New translation of Library Reference Model
17 November 2020The LRM is now available in Italian
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Looking ahead to the 40th Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights
12 November 2020On 16-20 November 2020, the fortieth session of the Committee on Copyright and Related Rights of the World Intellectual Property Organization will begin. The sessions will take place every day from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm (CET). An important meeting in a pandemic context In the context of a global pandemic, WIPO has needed to be flexible, and so is organizing, in agreement with its members, an online meeting to continue discussions on the agenda developed previously at the last meeting in October 2019.
Agenda: IFLA Extraordinary General Assembly in Melbourne, Australia
12 November 2020Following the General Assembly on 5 November 2020, IFLA will hold an Extraordinary General Assembly in Melbourne, Australia on 12 February 2021 to decide on the adoption of the new IFLA Statutes.
Convening Notice for IFLA Extraordinary General Assembly in Melbourne, Australia
11 November 2020Following the General Assembly on 5 November 2020, IFLA will hold an Extraordinary General Assembly in Melbourne, Australia on 12 February 2021 to decide on the adoption of the new IFLA Statutes.
Guyana Library Association + IFLA Strategy: resilient no matter what
11 November 2020In this article, we explore the ways that the Guyana Library Association has been showing its commitment in supporting the achievement of the IFLA Strategy.
Call for Abstracts: ICML+AHILA 2021, 21-25 June, South Africa
10 November 2020IFLA Governing Board meeting report, 6 November 2020
10 November 2020The Governing Board met on Friday 6 November 2020 to follow up on the General Assembly that was held the day before at the Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB), in The Hague, The Netherlands.
Library and Research Services for Parliaments Virtual Event: Innovation and inspiration during a global pandemic
10 November 2020IFLA’s General Assembly and Annual Report: Looking Back on a Great Year
9 November 2020In a first for our organisation, IFLA’s General Assembly 2020 was livestreamed from the National Library of the Netherlands in The Hague. Those participating shared in the highlights of IFLA’s work over the past years, celebrated the recipients of Honours and Awards, and looked to an exciting future. A recording of the session, as well as our Annual Report 2019, are now available.
IGF 2020 Update: Wrapping Up Week 1, and a Look Ahead
6 November 2020The 2020 Internet Governance Forum – the first one to take place fully online – has just wrapped up its first week. Here is a quick look back at some relevant discussions – and engagement ideas for the coming days!
SIG Library History 2020 Annual Report, and Action Plan 2020-2021
6 November 2020SIG Library History 2020 Annual Report, and Action Plan 2020-2021
ENSULIB Section officially recognised from January 2021 as a new Section in Division II
6 November 2020ENSULIB is now seeking nominations for the interim role of Chair, Secretary and Information Coordinator to serve through the remainder of the term – August 2021.
HOW PARLIAMENTARY LIBRARIES IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RESPONDED TO THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19
5 November 2020Guadalajara named as World Book Capital 2022
5 November 2020The title of UNESCO World Book Capital 2022 will fall to Guadalajara, Mexico. From 23 April 2022, the city will host a year-long programme of events celebrating books, reading and libraries.
Report on the 2019 Satellite Meeting on Advocacy; Rome 30-31 August
4 November 2020The overview of the Italian Ministry of Justice Library (Biblioteca centrale giuridica) has now been added.
Inspiring library buildings: a new Instagram account you will love!
3 November 2020In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the IFLA LBES Section and their engagement with the IFLA Strategy.