Now, after over sixty events in thirty countries spread across all continents, and translation into fourteen languages, the Trend Report 2016 Update shares the results of these discussions. It builds on the experience, insights and imagination of IFLA’s members, adding a new layer of understanding. Read More
The need to combat the ‘book famine’ for the blind, visually impaired, and other people with print disabilities was at the heart of the drive to pass the Treaty of Marrakesh. With the lack of accessible resources particularly acute in Africa, the potential for life-changing reforms there is high. Progress towards implementation of the Treaty is welcome, but libraries must be vigilant to ensure that the opportunity to maximise access is not missed. Read More
The IFLA World Library and Information Congress is meeting in Columbus, Ohio this summer. The Education and Training (SET) and Library Theory and Research Section (LTR) Satellite Section Meeting, International Quality Assessment of LIS Education Programs, will be held in Dublin, Ohio, at 9am on Wednesday, August 10. The goal… Read More
Canadian access to the Marrakesh Treaty starts the clock ticking towards its entry into force, opening up access to works of science and creativity for some of the most vulnerable people in the world. This is a major success, following years of effort by IFLA at WIPO and around the world. Read More
DEADLINE: 30 June 2016 Read More
Congratulations to Ms. Martha Attridge Bufton! Read More