The Marrakesh Treaty has already had a major impact on copyright legislation, removing legal barriers to making and sharing copies of books in accessible formats. But to ensure that people with print disabilities benefit from genuinely equal access, implementation is key. A new IFLA guide helps libraries take this final step, and make the promise of Marrakesh real.
Welcome to our congress programme in Kuala Lumpur
In order to explain the concept of copyright literacy, its importance within the broader work of libraries and to make recommendations to key stakeholders, IFLA has published a statement on copyright education and copyright literacy.
Presentations from the IFLA RBSC midterm conference in Oslo are now available
The IFLA Library Map of the World, launched one year ago at WLIC 2017 in Wrocław, addresses the critical need of the library field to have basic information about the state of libraries and the overall library landscape in countries around the world.
The IFLA Global Vision Ideas Store is now open and ready to accept ideas from the library field!
Plenary Hall in Kuala Lumpur’s Convention Centre came alive in spectacular fashion on Saturday 25 August, as over 3500 delegates from more than 110 countries filled Malaysia’s premier convention venue to experience the official opening of the 84th IFLA General Conference and Assembly.
The IFLA Library Map of the World, launched one year ago at WLIC 2017 in Wrocław, addresses the critical need of the library field to have basic information about the state of libraries and the overall library landscape in countries around the world.
A paper on the impact of these guidelines at an international, national and local level was presented at the WLIC 2018
Transcript of Gerald Leitner's address given at the Opening Session on Saturday
Full text of IFLA President's address given at the Opening Session on Saturday, 25 August 2018