforms – and in particular social media – should work offers helpful affirmation of the importance of access to information, skills, and...
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New Publication: MCULTP December 2023 Newsletter released
The latest IFLA Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section’s Winter 2023 newsletter has been published. In this edition: A word from the Chair Multicultural Activities in Iran: Central...
View ArticleTILT newsletter January 2024 issue is out!
We are proud and delighted to announce the publication of the latest issue of our newsletter TILT – Trends and Issues in Library Technology. The main thematic focuses on Technology Enhanced Learning...
View ArticleEurope Regional Division Committee’s Action Plan for 2023-25
On 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: Task 1 –...
View ArticleDigital Public Infrastructure – what is it, and why does it matter for...
IFLA’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....
View ArticleIFLA submits response to UN consultation on information integrity
IFLA 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...
View ArticleHigh-Impact Initiatives for the Sustainable Development Goals: Opportunities...
In 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...
View ArticleIFLA joins presentation of plans for World Book Capital 2024 in Strasbourg
With 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...
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Call: 2024 IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award
Recognizing Innovative Contributions to Marketing in the Library Field The IFLA Section on Management and Marketing is delighted to launch this year’s International Library Marketing Award continuing...
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First meeting of 2024 for the Management of Library Associations Section...
Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS) first meeting of 2024 was productive with conversations to move forward actions. Here, part of the 16 members in attendance from Malaysia, Norway,...
View ArticleHappy New Year 2024 from IFLA Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS)
The Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS) of IFLA is happy to wish you all a Happy new Year 2024! The section’s elected representatives wish you every success in 2024.
View ArticleLibrary Services to People with Special Needs Section November 2023...
We proudly present the November 2023 Issue of the LSN Newsletter. This issue focuses on the 2023 WLIC in The Hague. From the TOC: 1. Editorial 2. WLIC 2023 Highlights 2.1 LSN Business Meeting 2.2 LSN...
View ArticleLibraries, advocacy & digital affairs – 10 things to look out for in 2024
In 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...
View ArticleNew IFLA ARL Blog post: “Research Support Community Day, Australia”
Dear all, Here is IFLA Academic & Research Libraries (ARL) Section first blog post for this year, kindly contributed by our Committee member, Jayshree Mamtora, from James Cook University,...
View ArticleKey Advocacy Dates in 2024 – January – August
As 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...
View ArticleIFLA joins calls for progress in South Africa’s copyright reform
Alongside 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...
View ArticleDocument Delivery and Resource Sharing: Global Perspectives
The Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Standing Committee (DDRS) would like to share the latest open access publication Document Delivery and Resource Sharing: Global Perspectives. The document...
View ArticleAn update on IT section for the new year
This news in the first days of 2024 is the occasion to wish you the best for the new year. This is also an opportunity to give you update about the different events that the IT section, the Big Data...
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