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Change the World in 80 Days: Momentum Builds on Marrakesh
24 July 2018Progress towards ratification and implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty is accelerating around the world. With European Union legislation entering into force in 80 days, and welcome news from the United States, Japan, South Africa and elsewhere, the barriers to access to knowledge for people with print disabilities are falling.
Transformation through Information: IFLA Engages at UN High Level Political Forum
19 July 2018Over the ten days of this year’s High Level Political Forum, IFLA engaged intensively with governments, UN officials, experts and partners from civil society. By ensuring that decision-makers understand the contribution libraries and access to information make to development, IFLA supports its members in their work to guarantee recognition and support for libraries.
IFLA Green Library Award 2018 Winners Announced
19 July 2018IFLA’s Environmental Sustainability and Libraries Special Interest Group (ENSULIB) is pleased to announce the winner of the IFLA Green Library Award 2018.
Get Into Blue Shield Guide
18 July 2018The Blue Shield aims to be the cultural equivalent of the Red Cross. It takes a cross-sectoral approach to its work, including libraries, museums, monuments and sites, and archives. It works for the protection of the world’s cultural heritage by coordinating preparations to meet and respond to emergency situations as well as providing post-crisis support.
Registration for this summer's IFLA Art Libraries Section Satellite Meeting is open until 15 August 2018!
17 July 2018The meeting will be held on 23 August 2018 at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.
IFLAPARL Pre-Conference 2018 Agenda
13 July 2018IFLAPARL Pre-Conference 2018 Agenda is now available.
Libraries Leading the Transformation to Sustainable, Resilient Societies: IFLA returns to the United Nations High Level Political Forum
11 July 2018The UN High Level Political Forum takes place on 9-18 July 2018 in New York, discussing global challenges and defining a path to sustainable development. IFLA is there, raising awareness among ministers, officials, experts and civil society of how libraries are leading in this effort as essential partners for development.
Libraries overcome barriers to access to culture
10 July 2018In the light of the European Year of Cultural Heritage, the European Parliament has passed a resolution on analysis on access to culture in the European Union. This briefing offers a number of key quotes and arguments from which libraries and library associations can use in their advocacy around the importance of libraries in overcoming barriers to access to culture.
Every librarian an advocate! Africa calls for advocates at all levels at IFLA Global Vision regional workshop
9 July 2018After five inspiring meetings around the world, the 2018 IFLA Global Vision regional workshops came to a climax in Durban, South Africa this weekend. Read all about it here!
Libraries at the Heart of Lifelong Learning
8 July 2018At a time of rapid change in our economies and societies, there has never been a greater need to keep learning throughout life. The 5th conference of the Lifelong Learning Platform provided an opportunity to share stories from the rich experience of libraries in this field, and build relations. Anette Mjöberg, Secretary of the Public Libraries Section attended for IFLA.
Now available: IFLA Annual Report 2017
6 July 2018Read all about what IFLA achieved in 2017!
New Opportunities: European Parliament Opens Way to Plenary Debate about EU Copyright Directive
5 July 2018The European Parliament today voted to reject the version of the draft Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market proposed by its Legal Affairs Committee. This decision will lead to a debate in September in plenary, with all 751 Members of the European Parliament able to propose amendments.
A Bright Future for Libraries in Australia’s Copyright Modernisation Review
5 July 2018Australia is looking at reviewing its Copyright Act of 1968 with the aim of bringing its copyright framework up to date with the digital world. IFLA submitted comments and welcomed the acknowledgement that an effective, efficient, accountable and especially adaptable system is needed.