Libraries have traditionally seen themselves as places open to all members of the community, creating opportunities for everyone. However, being welcoming is as much a question of what you do proactively. We interviewed the Sub-Committee on Serving Refugees, Immigrants, and Displaced Persons of the ALA, to find out about their work.
The following are some highlights from the week of Governing Board meetings that have just taken place over the past week and a half. These provided an opportunity to look back over a year of both surprises and successes. 2020 has seen IFLA and the global library field demonstrate our ability to adapt, innovate and continue to provide great service, in spite of the challenges of COVID.
To mark Human Rights Day 2020, IFLA has opened a survey seeking views on intellectual freedom developments in recent years, their impact on libraries, and potential revisions to IFLA’s Statement on the subject.
In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the IFLA SET Section and their engagement with the IFLA Strategy.
We present to you the November 2020 issue of our IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Quarterly Newsletter.
IFLA's new research into digital skills strategies highlights examples of where governments have recognised the role of libraries in helping people become more competent, confident internet users. It provides examples to use in advocacy for library inclusion in such policy documents.
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In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the Costa Rica Library Association and their engagement with the IFLA Strategy.
The latest update on activities related to the Sustainable Development Goals from IFLA includes information on the following: IFLA SDG Update (Dec 2020): Update on 2021 VNRs, Africa Youth SDG Forum, UN Meetings in 2021, Reviewing 5 years of VNRs, Digital Inclusion, Library Map of the World, Library Stat of the Week, Delivering on the SDGs during COVID, and a list of recent blogs.
IFLA Journal and the IFLA Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) Advisory Committee are pleased to announce a call for abstracts for a special issue that marks the 20th anniversary of the IFLA Statement on Libraries and Intellectual Freedom. Submission Deadline: 23 April 2021 (extended)
Over the last five years, 168 different countries have presented Voluntary National Reviews on their work to deliver the SDGs. The latest IFLA analysis highlights the example they offer of recognising libraries as partners for development.
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The Preservation and Conservation Section and the Information Technology Section held Professional Unit Virtual Event - Preservation of Digital Complex Objects on November 18 and 19, 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only highlighted old and created new challenges for the library field, but also opens an opportunity for change, if we can seize it. We interviewed Damilare Oyedele of Library Aid Africa to find out about his organisation's work to understand the situation and design a way forwards.
On 18 September 2020, the International Federation of Library Association and Institutions (IFLA) Regional Office for Asia and Oceania and the National Library Board, Singapore jointly organised the inaugural Leaders’ Conversations.
On 29 September 2020, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Regional Office for Asia and Oceania and the National Library Board, Singapore jointly presented the second episode of the Leaders’ Conversations series, which focused on public libraries in the post-COVID-19 world.
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Regional Office for Asia and Oceania and the National Library Board, Singapore jointly held the third and final series of the Leaders’ Conversations on 16 October 2020, which focused on academic libraries in the post-COVID-19 world.
As part of a joint project within the EU 'Preparatory Action on Media Literacy for All', several libraires around Europe are offering unique Media Literacy learning opportunities for their communities.