IFLA Governing Board meeting report, 6 November 2020
10 November 2020The Governing Board met on Friday 6 November 2020 to follow up on the General Assembly that was held the day before at the Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB), in The Hague, The Netherlands.
Library and Research Services for Parliaments Virtual Event: Innovation and inspiration during a global pandemic
10 November 2020IFLA’s General Assembly and Annual Report: Looking Back on a Great Year
9 November 2020In a first for our organisation, IFLA’s General Assembly 2020 was livestreamed from the National Library of the Netherlands in The Hague. Those participating shared in the highlights of IFLA’s work over the past years, celebrated the recipients of Honours and Awards, and looked to an exciting future. A recording of the session, as well as our Annual Report 2019, are now available.
IGF 2020 Update: Wrapping Up Week 1, and a Look Ahead
6 November 2020The 2020 Internet Governance Forum – the first one to take place fully online – has just wrapped up its first week. Here is a quick look back at some relevant discussions – and engagement ideas for the coming days!
SIG Library History 2020 Annual Report, and Action Plan 2020-2021
6 November 2020SIG Library History 2020 Annual Report, and Action Plan 2020-2021
ENSULIB Section officially recognised from January 2021 as a new Section in Division II
6 November 2020ENSULIB is now seeking nominations for the interim role of Chair, Secretary and Information Coordinator to serve through the remainder of the term – August 2021.
HOW PARLIAMENTARY LIBRARIES IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RESPONDED TO THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19
5 November 2020Guadalajara named as World Book Capital 2022
5 November 2020The title of UNESCO World Book Capital 2022 will fall to Guadalajara, Mexico. From 23 April 2022, the city will host a year-long programme of events celebrating books, reading and libraries.
Report on the 2019 Satellite Meeting on Advocacy; Rome 30-31 August
4 November 2020The overview of the Italian Ministry of Justice Library (Biblioteca centrale giuridica) has now been added.
Inspiring library buildings: a new Instagram account you will love!
3 November 2020In this article, IFLA celebrates the work of the IFLA LBES Section and their engagement with the IFLA Strategy.
Watch Live: 2020 IFLA General Assembly
3 November 2020The 2020 IFLA General Assembly will be held Thursday 5 November in the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 5, in The Hague, The Netherlands and will be live-streamed on YouTube.
A Look Ahead to the 2020 Internet Governance Forum
2 November 2020Between 2 and 17 November, the first fully-virtual Internet Governance Forum will bring together stakeholders from around the globe. IFLA continues to engage – and encourages libraries to take part in – discussions on how the internet works and should be governed in many areas that impact the library field. From digital inclusion to privacy, access to content, accessibility, digital skills and beyond – there are many relevant discussions worth engaging in.
Updates to the National Bibliographic Register
1 November 2020Profiles updated for Czech Republic, Finland, and Lithuania
Powering Literacy for All: IFLA Engages at Global Alliance for Literacy Annual Meeting
30 October 2020As a new associate member of the Global Alliance for Literacy, IFLA spoke at the alliance’s annual meeting, held on 28-29 October. IFLA’s intervention underlined the importance of ensuring that libraries are integrated into literacy strategy planning and delivery.
Webinar - Where do we fit in 4IR ?
30 October 2020IFLA Information Technology Section - Open webinar series: quarterly online coffee talks with librarians and academics on emerging technologies Webinar #2: "Where do we fit into the 4IR: librarians' perceptions" - Follow-up