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Registration Open: IFLA WLIC 2022 Knowledge Management Satellite Conference

The new deadline for registration is Friday, July 15.

World Urban Forum opens in Katowice, IFLA releases article on libraries in urban regeneration

Under the theme 'transforming our cities for a better urban future', the 11th edition of the Forum brings a new emphasis on the need for change and sustainability. As institutions embedded in communities, dedicated to providing inclusive, universal and empowering services, there is much for libraries to contribute, as IFLA's latest article indicates. 

June 2022 issue of the MCULTP Newsletter now online - Supporting multicultural communities during times of crisis

The June 2022 issue is now available, and looks at how libraries support multicultural communities during times of crisis.

Call for Presentations: Something Old, Something New ー Using Social Media to engage Communities with Local History Workshop (Pt. 2)

The IFLA Local History and Genealogy Section invites proposals for papers highlighting innovative local history and genealogy projects and activities developed via social media channels.

Informed populations for sustainable recovery - Looking ahead to the 2022 High-Level Political Forum on the SDGs

The 2022 High Level Political Forum (HLPF) – the highlight of the annual calendar on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – takes place this year on 5-18 July, and libraries will be well-represented.

Sustainability, inclusion, innovation: highlighting the role of libraries in adult education at CONFINTEA VII

The 7th International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VII) provided a great opportunity to talk about the essential role of libraries in making a reality of the right of all to education and lifelong learning, and to encourage governments and other stakeholders alike to place libraries at the heart of partnerships.

CONFINTEA VII output documents recognise library roles, offer support for advocacy

The three key documents published as part of the 7th meeting of the International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA) all include affirmation of the place of libraries within adult and lifelong learning strategies. These can be helpful references for libraries and library associations in calling for stronger recognition at the national level.

Knowledge Rights 21: Call for Applicants for National Coordinators

The Knowledge Rights 21 Programme, of which IFLA is a partner, has launched a call for individuals or organisations who can support advocacy at the national level around copyright law and policy reform in Europe.

IFLA WLIC 2022 Satellite Conference: SET Training School: Towards a Curriculum for Social and Digital Inclusion and Lifelong Learning.

IFLA 2022 WLIC open session on IFLA Guidelines for LIS Education Programmes: Applying a Global Framework to Transform LIS Education in Local Context

Please join us at the IFLA 2022 WLIC open session on IFLA Guidelines for LIS Education Programmes: Applying a Global Framework to Transform LIS Education in Local Contexts, by the Section on Education and Training (SET) with the Section on Library Theory and Research (LTR).

Call for Papers, Art Libraries Section, Dublin, 2022

Call for Proposals The IFLA Art Libraries Section is seeking proposals for papers to be presented at our Open Session at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2022 in Dublin, Ireland.

Green and Sustainable Libraries Webinar to Launch SET Training School

The IFLA Section on Education and Training (SET) will launch the SET Training School with an inaugural webinar “Green and Sustainable Libraries  – Facing the UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development Special Focus: SDG 13, Climate Action”

Partnering with Libraries to Transform Education: Looking ahead to the Transforming Education Pre-Summit

In recognition of the need to reimagine education systems that overcome the barriers of today and meet the challenges of tomorrow, the United Nations will convene the Transforming Education Summit in September 2022. This Summit will bring stakeholders from around the world together to mobilise action and search for innovative solutions for transforming education before 2030.

ENSULIB Meetings and Programmes at WLIC 26-29 July 2022

Full list of ENSULIB meetings and programmes at IFLA WLIC 2022 in Dublin.

Schomburg Literary Festival - The Black Librarian in America- Livestream- Wed, June 15 6:30pm EST

Join us for this program as the authors and editors explore the varied themes in The Black Librarian in America and the current state and future of Black Librarianship.

Censorship across the World - ILA Webinar Recording Available

The IFLA School Libraries Section was invited to make the voice of countries outside USA, represented by Valérie Glass, the section’s chair during the round-table discussion.

IFLA WLIC 2022 School Libraries Satellite Meeting

The IFLA School Libraries section is holding a satellite meeting on Saturday, the 23rd of July 2022, just before IFLA WLIC 2022 begins. Theme: "Global Action for School Libraries on Models of Inquiry in the Digital Age"

Libraries for Digital Rights: Notes from RightsCon 2022

An IFLA-led session at RightsCon explored tips and ideas for community-centric, bottom-up digital rights capacity-building.

Realising the Potential: Integrating Libraries into Adult Education Strategies

To mark the 7th meeting of the International Conference on Adult Education, IFLA is releasing research looking into the place of libraries in adult learning strategies around the world.

IFLA Extraordinary Elections 2022 now open

Today (13 June 2022), elections open for the key posts of President-elect and Treasurer.