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Minutes from Genre/Form WG 15 July 2020

IFLA Metadata Newsletter June 2020 issue

The IFLA Metadata Newsletter June 2020 issue is available

The Conversation Continues: IFLA’s Governance Review Round Tables Gather Vital Insights and Feedback

We are at the mid-point of our series of virtual round tables on our Governance Review, and have already received great feedback and useful questions. The next week will offer further opportunities to share your ideas – we encourage Members and volunteers to join us!

IFLA Big Data SIG WLIC2020 event update

New Partnerships, Stronger Voice: Libraries Engage in Brazil's 2030 Agenda Work Group

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have provided a great framework both for libraries to think about their own services, and to engage with governments and build new partnerships. The Federation of Brazilian Library Associations (FEBAB) is a great example, recently joining the country's Agenda 2030 Work Group.

CPDWL annual business meeting on zoom on 3rd, September, 2020

CPDWL Section will host its annual business meeting on zoom! All are welcome to attend! Thursday, 3rd, September, 2020 at 5-7 am PT/14:00-16:00 CEST. (please check your local time). If you would like to attend, please send an email to [email protected]

True Marketing Defined

Management & Marketing Section Consultant Dr. Christie Koontz recently presented the keynote address "True Marketing Defined" at LIBER 2020.

Still Time to Act: IFLA Calls for Rapid Finalisation of Copyright Reforms in South Africa

IFLA has called for South Africa’s Parliament to return the country’s Copyright Amendment Bill to the President for signature, and to reject the questionable allegations of unconstitutionality made against it.

Guidelines in Punjabi

Call for papers: IFLA Journal Special Issue on Libraries and COVID-19: Opportunities for Innovation

IFLA Journal is pleased to announce a call for papers for a special issue exploring the adaptation and transformation of the library sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Submission Deadline: 31 October 2020

The IFLA Metadata Newsletter June 2020 issue is available

Three new videos highlight proposed changes to IFLA’s Governing Board, Professional Structure, and Regional Structure

It’s a time of transformation in IFLA! With our new strategy, launched last year, we want to ensure we have the best possible structures for delivery.

Towards a More Inclusive, Effective, Transparent IFLA: Key Resources for Governance Round Tables Published

Almost a year ago, IFLA’s Governance Review began. Now, after two surveys, numerous inputs by e-mail and letter, and countless conversations, we have come to a key moment in our efforts to give IFLA structures that match the ambition of our Strategy.

Statement by the IFLA President and Secretary General: IFLA Stands with Beirut

On the afternoon of 4 August 2020, the city of Beirut experienced a disaster of devastating proportions. It was with a heavy heart that we watched footage of the explosion and began receiving news of the aftermath over the hours and days that followed.

Librarians Supporting Humanitarian Information Efforts: A Look at OpenStreetMap Mapping and the Evidence Aid COVID-19 Evidence Collection

This webinar highlights two outlets in which librarians are critical players in humanitarian information efforts; OpenStreetMap mapping and the Evidence Aid COVID-19 Evidence Collection.

Can old buildings be turned into libraries? A sneak peek into ENSULIB’s upcoming open access book

Find out how IFLA’s Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Special Interest Group (ENSULIB) has engaged with the IFLA Strategy.

IFLA joins European Library Associations in Calling for Effective Support for Education, Research, Culture and Digital Inclusion

IFLA alongside EBLIDA, LIBER, NAPLE, and SPARC Europe has signed a joint letter calling on European leaders to reconsider their choices around the EU budget for 2021-27, and, in particular to do better for research, education, culture and digital inclusion.

Suriname’s libraries align with the IFLA Strategy

IFLA is organising a series of regional workshops on Strategies for Stronger Libraries in order to bring the IFLA Strategy to libraries worldwide. A key focus is on using the Strategy to identify priorities and high-impact actions that can be taken, including coordination with IFLA.

Convening Notice for IFLA General Assembly 2020 in The Hague, The Netherlands

The IFLA General Assembly meetings will take place on 5 November 2020 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

IFLA ARL Webinar series: Academic Library Services during COVID-19

Recording and Slides now available