School Libraries Satellite meeting website now online
30 April 2017Theme: Advocacy of School Libraries
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World Intellectual Property Day, 26 April 2017 – Innovation, Improving Lives
26 April 2017Every year on 26 April, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) celebrates the World Intellectual Property Rights Day. This year in particular, WIPO explores how innovation and progress make lives better, and what more can be done to make sure new technologies reach the people who need them. They are also inviting ideas on the priorities for future innovation through Twitter under the hashtag #WorldIPDay.
Update from the IFLA Global Vision workshop in Athens, Greece
24 April 2017In early April, a kick-off workshop for the IFLA Global Vision took place in Athens, Greece
Congratulations to our IFLA WLIC 2017 Attendance Grant winners!
20 April 2017Thank you to our sponsors: Sage and Ex Libris
Public Libraries Section mid-term minutes now available
20 April 2017The Minutes from the Public Libraries Standing Committee are now available to read and download.
2017 IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
19 April 2017The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions’ (IFLA) Section on Management and Marketing and computer firm BibLibre, are pleased to announce the winners of the IFLA International Marketing Award for 2017. The award honors organizations that have implemented creative, results-oriented marketing projects or campaigns that promote the library and information services industry.
2016 IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
19 April 2017The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions’ (IFLA) Section on Management and Marketing and computer firm BibLibre, are pleased to announce the winners of the IFLA International Marketing Award for 2016. The award honors organizations that have implemented creative, results-oriented marketing projects or campaigns that promote the library and information services industry.
IFLAs Globale Vision startet!
18 April 2017Die Diskussion der IFLA zur Globalen Vision, die heute offiziell in Athen gestartet wurde, bringt tausende Vertreterinnen und Vertreter aus dem Bibliotheksbereich weltweit zusammen, um herauszufinden, wie eine miteinander vernetzte Bibliothekscommunity die Herausforderungen der Zukunft meistern kann.
Government Libraries Section - Berlin Satellite Meeting 2017
15 April 2017The Government Libraries Section is pleased to invite government librarians and information professionals to its satellite meeting in Berlin on 25-26 August, following the 2017 WLIC in Wroclaw. Graciously hosted by the Bundestag Library, the morning theme of the workshop on Friday 25 August will be the revision of Guidelines for Libraries of Government Departments focussing on Chapter 11 Advocacy, and how these can tie in with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Early booking is advised as places are limited.
STEAM into Sydney - its a wrap!
13 April 2017STEAM into Sydney - the Public Libraries Section seminar in Sydney was sold out in four hours demonstrating the great interest in this topic. Delegates from around the world came together to share and learn. If you weren't able to join us read on to see how you can catch up with what happened.
Worldwide Review of the Guidelines for Library Services to People Experiencing Homelessness
10 April 2017The LSN and working group on Guidelines for Library Services to People Experiencing Homelessness invites you to review the draft of the guidelines.
IFLA President’s Meeting 2017 and a Global Vision for a united library field
10 April 2017More than 300 librarians from around the world gathered together and brought great energy to the marvelous space of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Lighthouse building in Athens, Greece.
Call for Papers: IFLA Journal special issue on Privacy
6 April 2017Peer review submission deadline: 15 January 2018
IFLA’s Global Vision takes off!
4 April 2017IFLA’s Global Vision discussion, officially launched in Athens today, is bringing together thousands of representatives of the library field worldwide to explore how a connected library field can meet the challenges of the future.
Atelier pour les professionnels de la documentation juridique d’Afrique francophone
3 April 2017Atelier sur « l'open access à l'information juridique »
Would you like to volunteer for the Women, Information, and Libraries SIG?
31 March 2017Would you like to spend a few hours a month volunteering for the Women, Information, and Libraries SIG? We're looking for volunteers to help with social media, and potentially creating a blog for the SIG.
Valparaíso Declaration signed
28 March 2017The Valparaíso Declaration affirming cooperation among parliamentary libraries of Latin America and the Caribbean was signed at the IFLA Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Section meeting on 15 March 2017.