Copyright laws around the world are constantly changing in an attempt to adapt – or react – to the digital world. These changes can have a major impact on how libraries function and on the public service they provide. While some reforms offer new possibilities and legal certainty, others look backwards and seek to use the law to restrict the ability of libraries to guarantee meaningful information access to their users.

IFLA therefore follows the evolution of copyright reforms around the world, as well as bilateral and multilateral trade agreements that impact copyright regimes.

People with disabilities are all too often marginalised. Physical or mental handicaps too often turn into economic or social disadvantage. Markets are unwilling to provide services for those who don’t have the money to buy dedicated services. Charity plays an important role, but cannot be expected to do everything. Public services with an active focus […]