[WORD] [PDF] Thank you Mr. Chair for giving the floor to the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions – or IFLA – the global voice of libraries and their users. I was lucky enough to make a statement this morning on the… Read More
[WORD] [PDF] Thank you Madame Chair for giving the floor to the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions – or IFLA – the global voice of libraries and their users. I wanted to thank the panellists from today and yesterday for their statements and… Read More
IFLA addressed mayors and other local leaders at the United Cities and Local Government retreat, highlighting in particular the power of culture to deliver development, and the need to mobilise recognition of this at the global level. Read More
The intricacy of the persistent influx of refugees is a worldwide concern for the United Nations (UN) and the United Nations High Commissioner to Refugees (UNHCR)—too often people have been forced to flee from their homes due to conflicts, persecution and various humanitarian crises. The UNHCR indicated that there were… Read More
Appalachian State University Library in the U.S. and Fudan University Library in China Exchange Program had a successful exchange and collaboration program between 2008 to 2018. The program provided great opportunities for exchange librarians to learn about library operations, share their expertise with colleagues in the host country, and experience… Read More
The inclusion of libraries and access to information in national and regional development plans will contribute to meeting the global United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In support of this goal, IFLA has published a booklet “Access and Opportunity for All: How Libraries contribute to the United Nations 2030… Read More
The inclusion of libraries and access to information in national and regional development plans will contribute to meeting the global United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In support of this goal, IFLA has published a booklet “Access and Opportunity for All: How Libraries contribute to the United Nations 2030… Read More
The inclusion of libraries and access to information in national and regional development plans will contribute to meeting the global United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In support of this goal, IFLA has published a booklet of examples and recommendations for policymakers demonstrating the contribution of libraries to… Read More
DEADLINE: 30 June 2016 Read More
For the position of Governing Board Member 2015-2017 2nd Term I will pursue a number of important themes in my second term on the Governing Board to help shape an even stronger international organisation with even greater influence and impact. New strategy and vision… Read More