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Out Now: March 2018 issue of IFLA Journal
23 March 2018View the complete issue online
Leading the Way: IFLA President’s Meeting Opens New Perspectives
21 March 2018Libraries have long been drivers of pioneering ideas and innovation. From support for cutting-edge research to making a reality of literacy for all, they have shown a capacity for leadership in their communities and worldwide. Under the theme 'Leading the Way: Libraries as Motors of Change', IFLA President, Glòria Pérez-Salmerón welcomed over 300 library professionals from all over the world to her first President’s Meeting on 19 March 2018 in Barcelona, Spain.
Giving Access in the Arab World: IFLA Speaks at Dubai Workshop on the Marrakesh Treaty
19 March 2018The Marrakesh Treaty, which aims to remove unnecessary copyright-related barriers to making and sharing accessible copies of books. To date, only two Arab-language countries have ratified this, meaning that most people in the region with print disabilities continue to struggle to access knowledge and literature. At a workshop in Dubai, organised by the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates, IFLA called for progress, both in legislation and on the ground.
United States Moves towards Marrakesh Ratification
19 March 2018There has been welcome news from the Unites States, where legislation designed to implement the Marrakesh Treaty has been introduced to Congress. Once this is voted, America will join the growing number of countries choosing to remove the unnecessary copyright-related barriers that have meant that people with print disabilities only have access to a small share of all publications.
Launched today! IFLA Global Vision Report Summary Reveals Top 10 Highlights and Opportunities
19 March 2018IFLA’s eagerly-awaited Global Vision Report Summary launches today, Monday 19 March, at the IFLA President’s Meeting 2018, revealing incredible insights into the views of over 31,000 participants from 190 UN Member States across all seven continents.
2018 IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
16 March 2018The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions’ (IFLA) Section on Management and Marketing and computer firm BibLibre, are pleased to announce the winners of the IFLA International Marketing Award for 2018. The award honors organizations that have implemented creative, results-oriented marketing projects or campaigns that promote the library and information services industry.
Save the date! Live Streaming of IFLA President's Meeting Opening and IFLA's Global Vision Report Summary launch
15 March 2018On 19 March, two key moments of the IFLA President's Meeting 2018 will be live streamed so that IFLA friends unable to come to Barcelona, Spain can still be a part of this flagship event.
Supporting Quality Information: IFLA, Publishers' Organisations Issue Joint Press Release
15 March 2018Production of, and access to ideas, information and knowledge are essential to scientific progress and broader well-being. With publishers and libraries both involved in delivering this, it is important to ensure dialogue and coordinated action on shared concerns. A shared press release highlights common priorities and actions.
IFLA Green Library Award deadline extented
14 March 2018The third annual IFLA Green Library Award 2018, sponsored by De Gruyter, announces the Call for Submissions for 2018. All details may be found here: /node/11207?og=479 The deadline for submissions has been extended to 15 April 2018. We are still looking forward to your submissions!
Library Map of the World 2018 update
14 March 2018As we move forward with the Library Map of the World development, we would like to inform you about the upcoming activities in which we are going to need your engagement.
Notice of IFLA 2018 General Assembly and Call for Agenda Items
14 March 2018The IFLA 2018 General Assembly will be held during the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2018, 84th IFLA General Conference and Assembly, in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
IFLA LRM is the subject of this year's Lectio magistralis at Florence University
9 March 2018Pat Riva was invited to deliver the Lectio magistralis in Library Science at the University of Florence on March 6th, 2018. She spoke about IFLA's new standard, the IFLA Library Reference Model.
Deadline Extended! Satellite Meeting: Call for Papers Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday 23 August 2018
9 March 2018Women and Libraries: Marking International Women's Day
9 March 2018Women are central to the well-being of any society. In turn, meaningful access to information and the defence of cultural rights is central to the empowerment of women. Meeting these needs is a major contribution of the library field.
European copyright reform: where do we stand?
8 March 2018The European Union is in the process of reforming its copyright law. The reforms set out the ambitious goal of bringing the regime up to date with the digital age, with rules affecting libraries and cultural heritage institutions a key part of the dossier. Following the European Commission’s proposal of September 2016 discussions are taking place in the European institutions and are likely to continue at least until the summer of 2018. Continue reading to know more!