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2018 WLIC GIOPS Sessions

GIOPS Events in Kuala Lumpur - IFLA WLIC 2018

Le Groupe d’intérêt spécial Femmes, information et bibliothèques au Congrès 2018 de l’IFLA : Collections, éthique, perspectives et parole

Women, Information and Libraries Special Interest Group at WLIC 2018: Collections, Ethics, Perspective, and Voice

During WLIC 2018 in August, we will explore questions of bias in library collections. Here is all the information you need to take part in that conversation.

WLIC 2018: events for AVMS

Section meetings and Open Session

2018 Pre-Conference Programme: Update

Updates to the agenda for the 2018 IFLAPARL Pre-Conference

IFLAPARL July 2018 newsletter published

The July 2018 issue of the Section's newsletter is now available (under Publications).

Complete revision of IFLA’s International Standard Bibliographic Description to start in 2018, and your chance to get involved!

Global Vision Discussion 2018 - IFLAPARL's Response

IFLAPARL's response to the IFLA Global Vision call to action

Results of the Survey of Digital Legal Deposit Policies and Practices at National Libraries

In 2014 seventeen National Libraries were surveyed about their born digital news content, legal deposit policies and practices. The results of the survey were presented at the 2015 International News Media Conference hosted by the National Library of Sweden in Stockholm, Sweden. Three years later, the authors expanded their team and the focus of the survey from news to all types of digital content.

Now available: Library Theory and Research's July 2018 Newsletter

Change the World in 80 Days: Momentum Builds on Marrakesh

Progress 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.

Our WLIC 2018 Open Session speakers are confirmed including keynote Ilona Kish!

Transformation through Information: IFLA Engages at UN High Level Political Forum

Over 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

IFLA’s Environmental Sustainability and Libraries Special Interest Group (ENSULIB) is pleased to announce the winner of the IFLA Green Library Award 2018.

National Libraries Section SC meetings at WLIC - 2018 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Get Into Blue Shield Guide

The 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!

The meeting will be held on 23 August 2018 at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

2018 IFLA World Library and Information Congress - HBS News Updates

IFLAPARL Pre-Conference 2018 Agenda

IFLAPARL Pre-Conference 2018 Agenda is now available.