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Safer Internet Day: Experiences in Latvian Libraries

Every February, many countries celebrate and organise events dedicated to Safer Internet Day. Promoting digital literacy - including the fundamentals of online safety and privacy - has long been an important part of many libraries’ offer. So how can libraries support the Safer Internet Day campaign – and why should they take part? To offer a look from Latvia – a country where libraries have been championing Safer Internet Days for many years – Inga Niedra from the Latvian Culture Information Systems Centre shared some insights.

As UN Commission on Social Development focuses on digital inclusion, role of libraries highlighted

The United Nations has underlined the role of libraries in extending connectivity and building skills, ahead of discussions about how digital technologies can advance social development.

Survey on Internet Safety for children and young adults starts February 9 - open until April 1st

In conjunction with Safer Internet Day, February 9, 2021, IFLA's Section on Children & Young Adults' Safer Internet Day Working Group has created a survey. The survey had a good response until March 9 with nearly 400 answers - we decided to leave it open until April 1 to increase the number of information from around the world.

Out Now: December 2020 issue of IFLA Journal

View the complete issue online

Library and Research Services for Parliaments: innovation and inspiration during a global pandemic December 2 and 9, 2020 Materials now Online

Presentations and recordings are now online of IFLA's Library and Research Services for Parliaments section two-part virtual event Library and Research Services for Parliaments: innovation and inspiration during a global pandemic held on December 2 and 9, 2020

Russian libraries + IFLA Strategy: next generation library system

In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the Russian Library Association and their engagement with the IFLA Strategy.

International Seminar “Inclusive Library Programmes for Users with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): Practices and Potential Development” Call for participation

Russian State Library for Young Adults (RSLYA) is pleased to invite you to participate in the International Seminar “Inclusive Library Programmes for Users with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): Practices and Potential Development”, which will be held on April 1, 2021 and dedicated to the World Autism Awareness Day (internationally recognized every year on 2 April).

Advisory ballot underlines support for IFLA governance reforms: Designate your proxies now to have your say at our extraordinary General Assembly!

A poll of IFLA’s Members on the Federation’s proposed new Statutes has indicated strong support for reforms. If this is confirmed at next week’s extraordinary General Assembly, IFLA will move rapidly to start the elections and appointments process for 2021.

IFLA Elections and Appointments 2021

If IFLA's Members approve proposed new Statutes at our extraordinary General Assembly on 12 February, nominations and elections for 2021 will start shortly afterwards. Here we share the dates and details for this process.

Call for Papers: CCQ Special Issue: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automated Processes for Subject Access

Access to information at the heart of the right to development

IFLA has responded to a consultation by the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development, highlighting the value of a focus on access to information as a driver of success in the Sustainable Development Goals.

Section newsletter - call for articles

It has been fifteen years since the section developed the Multicultural Library Manifesto in 2006 - we'd love to hear your stories on how you have used these resources in your libraries. This year also marks the first time that the IFLA WLIC will be held as a fully-virtual conference, so we'd also like you to share how you have been 'going virtual' in connecting with your communities during these changing times.

Libraries opening the door to cultural participation in the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development

International Conference Bibliographic Control in the Digital Ecosystem

Engaging with Politicians in Library Advocacy - Why and How

For many libraries, the world of politics can seem a long way away. However, if our institutions and profession are to get the support - both legal and financial - that we need, engaging with politicians is vital. We interviewed Steen Bording Andersen, Chair of the Executive Committee of the Danish Library Association and himself a politican, to find out more about how to do this?

IFLA extraordinary General Assembly: It’s easier than ever to make your voice heard

There are now just two weeks to go until IFLA’s extraordinary General Assembly 2021 – a key opportunity for our Members to decide on the future of our Federation. To help you seize this chance, we’ve made it easier than ever to make sure that your views are represented.

IFLA RISS + IFLA Strategy: survival skills for a digital world

In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the IFLA SET Section and their engagement with the IFLA Strategy.

Human Rights, Internet Governance and the Global Library Field in 2021: A Look Ahead

The past year saw important developments in both the human rights and internet governance fields, with consequences for the work of libraries around the world. We look ahead to how IFLA plans to engage in the human rights and internet governance fields in 2021 – and how you can get involved!

IFLA Submits Comments on draft UNESCO Open Science Recommendation

Faced with global challenges, the need to promote cooperation and collaboration amongst those looking for solutions is vital. Open science promotes just this. With UNESCO preparing a draft Recommendation on the subject, IFLA has submitted comments.