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1001 Libraries to see before you die!

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Planning a trip, want to visit some libraries but not sure where you should go?

Wonder no more! Your colleagues from the IFLA Public Libraries Section are busily compiling the ultimate guide for Librarians 1001 libraries to see before you die.

Our online initiative aims to bring together best practice examples of public library buildings and spaces from around the world. It will also include links to relevant websites and other resources.

We’re asking our friends from around the world to nominate ‘must see’ libraries in their respective countries.  You can nominate a library for a number of reasons – the library building, the location, the innovative programs or the community engagement.

All you have to do is complete our form and email it to the IFLA Public Libraries Section together with a maximum of three images of the Library you’re nominating.

We’re also looking for best practice examples of Library Building websites and guidelines to link to from our site.

The project will be officially launched at IFLA in Lyon

Public Libraries in France

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With only six weeks to go before we meet in Lyon for the IFLA World Library and Information Congress  it’s a good time to read the article ‘An overview of libraries in France’ in the latest IFLA Journal (Volume 40, No 2, June 2014). of particular interest to readers of this blog will be the section on Public Libraries which covers such topics as communal and intercommunal libraries, the Public Information Library (BPI), current developments and libraries as a third place.

Lyon Poster deadline is fast approaching

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World Library and Information congress 80th IFLA General Council and Congress
“Libraries, Citizens and Societies: Confluence for Knowledge”
16-22 August 2014, Lyon, France

Are you involved in an interesting project or in an area of work that you would like to discuss with or show to other congress attendees? Why not present your work in the IFLA Poster Sessions?

Your topic could be described on a printed poster or by photographs, graphics and pieces of text that you attach to the presentation panel. All IFLA official languages – Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish – are welcome. Presenters of a poster will be expected to be present on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 August 2014 in order to explain their poster and to hand out any leaflets, or other information materials, they have available for viewers of their poster. Each presenter can therefore only present one poster. Any organization that submits more than one application should indicate a priority to their submissions.

Conference participants interested in presenting a poster should complete the online registration form.

It is important that applicants describe how they intend to illustrate the project in the poster format. The poster has to be an experience in itself for the one who looks at it – and should show awareness of the poster format.

Special consideration will be given to ensure that a variety of topics and geographical/cultural range will be represented.

The deadline is 03 February 2014, after the deadline applications will no longer be accepted. A jury comprised of 2 members of the IFLA Professional Committee will review all submissions and at the congress they will select the winner of the Best IFLA Poster 2014 based on the following criteria:

Does the topic of the poster:
Look interesting and/or inspiring;
Look lively;
Lend itself to a poster session; is not too abstract;
Present new ideas or present an application of technology;
Appear to be clearly explained;
Not duplicate another poster, nor have the same presenter as another poster (a presenter must be present during the poster session to explain the poster to viewers);
Have a relationship to the theme of the WLIC;
Have a clear library relevance or perspective;
Describe a project that is ongoing or near completion, not one that is yet to start.

For complete and up-to-date information concerning Poster Sessions, please see the Call for Posters webpage on the IFLA WLIC 2014 conference website

If you have any further questions, please contact posters@ifla.org

12th IFLA INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AWARD

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Applications for the 12th IFLA International Marketing Award close on 1 February 2014. With the chance to win $2000 for your library and a free trip to the IFLA Congress to be held in Lyon, France August 16 – 22, 2014 you’d be crazy not to enter. Public Libraries have a strong record of success in these awards.

The IFLA  International Marketing Award will honor organizations that have implemented creative, results-oriented marketing projects or campaigns. Three finalists will be recognized for their outstanding achievements and from them, one winner will be chosen. The winner will receive airfare, lodging and registration for the World Library and Information Congress as well as a cash award of USD 2000, which must be used to further the marketing efforts of the recognized organization.

The finalists and the winner will be announced in March and the top ten applicants will be mentioned. The winner will be announced officially during the Awards Session during the Congress in Lyon, France.

Any library worldwide that markets library products or services is eligible to receive the award. Applications must be written in one of seven IFLA languages. Applicants may also submit an English translation if they prefer.  The version should be electronic. If applicants wish to submit additional supporting materials, they may be sent to iflajurymembers@googlegroups.com

Applications must be submitted before 1 February 2014 (including any supporting materials) APPLY ONLINE!!!! http://www.ifla.org/node/6922

So get writing!

 

Imagine yourself presenting at a poster session in Lyon!

Poster Sessions

 

World Library and Information congress
80th IFLA General Council and Congress
Libraries, Citizens and Societies: Confluence for Knowledge
16-22 August 2014, Lyon, France.
Are you involved in an interesting project or in an area of work that you would like to discuss with or show to other congress attendees? Why not present your work in the IFLA Poster Sessions? Your topic could be described on a printed poster or by photographs, graphics and pieces of text that you attach to the presentation panel. All IFLA official languages – Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish – are welcome.

Presenters of a poster will be expected to be present on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 August 2014 in order to explain their poster and to hand out any leaflets, or other information materials, they have available for viewers of their poster. Each presenter can therefore only present one poster. Any organization that submits more than one application should indicate a priority to their submissions.

Conference participants interested in presenting a poster should complete the  online registration form. It is important that applicants describe how they intend to illustrate the project in the poster format. The poster has to be an experience in itself for the one who looks at it – and should show awareness of the poster format.

Special consideration will be given to ensure that a variety of topics and geographical/cultural range will be represented.
The deadline is 03 February 2014, after the deadline applications will no longer be accepted. A jury comprised of 2 members of the IFLA Professional Committee will review all submissions and at the congress they will select the winner of the Best IFLA Poster 2014 based on the following criteria:
Does the topic of the poster?

  • Look interesting and/or inspiring;
  • Look lively;
  • Lend itself to a poster session; is not too abstract;
  • Present new ideas or present an application of technology;
  • Appear to be clearly explained;
  • Not duplicate another poster, nor have the same presenter as another poster;
  • Have a relationship to the theme of the WLIC;
  • Have a clear library relevance or perspective;
  • Describe a project that is ongoing or near completion, not one that is yet to start.

For complete and up-to-date information concerning Poster Sessions, please see the Call for Posters webpage on the IFLA WLIC 2014 conference website. If you have any further questions, please contact posters@ifla.org