Among the key themes on the table at the Transforming Education Summit taking place currently in New York is that of how to make the most of the promise of digital to help achieve education goals. This blog argues that in addition to school connectivity, library connectivity must also be guaranteed in order to do this.
Read moreLibraries have an incredible breadth of expertise and action. This can make an invaluable contribution to wider processes around different policy goals, but they are too often neglected.
Read moreBeing able to win people’s support is so often vital in being able to fulfil your mission in a library. It can be about convincing colleagues to join you in a project, winning the endorsement of a manager inside or outside of the library, or getting changes to wider laws and policies. This can unlock […]
Read moreA vital component in realizing cultural rights, including freedom of expression and participation in cultural life, is supporting cultural actors. This includes those working in the creation, production, and distribution of, as well as access to, expressions of culture. So, with 2021 being the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development, IFLA has explored […]
Read moreMultilingual learning, including mother tongue instruction, is a vital element of equitable access to education and opportunity (see UNESCO Languages in Education). The IFLA/UNESCO Multicultural Library Manifesto encourages “linguistic diversity and respect for the mother tongue” as part of the mission of multicultural library services. But are we truly fostering inclusive, multilingual environments through our […]
Read moreMeetings should be a great opportunity to share and learn from colleagues. The shift to digital tools has made it easier than ever to connect with a wider range of people, brining huge potential. However, of course, potential is not always reality, and Zoom-fatigue can easily set in. While this is understandable, it shouldn’t turn […]
Read moreFrom 19th to 25th of October 2020, Open Access Week focuses on taking action to build structural equity and inclusion. These principles, a core value of the library field, need to be supported by policies and capacity-building efforts in order to become reality. During the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have faced restrictions due to the closure […]
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