Introduction The original Statement of Principles – commonly known as the “Paris Principles” – was approved by the International Conference on Cataloguing Principles in 1961. Its goal of serving as a basis for international standardization in cataloguing has certainly been achieved: most of the cataloguing codes… Read More
The number of people connecting to and using the Internet is expanding rapidly, but so too are concerns about freedom online. The role of libraries in giving access to information, and the skills needed to know how to use it, is centuries old, but has a particular relevance today. The Freedom Online Conference, held on 17-19 October 2016 in San Jose, Costa Rica, provided an opportunity to underline the contribution libraries make to a free, trusted, and sustainable Internet. Read More
The Reference and Information Services Section has drafted our action plan for 2016-2017. Read More
IFLA attended the 7th annual Mozilla Festival (MozFest) on 28-30 October at Ravensbourne College, London, to set out the library perspective on copyright, especially in the context of current EU reforms. Read More
TitleKorean National Bibliography (Daehanmingung gukgaseoji)Web site addresshttps://librarian.nl.go.kr/LI/contents/L10507010000.do Start dateBegan 1963Period covered1945- nowCurrent sizeOver 4 million recordsMedia coveredDigital, online, and printed books or serials, maps, printed music, audio, video grey literature including thesis and government publications, accessible resourcesGeneral selection criteria– Works in various media published in South Korea– Works… Read More
The Public Libraries Section is very engaged and our Action Plan outlines the key initatives for the Section during the year. Updates on the many projects and events we’re involved with can be found on our web page, our Blog and also on Facebook. Objective 1… Read More
Highlights from the WLIC 2016, in particular the sessions sponsored or co-sponsored by the Section on Library and Research Services for Parliaments, with links to presentations. There is also a link to the report from the Knowledge Cafe on continuous learning which was particularly interesting. Read More
Despite political criticisms, trade-based globalisation is an unavoidable part of modern economies and society. As countries have sought to facilitate exchanges of goods and services, they have signed deals that have far reaching effects on national legislation. IFLA held a panel at this year's WTO Public Forum to explore the impacts on libraries, and whether recent trends give grounds for optimism or pessimism. Read More
IFLA continues to promote effective implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty, to the benefit of users with print disabilities and the libraries that serve them. The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired… Read More
Delegates from the Parliament of India participated in the recent IFLAPARL pre-conference in Washington, D.C. and were inspired to share their story on how their library and research service is connecting parliamentarians to quality information. They also describe the application of ICT to better serve their clients. Read More