Content tagged Library and information profession

The Knowledge Management Section is pleased to announce the publication of its IFLA Journal Special Issue: Knowledge Management and library innovation in a changing world. Guest editors Leda...

Publication - 6 July 2020

Tags: Access to knowledge, Knowledge management, Knowledge society, Library and information profession, Library collections, Library services, Library theory and research, Management, Publications, Publications, Knowledge Management

UNESCO’s statement, Turning the threat of COVID-19 into an opportunity for greater support to documentary heritage, co-signed by IFLA, stresses the importance of continued support for...

News - 6 April 2020

Tags: Access to information, Access to knowledge, Audiovisual and multimedia resources, Conservation, Cooperation, Copyright exceptions and limitations, Cultural heritage, Data management, Digital libraries, Digital preservation, Library and information profession, Library collections, Library services, Policy, Preservation

The IFLA/ UNESCO Public Library Manifesto has been an important achievement since it was first ratified in 1994. The Manifesto proclaims UNESCO's belief in the public library as a...

News - 23 March 2020

Tags: Access to information, Access to knowledge, Advocacy, Best practices, Cooperation, Democracy, Development, Freedom of expression, Freedom of information, Freedom to read, Information society, Knowledge management, Libraries for development, Library and information profession, Library and information science education, Library as place, Library collections, Library outreach, Library services, Members, Policy, Social inclusion, Society, Public Libraries

The IFLA Audiovisual and Multimedia Section, joined by the IFLA Preservation and Conservation Section and the Strategic Programme on Preservation and Conservation (PAC), invite interested...

News - 7 January 2019

Tags: Access to information, Access to knowledge, Accessibility, Archives, Audiovisual and multimedia resources, Best practices, Collection development, Conservation, Cultural heritage, Data management, Digital humanities, Digital libraries, Digital preservation, Digital resources, Electronic resources, Information technology, Library and information profession, Library collections, Open source, Preservation, Resource discovery, Risk assessment, Society, Usability

Two workshops have been organized by the Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) and sponsored by Building Strong Library Association (BSLA) Programme of International Federation of Library...

News - 21 November 2016

Tags: BSLA, Library and information profession, Professional ethics, Sri Lanka, LDP (Library Development Programme)

It was a busy few days for the Public Libraries Standing Committee when they met in Zagreb, Croatia 9-12 March. It was a great opportunity to discuss and expand on the projects we're...

News - 8 April 2016

Tags: Croatia, Library and information profession, Public Libraries

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in collaboration with the Government Information and Official Publications section of the International Federation of  Library Associations...

News - 1 May 2014

Tags: Conferences, Cultural heritage, Digital resources, Government information, India, Library and information profession, Lifelong learning, Networking, Professional development, Government Information and Official Publications

Facebook Page:  Created in 2009 by Former Chair, Tone Eli Moseid, our Facebook Page is an OPEN Group and provides an INTERNATIONAL FORUM for the discussion of ideas, sharing...

News - 23 October 2012

Tags: Current Events, Facebook Page, Information professionals, Library and information profession, Library services to people with disabilities, Lifelong learning, LSN, Multicultural populations, New professionals, Performance indicators, Professional development, Services to the visually impaired, Success stories, Women’s issues, Library Services to People with Special Needs

At its meeting of 19th August 2011, the IFLA Governing Board set up an Advisory Group to draft Principles of Engagement to be used by IFLA and its members in library-related activities of disaster...

Publication - 22 May 2012

Tags: Advocacy, Best practices, Conservation, Cooperation, Cultural heritage, Cultural Heritage topic, Development, Disaster management, Disaster relief, International cooperation, Library and information profession, Preservation, Procedures, Publications, Risk assessment, Society, Sustainability, Publications

DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 4, 2011.   World Library and Information Congress 77th IFLA General Conference and Assembly "Libraries beyond...

News - 20 January 2011

Tags: Conferences, Government information, Library and information profession, Puerto Rico, Government Libraries

The Government Libraries Section will be sponsoring two programs for the 2010 Gothenburg IFLA conference. See complete information at http://www.ifla.org/node/1932.

News - 21 May 2010

Tags: Conferences, Government information, Information policies, Library and information profession, Sweden, Government Libraries

The Section has created a Facebook Group (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=107477945962385) in order to grow an online community in the social networks. Everyone is welcome. You only need...

News - 10 May 2010

Tags: Communications, facebook, Library and information profession, Networking, Professional development, Government Libraries

As of 1 April, Federica Marangio is the new Advocacy Support Officer at IFLA Headquarters. Recently graduated from the International Master's Program in Digital Library Learning (DILL...

News - 4 May 2010

Tags: Library and information profession, New professionals, Staffing, New Professionals

IFLA Code of Ethics for Librarians and other Information Workers National Codes of Ethics for Librarians (by countries) Background Librarians all over the world are...

Informational Page - 16 April 2009

Tags: Access to information, Access to knowledge, Library and information profession, Library and information science education, Management, FAIFE (Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression)

IFLA Ethik-Kodex für Bibliotheks- und Informationsfachleute Nationale bibliothekarische Berufstethik (nach Staaten) Hintergrund Bibliothekare auf der ganzen...

Informational Page - 16 April 2009

Tags: Access to information, Access to knowledge, Library and information profession, Library and information science education, Management, FAIFE (Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression)

Código de Ética de la IFLA para Bibliotecarios y Otros Trabajadores de la Información Códigos de Ética Nacionales para Bibliotecarios (por pa...

Informational Page - 16 April 2009

Tags: Access to information, Access to knowledge, Library and information profession, Library and information science education, Management, FAIFE (Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression)

IFLA’s New Professionals Special Interest Group (NPSIG), founded in 2004, is an open global network for library and information science (LIS) new professionals and supporters...

IFLA Group or Activity - 31 March 2009

Tags: Library and information profession, motivation, Networking, New professionals, Special Interest Groups, New Professionals