Because there is always a library that takes up a strong social challenge (young people, precariousness, inclusion of all public, free libraries, lifelong learning, gender equality, solidarity-based economy, sustainable development, search for new funding, etc.), the Bibliothèque publique d’information wanted to promote them, make these initiatives known and help them… Read More
The minutes of the MLAS SC Mid-Year Hybrid Meeting (Physical/ virtually) held in Paris, France on the 23-24 March 2023 include the following: Discussion on” How to change from MLAS to Association Council”; Proposed IFLA WLIC MLAS 2023 Open Session with the title “Strengthening library associations with SDGs and advocacy… Read More
Libraries are set to play a significant role at the upcoming ITU Regional Development Forum for Africa 2023, under the theme "Digital transformation for a sustainable and equitable digital future: Accelerating the implementation of the SDGs in Africa." This event is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Innovation and Technology in Ethiopia, and it is scheduled to take place from October 3rd to 5th, 2023. Read More
By adopting new technologies, approaches and methods, university libraries have been drivers of change for many decades. TU Wien Bibliothek has been a role model for transformation for the entire university and beyond. In a participatory process, the library team has developed a mission statement that is strongly committed to… Read More
This poster explores how the National Health Service’s (NHS’s) goals are aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and how library services can help staff achieve them; in particular SDG3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education). The Hillingdon Hospitals Library Service’s one-to-one approach to facilitate… Read More
National Training Center for Continuing Education of Librarians in Croatia (CSSU) recognizes the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call for action to improve informal and non-formal lifelong education of librarians in Croatia. The aim of this poster is to give an overview of the most important aspects… Read More
The poster mainly introduces the cutting-edge green technologies used during the conception and construction of the Zhijiang New Building project of Zhejiang Library, which started its construction in February 2019 and will meet with readers this June. As a provincial public library, including photovoltaic power generation, paperless office, intelligent data… Read More
To support the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in Azerbaijan, ADA University Library is rendering library and information services to both internal and external users with its rich print and electronic resources mainly in English language, and providing comfortable academic environment with cutting-edge technology. As an academic library,… Read More
Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) or start ups currently play an important role in the economic growth of African states. The orientation law 2008 29 of 28 July relating to the promotion and development of small and medium sized enterprises in Senegal, underlines that SMEs now concentrate 30% of… Read More
Libraries have a great story to tell of making a difference to development across the policy agenda. As our engagement at the SDG Action Weekend showed, this story is becoming better known at the United Nations among those working on sustainable development. Next step: new partnerships and impact. Read More