Yerevan: World Book Capital 2012
24 April 2012In a festive celebration two days ago in Armenia, IFLA President Ingrid Parent witnessed the official hand over of the World Book Capital for the year 2012
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World Book and Copyright Day
23 April 2012Find the world’s wealth and wisdom through books — a video message from IFLA President Ingrid Parent
Blue Shield - 2nd Statement on Syria
16 April 2012As the conflict in Syria continues to deteriorate, and following its first statement of May 2011, the Blue Shield reaffirms its deep concern regarding the safeguarding of the country’s invaluable cultural and historical heritage and bemoans the great suffering and loss of life the situation has entailed.
Call to preserve the ancient manuscripts of Timbuktu and Mali
11 April 2012On April 4 in Dakar, 51 distinguished African scholars and library directors (from 14 countries) have signed the "Call to preserve the ancient manuscripts of Timbuktu and Mali".
IFLA raises concerns about ACTA
11 April 2012At a stakeholder hearing in the European Parliament today, IFLA's Director of Policy & Advocacy, Stuart Hamilton, raised severe concerns about the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).
New IFLA Media and Information Literacy Recommendations
29 March 2012In cooperation with UNESCO's Information for All Programme (IFAP), the IFLA Information Literacy Section drafted new Media and Information Literacy Recommendations...
10th IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced!
23 March 2012The IFLA Section on Management and Marketing in collaboration with Emerald is pleased to announce the winners of the 10th IFLA International Marketing Award for 2012...
Out now: March 2012 issue of IFLA Journal
19 March 2012View the complete issue online...
Beyond Access: Libraries Powering Development
16 March 2012Are you using your library to improve lives in your community?
Notice of IFLA 2012 General Assembly and Call for Agenda Items
15 March 2012IFLA Members may propose items for inclusion in the agenda...
Formation of a new Dynamic Coalition on Public Access in Libraries at the Internet Governance Forum
13 March 2012IFLA is pleased to report that a new Dynamic Coalition on Public Access in Libraries has been approved by the Secretariat of the Internet Governance Forum...
One year after the Earthquake in Japan
12 March 2012A year has now passed since the 9.0-magnitude earthquake—one of the largest ever recorded—and ensuing tsunami devastated Japan, leaving more than 15,000 dead, several thousand missing, hundreds of thousands displaced, massive property damage, and lingering nuclear worries.
IFLA Electronic Resource Guide Now Available!
28 February 2012The purpose of this Guide is to help develop an awareness of the key issues that every library will need to consider and address in developing an e-portfolio
IFLA Key Initiatives 2011-2012 in action
20 February 2012These Key Initiatives are closely connected to IFLA's Strategic Plan, and also elaborate and enhance activities that are already taken up in various Sections, SIGs and Core Activities. They also provide IFLA with strong and important topics to enhance cooperation with its Strategic Partners.