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IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2020 Cancelled

IFLA Headquarters announced in a press release and email today, April 9, that the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2020 has been cancelled.

Le Congrès Mondial des bibliothèques et de l’information annulé 2020

Le Conseil d’administration de l’IFLA et le Comité national irlandais ont pris la décision difficile d’annuler le Congrès mondial des bibliothèques et de l’information 2020 (WLIC). Dublin accueillera le Congrès en 2022, à la suite de la confirmation que la construction du Centre de congrès international de la Nouvelle Zélande – lieu qui était jusqu’ici censé l’accueillir – a peu de chances d’être terminée à temps.

E4GDH & HBS webinar: Combating digital health inequality in the time of coronavirus

Coronavirus has highlighted as never before how being online is crucial to our lives. Those who most need support (including older and socially disadvantaged people) are least likely to be online. Community organisations, including libraries, have a crucial role in building digital inclusion and digital health literacy.

IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2020 Cancelled

The IFLA Governing Board and Irish National Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC). Dublin will instead welcome the 2022 Congress, following confirmation that the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland – the previous planned venue – is unlikely to be ready on time.

Video editing tools for librarians

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UNESCO Calls for Continued Support for Preservation and Access to Documentary Heritage in Response to COVID-19

UNESCO’s statement, "Turning the threat of COVID-19 into an opportunity for greater support to documentary heritage", co-signed by IFLA, stresses the importance of continued support for preservation and access to documentary heritage.

IFLA Leads Open Letter on Intellectual Property and COVID-19

Faced with the urgent need to combat the COVID-19 Pandemic and its consequences, it is vital to ensure that intellectual property laws and practices do not become a blockage. IFLA, working with its partners, has led in drafting an open letter - already signed by over 140 organisations and individuals - to the Director General of WIPO to underline this point and call for action.

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The Evolving Concept of School Library and Its Profession

Now available: Community Networks – A Briefing for Libraries

Ensuring equitable access to information and knowledge lies at the heart of the library mission. As part of this goal, many libraries offer public internet access and workstations. And yet, there are still areas where many people do not have an opportunity to get online. Community networks - local community-led initiatives to build and maintain a telecommunications infrastructure – are emerging as an alternative model to help connect the unconnected. How do such Community Network projects relate to libraries’ mission, what can libraries do to support these initiatives?

IFLAPARL 36th Satellite Conference Cancelled

By agreement between the IFLAPARL Standing Committee and the Houses of Oireachtas Service, the IFLAPARL 2020 Satellite Conference has been cancelled.

Hard Choices: Libraries Face Major Challenges in Meeting Reader eLending Demand

New research from Australia has explored how the way eBooks are offered to libraries affect their decisions over what to offer borrowers.

Now Available: IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Quarterly News - January 2020 Issue

We present to you the January 2020 issue of our IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Quarterly Newsletter.

New SET Bulletin July 2020

All New! SET Bulletin July 2020 covers Libraries teaching and working during COVID-19.

Update on IFLA's Work on Sustainable Development - March 2020

IFLA is continuing in its work around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This update, distributed to participants in IFLA's International Advocacy Programme, provides an overview of activities and resources in the past weeks.

COVID-19 - Translated language resources available for libraries to communicate with communities

The IFLA Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section is working with the Australian Library and Information Association to create translated signage and text for libraries to communicate with their communities about library closures and changes to programs.

Le COVID-19 et les bibliothèques dans le monde : Déclaration de la Présidente et du Secrétaire général de l’IFLA

Dans un nombre croissant de pays, les personnels des bibliothèques doivent déjà s'adapter aux principales restrictions à leurs déplacements et à leurs autres activités, tout comme les citoyens qu'ils desservent. Au nom de l'IFLA, nous adressons nos meilleurs vœux à ceux qui font face à des dérangements et des difficultés dans leur vie.

Share Your Thoughts and Ideas on the IFLA/UNESCO/ Public Library Manifesto

The IFLA/ UNESCO Public Library Manifesto has been an important achievement since it was first ratified in 1994. Share your input, feedback and ideas as we review the Manifesto to ensure it remains a relevant tool that reflects the missions of public libraries today.