The two key types of evidence in building the case for libraries are data and stories. Data reaches out to the ‘right’ brain, appealing to the logical, the rational. But sometimes, you need to be able to reach out first to emotions, to help them to see themselves in a particular situation. You need to […]
Read moreThe International Day for the Universal Access to Information is a great opportunity to celebrate and underline values which are at the heart of the work of libraries throughout the year. As an enabler of better decision-making, the seizing of opportunities, and the transparency of government, this access is a key part of any drive […]
Read moreLibraries provide services to their communities that are as varied as they are essential. This can be particularly true during times of crisis, when people need information – and comfort – more than ever. But of course to be able to provide services, libraries themselves need to be ready to deal with the unexpected. It […]
Read moreAdvocacy is an important part of IFLA’s work to support the library field. As institutions often dependent on the support of others – governments, funders, host institutions – libraries need to be able to explain why they are a great investment. There are lots of very good studies and other materials which explain, in depth, […]
Read moreFor all that anyone would like to be purely objective or rational, we are all influenced by our attitudes. Consciously or sub-consciously, we tend to have preferences for certain ideas, values, or types of behaviour, which help shape our decisions. This is why such a key focus of library advocacy is how we change people’s […]
Read moreBenjamin White is researcher at the University of Bournemouth (UK). Common provisions “Any contractual provision contrary to the exceptions provided for in Articles 3, 5 and 6 shall be unenforceable.” “Article 5(5) of Directive 2001/29/EC shall apply to the exceptions and limitations provided for under this Title. The first, third and fifth subparagraphs of Article […]
Read moreThe Copyright working group of REBIUN (the network of university libraries in Spain) is formed of Silvia Losa, as coordinator of the group, and librarian in the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Paloma Jarque, librarian in the Universidad Carlos III in Madrid, Rosa Mª Sánchez, librarian in UNED, and Patricia Sanpera, librarian in the Ilustre […]
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