Connectivity matters, but on its own does not guarantee informed societies

We're proud to launch, alongside TASCHA and #SIGL , the 2024 Development and Access to Information report #DA2I , a key tool for knowledge advocates

bit.ly/3KnfsDb

Planning your visit to Brisbane for the IFLA Information Futures Summit #IIFS this September?

Why not enrich your visit by reading/listening to one of the books on our list! 📚bit.ly/3JkUxQA

#IFLAREADBrisbane #StrongerTogether #IIFS 24
Australia Queensland Australia Vicki McDonald

Sustainable futures for all through knowledge and information?

Have we got our vision and plans for delivering it right for the next 5 years?

Share your views on our Strategy zero draft for 2024-2029 through bit.ly/3QBrITN

⏰ Deadline: 11 June 2024

No one should be surprised to hear a #librarian speak up. And no librarian should feel like they have nothing to say in policy discussions

But too often, we are seen—and see ourselves—as non-playable characters #NPC

Read our latest blog for more: bit.ly/3UlRbSq

Get ready to be inspired & expand your horizons at our upcoming summit in Brisbane! 🚀

We're thrilled to announce our incredible lineup of keynote speakers & panellists who are set to ignite your passion for knowledge & innovation! 🎤✨

Learn more bit.ly/44vKHVJ

IFLA attended the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 civil society forum in #Abidjan to amplify #library voices in discussions on #culture and #SustainableDevelopment .

Read more bit.ly/3Qq39Jn

UNESCO Abidjan Liaison Ngo-Unesco UNESCO Abidjan

40 colleagues from 19 countries have sent proposals to host an Ignite Talk at #IIFS2024

Join the Summit and participate in the discussion on AI, dis-Information, digital inclusion, indigenous matters, open access, workforce futures and more!

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IFLA warmly welcome the following new members🤝

We look forward to your engagement and involvement!

FDRE House of Peoples' Representatives Central Secretariat Library, Ministry of Culture

Our April newsletter is here, addressing the #internet we want!

Learn more about how the #library field helps shape the internet for everyone, in addition to the most recent #IIFS news and a summary of updates from #IFLA

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Coming to #IIFS2024 ? Accommodation is now available!

Check our website for a wide range of options to choose from, exclusive benefits, and a smooth booking process.

For different budgets and preferences, make your stay in Brisbane suit you ➡️ bit.ly/3UciePO

Our collaboration with IFLA spans almost a century. We were delighted by the recent visit of IFLA President, Ms. Vicki McDonald. Great opportunity to share about knowledge management, SDGs and the celebration of upcoming IFLA centenary.

The EU's #libraries are a huge asset, ready and able to deliver equity, democracy, and innovation.

In a manifesto prepared by EBLIDA Public Libraries 2030, LIBER Europe NAPLE and IFLA, we set out how the next European Parliament can help make this happen: bit.ly/3U7bjaA

Information can be a matter of life or death

That's why access to healthcare information matters, & must be treated as a #humanright , indispensable for the right to health & right of #accesstoinfo

Check out #IFLA 's new statement: bit.ly/3WkgDKq

Which of the world's biggest public and private development funders have recognised and supported #libraries as partners?

Check out our new #opendata resource based on an analysis of donor portfolios, made possible by a #SIGL grant:
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Introducing 'Everywhere, All the Time'! 🌟

This innovative #DigitalLiteracy initiative empowers educators to spark meaningful conversations with teens about tech & AI. 🤖

Learn more about this exciting project bit.ly/3W1xKRm

#MediaLiteracyforEducators

📣 The IFLA Information Futures Summit Programme is here!

Our packed #IIFS programme will ignite your curiosity, spark meaningful discussions, & equip you with the tools to shape the future of information services.

View the program at bit.ly/3JoAC32

We hosted IFLA board and 🇦🇺 President, Ms. Vicki McDonald. IFLA champions values central to 🇦🇺’s ethos, such as social, cultural, educational, & democratic empowerment. We are honoured to have an Australian at the helm of such an important institution.

Enabling understanding and supporting the spread of #openaccess

Our new #OA Vocabularies publication offers a tool to support #library engagement in realising the potential of open to deliver equitable, meaningful access to information

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