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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 our recommendations and only use our official Congress Website 2016.ifla.org for registration to avoid being misled. Please do not book your accommodation through a fraudulent website.

22 November 2016, 07:53

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 […]

9 September 2016, 13:05

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 […]

1 September 2016, 14:30

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. […]

18 August 2016, 21:17

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 […]

18 August 2016, 21:16

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 […]

18 August 2016, 12:14

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 […]

17 August 2016, 13:19

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 […]

17 August 2016, 13:17

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 […]

17 August 2016, 13:16

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 […]

16 August 2016, 14:44

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 […]

16 August 2016, 14:21

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 […]

16 August 2016, 14:03

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: […]

15 August 2016, 21:04

Opening Session Address by IFLA Secretary General Gerald Leitner

15 August 2016, 15:17

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. […]

15 August 2016, 15:13

IFLA Trend Report Update

After over sixty events in thirty countries spread across all continents, and translation into fourteen languages, the Trend Report 2016 […]

15 August 2016, 15:04

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 […]

15 August 2016, 14:23