In a vote on copyright today, Members of the European Parliament offered welcome support to libraries’ heritage work. However, disappointing decisions elsewhere mean that IFLA, its members and its partners will need to continue working towards a law that empowers libraries to help users share, create and innovate.
Following the launch of a guide to implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty and a statement on copyright literacy at the World Library and Information Congress, IFLA has continued to make the case for copyright that works for libraries. In the last two weeks, the focus has been on the operation of collective rights management and the EU’s copyright reforms.
"Getting Started: Implementing the Marrakesh Treaty for persons with print disabilities - a practical guide for librarians" was published as part of the LPD session in Kuala Lumpur.
Next Wednesday, all of the European Parliament’s 751 Members will have the opportunity to amend the draft Directive on copyright. In doing so, they will send a message to Europe’s citizens, teachers, creators and researchers. IFLA is urging them to make it a positive one.
Congratulations to School 7 (KopGroep Libraries) in the Dutch city of Den Helder, winner of 2018 IFLA/Sytematic Public Library of the Year Award
Open Access might be a growing part of Scholarly Communication, but it is accompanied by challenges old and new, no matter where you are in the world
Advocacy in Action! Success for library advocacy worldwide was organized by Management of Library Associations Section in the National Library of Malaysia 23rd August 2018. Presentations from this session are now available.
After a packed week of learning, reflection, discussion and inspiration, IFLA’s World Library and Information Congress 2018 closed on a high note.
During the Closing Session on 29 August, IFLA President Glòria Pérez-Salmerón and IFLA Division I Chair, Vicki McDonald conferred the following honours and awards...
After years of planning, it is hard to believe that the 84th World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) is coming to a close. What a congress it has been! WLIC 2018 was exhilarating and the National Committee Malaysia delivered an exceptional event.
The General Assembly reconvenes its general meeting of IFLA members at the Closing Session on Wednesday, 29 August from 16:15–18:00 (GMT+8). The entire session will be live streamed on IFLA’s YouTube channel.
IFLA’s Preservation and Conservation Centres play a valuable role in IFLA’s work to safeguard cultural heritage. Bringing together diverse experience and expertise, they form a powerful network. As IFLA renews their agreements, there is an opportunity to strengthen collaboration further, to the benefit of the whole global library field.