IFLA Division IV – Support of the Profession and SET held the third webinar in the “Webinar Series for Library and Information Science Students”
13 July 2021June’s theme was “LIS Degree Requirement: Internships, Practicums, or Field Experiences”.
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IFLA submits comments on South Africa Copyright Amendment Bill
13 July 2021IFLA has submitted comments on the South Africa Copyright Amendment Bill. In these, we have highlighted the importance of a balanced copyright framework which includes flexibilities in regard to exceptions and limitations to copyright to allow libraries, archives, museums, education and research institutions to fulfil their missions in the digital age.
Partnerships to realise the potential of culture for SDG success: HLPF Side-Event Report
11 July 2021Culture, art and heritage play a vital part in the lives of individuals and societies, contributing not just to key policy objectives such as wellbeing and employment, but to the whole range of development goals. An IFLA co-organised side-event at the 2021 United Nations High-Level Political Forum saw speakers explore how to maximise this contribution through partnerships.
European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) 2021
9 July 2021The 2021 European Dialogue on Internet Governance took place last week, bringing together stakeholders to discuss, collaborate and facilitate good practices around the policies and processes which shape the digital ecosystem today. IFLA summarises some key messages and takeaway lessons for libraries worldwide.
IFLA GIOP Section + IFLA Strategy: demonstrating the importance of government information professionals
7 July 2021In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the IFLA Government Information and Official Publications Section (IFLA GIOPS) and its engagement with the IFLA Strategy.
IFLA WLIC 2021 Programme now available
6 July 2021It's out! 3 days of discussion starters, 3 time zones full of thought provoking ideas, 160 sessions and hundreds of speakers. The IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2021 programme is now on the conference website.
Need for reform recognised, but action waits again: 41st session of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights
5 July 2021From 28 June to 1 July, IFLA participated in the 41st session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR41) at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Five innovative libraries nominated for the Public Library of the Year award 2021
5 July 2021For the sixth time, Systematic and the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) presents the Public Library of the Year Award, honouring new, innovative public libraries.
Library and Research Services for Parliaments (IFLAPARL) Section July 2021 Newsletter Published
3 July 2021The July 2021 issue of the IFLAPARL Section's newsletter is now available online.
Library and Research Services for Parliaments Section Standing Committee June 2021 Meeting Minutes Posted
3 July 2021The Minutes of the June 2021 Open Standing Committee Meeting of the Library and Research Services for Parliaments Section have been posted.
New publication from IFLA ENSULIB and LBE: "New Libraries in Old Buildings — Creative Reuse"
1 July 2021Now available in open access! This book focuses on difficulties and opportunities in revitalization of old, derelict or abandoned buildings into a library and investigates the transformation of buildings which originally had a different purpose.
CPDWL Newsletter June 2021 Issue Out!
30 June 2021U20 Communiqué establishes priorities closely aligned to library strengths
29 June 2021Earlier this month, the communiqué of the Urban-20 summit – a meeting of mayors of leading cities around the world, in the context of the Italian G20 Presidency – was released. It calls for action in a number of areas of core library work.
U20 Communiqué establishes priorities closely aligned to library strengths
29 June 2021Earlier this month, the communiqué of the Urban-20 summit – a meeting of mayors of leading cities around the world, in the context of the Italian G20 Presidency – was released. It calls for action in a number of areas of core library work.