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Providing a response to the evidence gap: libraries at the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development

Gaps were at the heart of the discucssion at the 2023 Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development in Bangkok, Thailand. These exist both in between the  situation today and the goals the United Nations have set for 2030, but also in the data and evidence we have to support progress. IFLA's representative at the event - Fathimath Nashfa of the Maldives - was about to highlight how libraries can contribute to both.

Crisis recovery and development delivery – IFLA at the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for Europe

IFLA participted actively in last week's European Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, drawing on the rich experience of Polish libraries in particular in both supporting the response to crises, and in promoting inclusive development.

Adapting, activating, enabling: libraries making the difference in times of crisis

The IFLA side-event at the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for Europe brought together speakers from very different areas of the field, but a shared message: access to information is essential in responding to crises, and can be best achieved by systemic approaches to supporting libraries.

Subscribe now to the new IFLA Standards Newsletter

Read and subscribe to the new IFLA Standards Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 1 released in March 2023!

WLIC '23: IFLA ARL Call for Papers: "From Gutenberg to ChatGPT!"

IFLA’s Academic and Research Libraries Section (ARL) is seeking proposals for its in-person open session at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2023 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. 

IFLA WLIC 2023 Call for Papers: Innovative Approaches in Engaging People with Local History and Genealogy (Deadline Extended: 15 May 2023)

The Local History and Genealogy Section of IFLA is accepting submissions for the satellite meeting at KU Leuven Libraries in Leuven, Belgium, on 17-18 August 2023. The meeting will focus on innovative approaches to engage people with local history and genealogy.

IFLA WLIC 2023 Call for Papers: Colonialism and Libraries, Archives, & Museums

The Local History and Genealogy Section of IFLA is accepting submissions on colonialism and libraries, archives, museums, and universities at the open session of IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2023 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands (22 August to 24 August 2023).

HBS WLIC 2023 Open Session - call for proposals

The Local History and Genealogy Section of IFLA is accepting submissions on colonialism and libraries, archives, museums, and universities at the open session of IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2023 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands (22 August to 24 August 2023).

Bringing Back Patrons to the Library — Call for Papers for Open Session 2023

The IFLA Social Sciences Libraries Section (SocSci) in cooperation with Reference and Information Services Section (RISS) are hosting an ignite talks session “Bringing Back Patrons to the Library: Promoting Community and In-Person Programming in Digital World” at the 2023 IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 21-25 August 2023.

Call for Proposals: WLIC 2023 ENSULIB Section Program "Libraries as Actors of Climate Empowerment"

The IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section together with the Public Libraries Section in collaboration with De Bibliotheek LocHal are excited to host a satellite conference prior to the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2023 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

WIPO SCCR/43: Copyright Limitations & Exceptions work program approved

Following an eventful week of discussions, the 43rd meeting of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR/43) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) ended with several advances important for libraries. IFLA was proud to join partner organisations in attended as an observing organization.

Call for proposals: IFLA WLIC 2023 Science & Technology Section Program "Decoding Citizen Science: Putting Libraries in the Public Sphere" (Deadline Extended: 8 May 2023)

This call is an invitation to participate in a 75-minute session at the WLIC 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with 4 speakers who will address Decoding Citizen Science.

IFLA at the QNL Libraries Lead Forum: GLAMs and Cultural Diplomacy

Qatar National Library held its second annual Libraries Lead Forum from 19-20 March 2023 in Doha, Qatar. This year’s forum explored how galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM institutions) carry out cultural diplomacy.  

Call for Proposals - AR/VR, Metaverse, Immersive Technologies - Building Sustainable Communities

The IFLA Audiovisual and Multimedia Section (AVMS) and Information Technology (IT) Section are seeking proposals for papers to be presented at their Joint Open Session at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Call for proposals - Digital Technologies and Sustainability: Say Your Piece in 7+3

The IFLA Information Technology Section is seeking proposals for lightning round presentations at its Open Session at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Webinar Recording Available: Providing New Insights in the Fields of Genealogy and Local History in Asia

Meaningful access means libraries: IFLA at the World Summit on the Information Society Forum

While we have seen major progress in extending connectivity, are we doing so well in ensuring that everyone has the skills, confidence and access to content necessary to realise the potential of the internet to drive development? Not yet, but libraries can help.

IFLA WLIC 2023 Library History SIG satellite meeting

Theme: Preserving our origins: Approaches to the organization, curation, and historiography of the record of national and international organizations in libraries, information, and documentation.

IFLA Newsletter, March 2023: The Regional Issue 🗺️

Welcome to the March IFLA Newsletter, focused on regional issues.

An Easy Way to Make Your Green Library Poster!

ENSULIB has created a template  [in ppt] for a "What is a Green Library?" poster. This is intended for use by all kinds of libraries, and can be translated into your own language.