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Building momentum towards a culture goal – IFLA at the UCLG Culture Summit 2023

Local governments are not just a key stakeholder for many libraries, but also a key ally in making the case for a stronger recognition of the role of culture, cultural institutions and cultural actors in advancing sustainable development. We were therefore very happy to join United Cities and Local Governments' Culture Summit, focused on building recognition of this role, and to sign a memorandum of understanding allowing us to take this work further. Read More

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08 December 2023

Webinar: Let no one be left behind – Assistive devices for persons with disabilities

The University of South Africa (UNISA) Library & Information Services in partnership with IFLA's Regional Office for Africa cordially invite you to a webinar on Assistive Devices for library users/people with disabilities. Read More

Events
23 November 2023

IFLA Green Library Award 2024: Call for Submissions

Any type of Green Library or library with an outstanding Green Library Project may apply for the IFLA Green Library Award. Libraries with a small budget but a great impact are explicitly invited to participate in the competition! Read More

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22 November 2023

Culture2030Goal campaign welcomes statements in favour of culture’s role in development

The Culture2030Goal campaign, of which IFLA is a founding member, has welcomed recent statements by UN Member States, the G20, the BRICS and ministers of the European Union which underline the role of culture in development, and point towards the need for a dedicated culture goal in future. Read More

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25 October 2023

Enhancing Cultural heritage – Public Library in Jagodina as tourism potential of the local community

Libraries play a key role in society in achieving SDGs. The topic of this poster is an example of a good practice of the Jagodina Library in enhancing cultural heritage. The poster will highlight the promotion of the cultural heritage of the Pomoravlje District, Serbia as a sustainable tourism potential… Read More

Resources
24 October 2023

Libraries delivering on UN goals in Sub-Saharan Africa

Representatives of four different UN agencies met with over fifty librarians from across Sub-Saharan Africa at our mini-conference on how libraries can contribute to delivering the goals of the United Nations, identifying a wealth of opportunities for engagement. This event was made possible thanks to a grant from Stichting IFLA Global Libraries. Read More

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20 October 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Workshop 2023: Towards a Strong and Sustainable Regional Library Field

As part of our regional workshop on a strong and sustainable library field in Sub-Saharan Africa, we are holding a short conference focused on how libraries can contribute to the work and objectives of the United Nations in the region. Read More

Events
18 October 2023

Sea Library: A Creator of Community! Ten diverse community libraries of Shenzhen Yantian Library, China

The “Sea Library” project of the Yantian District Library in Shenzhen, China, has built 10 diverse community libraries featuring community culture, marine culture, and smart management in densely populated and scenic locations, collectively named “Sea Library”. Our research team collaborated with the Yantian Library to provide a comprehensive overview… Read More

Resources
17 October 2023

Libraries’ Role in Advancing Digital Equity in Africa: Collaborative Efforts at ITU Regional Development Forum for Africa 2023

IFLA was represented at the 2023 International Telecommunications Union Regional Development Forum for Africa, engaging with regulators, businesses, academics and civil society partners to make the case for libraries to be integrated into wider digital inclusion plans, and so realise their potential to become community innovation and co-creation hubs. Read More

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14 October 2023

Sustainability – Hands on

The guide and the game enable library staff to become active themselves to contribute in building a sustainable future through the SDGs by showing concrete measures, what they can change in their library (game) or which activities/projects they can implement in their library in order to achieve individual SDGs. Read More

Resources
07 October 2023

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