Everything tagged: IFLA

IFLA, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, today released the results of elections for positions on its Governing Board, Regional Division Committees, Section Committees, and Special Interest Group Committees.

What ethical principles matter for library and information workers? How relevant are those set out in IFLA’s 2012 code? What other issues should be taken into account now?

The IFLA guidelines for libraries supporting displaced populations aim to serve as a vehicle to expand the traditional role of librarianship, entering a new learning space for libraries.

Theme: Stronger Together

Theme: Uniting Knowledge, Building the Future

Astana will host IFLA’s flagship event from August 17 to 22, 2024.

IFLA’s Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) is conducting a survey on Intellectual Freedom in all libraries.

“We, the Canadian bodies undersigned, are united in our concern that Dubai has been selected by the Governing Board to be the host of the World Library and Information Congress for 2024.”

« Nous, les organisations canadiennes soussignées, sommes unies dans notre préoccupation quant à la sélection de la Ville de Dubaï par le Conseil d’administration (CA) de l’IFLA pour accueillir le Congrès mondial des bibliothèques et de l’information (WLIC) en 2024. »

“The Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) joins with international library associations in condemning IFLA’s selection of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as the site of the 2024 WLIC.”