I trust all delegates returned safely to their home countries after the conference in Cape Town, and I extend a warm welcome to new and returning Standing Committee members. Reflecting on the presentations I attended during the conference, I am inspired by the work being conducted by librarians around the globe, and I feel extremely […]
Read moreJoin us in Columbus, Ohio, USA on 13 – 19 August 2016!
Read moreThe IFLA 2016 National Committee through generous donations from the North American library community will offer up to 50 full fellowships to librarians from outside North America (U.S. and Canada). The fellowship will cover travel, accommodation, a per diem food allowance, and conference registration fees. Priority will be given to younger professionals with a minimum […]
Read moreCHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) has been awarded a 2015 Laura Bush 21st Century Library Program grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The $50,000 grant will be used to provide 50 $1,000 scholarships to help a diverse group of librarians, library staff and library students in the United States […]
Read moreDr. Chiku Mnubi-Mchombu (IFLA-Social Sciences Chairperson),along with Namibian colleagues, planned this 2-day conference. The conference was well attended. For more information: http://www.iflawindhoek2015.org
Read moreA subgroup of SSL-SC created a response of the SSL Section to the Lyon Declaration during the congress in Cape Town, and the document was later approved by SC. It is now listed on this IFLA page .The working group consisted of Fred Hay, Debora Cheney, Chiku Mchombu, Pat Wand, Sylvia Piggot and Kayo Denda. […]
Read moreThe Namibia Information Workers Association (NIWA) held a “First Time Writers Workshop” on 21-22 January 2015. The goal of the workshop was to provide information workers skills and tools on how to write articles and get published. The event allowed participants to get and share first-hand experience and tips with veteran writers and to learn how […]
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