The 15-Minute City: A Key Reference for Libraries?
An idea that has picked up a lot of attention in the last couple of years in urban development discussions has been that of the 15-minute city.
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The 10-Minute Digital Librarian #12: Explore Digital Brainstorming Tools
The third round of posts in our 10-Minute Digital Librarian series focuses on digital productivity tools – things that allow you to be more effective in your work. As highlighted in IFLA’s Global Vision, a key characteristic of the library field is collaboration. Libraries and library and information workers are naturally open to working with […]
Read moreUpholding Cultural and Linguistic Diversity: Reflections on International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day (21 February) is an annual affirmation of the important role that cultural and linguistic diversity plays in building sustainable societies. Cultural and linguistic diversity are fundamentally linked to freedom of expression and access information; they are at the heart of the promotion of cultural and educational rights. If the availability of […]
Read moreUpcoming Advocacy Opportunities
Making the most of ‘international days’ and other events for communication and advocacy can be a great way to join the wider conversation, and underlined both the relevance of libraries, and the need for support in order to realise our potential. This post sets out the opportunities open in the first half of 2022, to help with your planning!
Read moreThe 10-Minute International Librarian #59: Think how you can amplify your voice
If decision-makers are to make choices that favour libraries, it’s important that they know about you. It is a cliché, but often it will be those who shout the loudest who gain the most attention! Of course, you need to be smart about your work to advocate for libraries. You should ensure that your arguments […]
Read moreLibraries for Climate Empowerment: inspiring action through education, training, and public awareness
Libraries are enablers and drivers of sustainable development. They are essential contributors to an informed, participatory society, and vectors of positive change within their communities. This is important for climate action, as the relevant international legal frameworks emphasise education, training, awareness, and public participation. This is climate empowerment, and we will not be able to […]
Read moreLibraries at the Heart of Educational, Social, Cultural, Innovation and Democratic Infrastructure
When we talk about infrastructure, it’s easiest to think of things like roads, railways, bridges. Things that connect us together, allowing economies and societies to work. Things that serve many people, and many purposes, providing a basic service that you may take for granted when you have, but that you miss when you don’t. They […]
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