Now Available: IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Newsletter, October 2023
1 November 2023IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Newsletter (October 2023)
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Call for Expressions of Interest for ENSULIB Co-Opted Members
30 October 2023IFLA’s Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) is calling for expressions of interest for four, co-opted members to join our Standing Committee. We would like to see nominees especially from Asia, South-America and Africa to strengthen our diversity, but are also open to interest from other continents.
Culture2030Goal campaign welcomes statements in favour of culture's role in development
25 October 2023The Culture2030Goal campaign, of which IFLA is a founding member, has welcomed recent statements by UN Member States, the G20, the BRICS and ministers of the European Union which underline the role of culture in development, and point towards the need for a dedicated culture goal in future.
Imagine: towards the IFLA Strategy 2024-29 - your input needed!
24 October 2023Over the coming weeks, IFLA will be asking its members and volunteers about your experiences of engaging with the current strategy, and ideas for the future. This will allow the Governing Board formally to launch the process of developing a Strategy for 2024-2029 at its December meeting.
Appeal for Respect for Human Rights, Cultural Conventions in Gaza and Israel
24 October 2023Calling for immediate humanitarian aid is of the highest priority. We implore all parties to uphold respect for human rights and dignity, in line with international law, and find a pathway to peace.
Message from the IFLA President, 10 October 2023
24 October 2023On 3 October 2023, the Secretary General and I advised the IFLA membership and community that the Emirates Library and Information Association had withdrawn their invitation to hold the 2024 World Library and Information Congress in Dubai.
Just published: New edition of UNIMARC/A format manual
24 October 2023A new edition of the UNIMARC/A format is published.
Will Generative AI be a Friend or Foe in the Future of Librarianship?
23 October 2023On Tuesday, 22 August 2023, the Digital Humanities and Digital Scholarship Special Interest Group (DH/DS SIG) and the Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group (AI SIG) hosted a joint session at the IFLA World Library and Information Conference. The session, titled: “Will Generative AI be a Friend or Foe in the Future of Librarianship?”, featured six speakers from five continents.
Opening of the new Zhejiang Library
23 October 2023On August 29, 2023, the new Zhejiang Library officially opened its door to the public, unveiling a fresh chapter in the public library development of Zhejiang province.
The Annual Conference of Malaysia Libraries 2023 / Persidangan Tahunan Perpustakaan Malaysia 2023
23 October 2023The Annual Conference of Malaysia Libraries 2023 featured a diverse range of topics, speakers, and workshops, making it a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and networking. The conference attracted over 400 participants including librarians from various types of libraries, information experts, academics, industry players and companies providing services in the fields of libraries, information technology and digital services.
How libraries contribute to the SDGs: A story from the Human Library in Indonesia 2023
23 October 2023The Human Library Organisation held a programme with the hashtag #UnjudgeSomeone on January 14, 2023 at the Jakarta Cikini Library in Central Jarkata. The aim of the event was to provide an opportunity for everyone to hear stories from living collections based on their life experiences. Collections are people who have been stigmatized by society.
NUS Libraries TEL Imaginarium Escape Room Adventure: Discover Collections through Immersive Learning
23 October 2023Modeling Life-Long Learning and showcasing Tech-Enhanced Learning and Collections through Puzzle-Solving...
18th ASEAN University Network Inter-Library Online (AUNILO) Meeting in Malaysia
23 October 2023The Libraries of the ASEAN University Network (AUNILO), a thematic network under the ASEAN University Network (AUN), serves as a platform for discussing strategies and sharing experiences in navigating the evolving landscape of education. The 18th AUNILO Meeting, which took place from 1 to 3 August 2023, gathered participation from a range of countries.
IFLA WLIC 2023 in the Netherlands and attendance of Uzbek librarians
23 October 2023It is one of the primary tasks of the library management to show, acknowledge and announce to the world library community the state of the information and library sector in our country and the changes being implemented. Our membership in international librarianship institutions and organisations allows us to make many innovations in the library field. In addition, through IFLA, our employees participate in congresses, conferences, practical seminars and various studies, training and exchange of experience.
Message from the Regional Office for Asia and Oceania
23 October 2023On behalf of the IFLA Regional Office, we congratulate all members of the incoming IFLA Regional Division Committee for Asia and Oceania. A special thanks goes out to all the outgoing members. We are humbled and privileged to work alongside with all of you.
Message from the Chair of the IFLA Regional Division Committee for Asia and Oceania
23 October 2023With the recent conclusion of the 88th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC), I hope all of you are invigorated and brimming with insights and ideas shared by information professionals all over the world which you could bring back to adapt and implement for your communities.
Call for candidates for co-opted members of the Europe Regional Division Committee
23 October 2023Candidacies are welcomed for up to 2 positions as co-opted members of IFLA's new Europe Regional Division Committee. Deadline for self nominations: 31 Oct. 18.00 CEST.
Call for papers - Artificial Intelligence and Libraries: Transforming Information Access and Discovery
20 October 2023The IFLA Information Technology Section and IFLA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group in collaboration with the University of Chile and Library of the National Congress of Chile are pleased to announce the upcoming international symposium on AI and Libraries. The symposium is also held in conjunction with the 10th Congress of University and Specialized Libraries, the region’s leading library conference.
Ljubljana Manifesto on Higher-Level Reading launched at Frankfurter Buchmesse
20 October 2023Higher-level reading is training for analytical and critical thinking. As a signatory to this manifesto, IFLA joins the call to acknowledge the permanent significance of higher-level reading in the digital era.
Libraries delivering on UN goals in Sub-Saharan Africa
20 October 2023Representatives of four different UN agencies met with over fifty librarians from across Sub-Saharan Africa at our mini-conference on how libraries can contribute to delivering the goals of the United Nations, identifying a wealth of opportunities for engagement. This event was made possible thanks to a grant from Stichting IFLA Global Libraries.