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IFLA WLIC 2016 Opening Session videos: Addresses, speeches & performances
IFLA WLIC 2016 Opening Session, part one: Addresses & Speeches from IFLA on Vimeo. IFLA WLIC 2016 Opening Session, part […]
The challenge of bridging the digital divide
In a recently published article by the German newspaper Die Zeit, the challenges of bridging the digital divide and how […]
IFLA WLIC 2016 Delegate totals
In total, approximately 3200 people passed through the doors of the World Library and Information Congress 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. […]
IFLA WLIC 2018 = Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!!!!
During the Closing Session, IFLA President Donna Scheeder officially announced the host location for the World Library and Information Congress […]
Honours and Awards at the IFLA WLIC 2016 Closing Session
During the Closing Session on 18 August, IFLA President Donna Scheeder and IFLA Professional Committee Chair Maria Carme Torras i Calvo conferred […]
A leader’s journey begins
From presidents of library associations to copyright activists, from public and university libraries, the nine associates of IFLA’s International Leaders […]
Taking Access to the Next Level for the Visually Impaired
Libraries Welcome Marrakesh Treaty’s Entry into Force Libraries play a key role in the flow of knowledge from creators to […]
Principles on Public Access in Libraries
The Principles on Public Access in Libraries were produced by the Dynamic Coalition on Public Access in Libraries and discussed […]
The Other Half – Libraries as Enablers for Getting the Next 4 Billion Online
Libraries are already committed to providing public access to the Internet, as well as skills and support. In this, they […]
Five librarians selected as 2017 IFLA/OCLC Fellows
2017 Fellows are from Philippines, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe DUBLIN, Ohio, 16 August 2016—OCLC, along with the International Federation […]
New IFLA Standard now available
Just endorsed by the IFLA Professional Committee: IFLA Guidelines for Continuing Professional Development: Principles and Best Practices The guidelines are […]
Just published: three new IFLA publications from De Gruyter
Three new books in the IFLA Publications Series celebrate the broad spectrum of IFLA’s activities: Space and Collections Earning their: […]
Opening Session Address by IFLA Secretary General Gerald Leitner
Read the full text of Gerald Leitner’s speech in: English | Español | Français | Deutsch | Русский | العربية | 简体中文
Don’t Get Stuck in the Slow Lane – Libraries Call for Action on Net Neutrality
Growth both in internet access and available content has revolutionised access to information and opportunities to express and share ideas. […]
IFLA Trend Report Update
After over sixty events in thirty countries spread across all continents, and translation into fourteen languages, the Trend Report 2016 […]
Now available: UNESCO PERSIST Guidelines for the selection of digital heritage for long-term preservation
The UNESCO PERSIST Project (Platform to Enhance the Sustainability of the Information Society Transglobally) is pleased to announce the publication […]
Help shape the future of preservation standards
Your participation is key! See full details in English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Русский, العربية, 简体中文 and take the survey (English […]
Message from US President Barack Obama
Read the full text of US President Barack Obama’s welcome message to IFLA WLIC 2016 delegates to Columbus, Ohio. Available […]
Opening Address by IFLA President Donna Scheeder
Read the full text of this morning’s speech in: English | Español | Français | Deutsch | Русский | العربية | 简体中文
Libraries make an essential contribution to development!
Recent IFLA publications to support your work on the UN2030 Agenda Act now to make sure libraries are included in […]
IFLA WLIC 2016 Congress app is now available
Dear Congress Participant, We are happy to announce that the IFLA WLIC 2016 Congress mobile app is now available for […]
Please be aware of fraudulent websites
There are fraudulent websites claiming to be affiliated with IFLA when they are not. Please take the time to read […]