Intergovernmental Organisations both shape the policies and priorities of governments, and inform the international debate. By going making their publications freely – and meaningfully – available to all, they can support participation and set an example to all. Read More
IFLA has agreed a statement calling on Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs) to make their research and data available to the public for free, and without unnecessary limitations on use. In doing this, they will not only boost transparency around their own decision-making, but support public debate and… Read More
Next week’s vote on the European Union’s Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market is an opportunity to advance the situation of libraries. But unless an Article which would effectively force the filtering of speech on the internet is removed, it could also do a lot of harm. Read More
Modern, balanced copyright laws are key to the fulfilment of libraries’ public interest mission. Outdated or inadequate legislation hampers democratic access to information and the preservation of our cultural heritage. In parallel with efforts to change copyright laws at the national… Read More
With many thanks to the Editor of the IFLA Journal Steve Witt (and former convenor of the LIbary History SIG), the March 2019 edition of IFLA Journal is a Special Issue on Libraries in Times of Crisis containing some of the papers presented at this session, as well as other… Read More
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IFLA has issued a brief on open educational resources, building on the recent UNESCO recommendation. This underlines the role librarians can play in creating, curating and ensuring access to these materials, and key issues surrounding them. Read More
Modern, balanced copyright laws are key to the fulfilment of libraries’ public interest mission. Outdated or inadequate legislation hampers democratic access to information and the preservation of our cultural heritage. In parallel with efforts to change copyright laws at the… Read More
Modern, balanced copyright laws are key to the fulfilment of libraries’ public interest mission. Outdated or inadequate legislation hampers democratic access to information and the preservation of our cultural heritage. In parallel with efforts to change copyright laws at the… Read More
Modern, balanced copyright laws are key to the fulfilment of libraries’ public interest mission. Outdated or inadequate legislation hampers democratic access to information and the preservation of our cultural heritage. In parallel with efforts to change copyright laws at the national level… Read More