The ALIA Australian Public Library Alliance has published a comprehensive report covering its achievements, as the peak body for public libraries in Australia, for the five years from 2010 to 2015. The report provides an outstanding example of local government collaborating nationally, and shows how public library services in every […]
Read full post…Monthly Archive for June, 2015
Earlier this year IFLA asked its Sections to look closer on how their profession furthers development and how the work they do supports the principles set out in the Lyon Declaration. The responses received clearly show the essential role libraries play in furthering development on every level. These are now available on the […]
Read full post…Are you coming to the IFLA Congress in Cape Town this August? If so make a little more room in your suitcase and bring a book to change a life. Delegates are being asked to share the joy of reading and discovery through books with Cape Town’s children and youth! […]
Read full post…If you’re considering attending the Public Libraries satellite Public Libraries at the Crossroads in Cape Town 13-14 August you’ll need to be quick. Early bird registration closes on Friday 12 June. Public library services around the world have reached the cross-roads. Collection formats and community needs continue to evolve at […]
Read full post…Only 15 days remain until entries in the 2015, Systematic Public Library of the Year Award close on 15 June 2015. The prize will be awarded to a library that has been newly constructed or designed for a building that has not previously been used as a library during the period 1 January […]
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