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Libraries and Access to Reproductive Health Information in Times of Crisis

Recording and Slides now available for the IFLA Webinar: Lessons from the Library Advocacy Priorities Study

These webinars around the theme “Lessons from the Library Advocacy Priorities Study” provide a starting point to think where and how we advocate for libraries. Recording and slides are now available.

Recording and Slides now available for the IFLA ARL Webinar "Tales of Rising from the Ashes: Rebuilding Libraries/Museums after a Disaster"

Recording and slides now available

Upcoming webinar: Literacy & Representation: Teaching Media & Visual Literacies Across Communities

The IFLA Audiovisual & Multimedia Section invites you to a 60-minute webinar: “Literacy & Representation: Teaching Media & Visual Literacies Across Communities”

Impacts of public access to the internet and ICT in libraries: reviewing recent evidence

The Great Sustainable Shifts: The Story of ENSULIB

The IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) has existed little over ten years and the narrative of the group reflects broader shifts in the environmental discussion in libraries.

IFLA Newsletter, December 2021: Editorial

At the heart of IFLA’s values is the idea that everyone should enjoy freedom of access to information, and so to high quality library and information services. Yet upholding rights is not always easy or simple. This month's IFLA newsletter highlights different angles of our work in this area. Happy reading!

The Right Rights for Libraries? Discover library laws on IFLA Library Map of the World 

Did you know that you can find information about different library policies and laws from around the world on IFLA's Library Map of the World?  

Libraries for Human Rights: an Interview with Ellen Tise, Chair, IFLA Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression

With the December edition of IFLA's newsletter focusing on rights, this month's interview brings together IFLA Secretary General with Ellen Tise, IFLA President 2009-2011, and currently chair of IFLA's Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression. He asked her about her perspective on how libraries fit in with wider work on human rights. 

Job opportunity: Knowledge Rights 21 – Brussels Representative

The Brussels Lead will make a vital contribution to the Programme’s success at the European level, developing the networks, contact and understanding necessary within the EU institutions to catalyse change. Closing date: 15 December 2021.

A stronger voice for libraries in the regions, a stronger voice for regions in IFLA

A key innovation in IFLA’s Governance Reform was the creation of our new Regional Division Committees and Council, supporting outreach and advocacy, and ensuring a strong voice for the regions in the Federation as a whole. Find out more about the work they are undertaking, and how you can follow their work.

Getting Ready for Human Rights Day 2021

10 December 2021 will mark international Human Rights Day – the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN General Assembly in 1948. This year’s theme has a strong focus on equality in advancing human rights, a topic closely aligned with libraries’ own mission to build opportunities for all.

Now Available: IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Quarterly News – November 2021 Issue

We are proud to present the latest IFLA Asia & Oceania Regional Newsletter (Nov 2021).

UNESCO Agrees Open Science Recommendation – Implications for Libraries

During its General Conference, held on 9-24 November, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) agreed a new Recommendation on Open Science. IFLA has welcomed this work, and encourages librarians, libraries and associations to draw on this in their own practice and advocacy.

Australian Library Peak Bodies Launch Stretch Targets for Sustainability

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) International Relations Advisory Committee (IRAC) has published 10 stretch targets for the library and information sector in Australia, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Who Reads Malay Manuscripts? The Impact of the Bollinger Digitisation Project at the British Library

Through the generous support of William and Judith Bollinger, over a two-year period from 2013 to 2015, the British Library was able to digitise its complete collection of Malay manuscripts in a collaborative project with the National Library Board of Singapore.

Iran Libraries Book Courier Service: A Front Door Book Delivery Service

With the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), restrictions have been imposed on the operation of public libraries in Iran, although other new forms of service have emerged.

New Zealand Law Librarians Association Virtual Conference 2021: Stronger Together

This year, the New Zealand Law Librarians Association conference went digital. In a time of uncertainty and cancelled events, the conference committee at the outset decided on hosting a virtual conference.

The Director General of the National Library of Malaysia

It is a great honour to have the opportunity to introduce myself in this newsletter.

Message from the Regional Office

Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Mr Winston Roberts as the newly elected Chair of the IFLA Regional Division Committee for Asia and Oceania as well as the 19 Members of the Committee.