Libraries and Sustainability: the 17 development goals of the UN agenda 2030 in the focus of libraries worldwide. The German Library Association dbv will present activities from Australia, France, United States and Germany. Speakers are: Raphaelle Bats, International Relations Officer of the National School of Libraries and Information Sciences (Enssib), France Loida Garcia Febo, Chair UN […]
Read moreDespite the pandemic, there are librarians still conducting global work and research. Jana de Brauwere is one such librarian who still continues to actively connect to global library work! I had a chance to speak with her about recent project. In this interview, you’ll learn about Jana’s work and interests! Ray: Thanks for speaking with […]
Read moreAt this very moment, library workers are working very hard to ensure safety for their workers and users. One project focuses testing materials. The REALM project also known as “Reopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums” has recently published the results of the fourth round of Battelle’s laboratory testing for COVID-19 on five materials common to archives, libraries, […]
Read morePhoto: Jane Dysart I was lucky to speak with Jane Dysart, a member of IFLA’s Knowledge Management Standing Committee and Continuing Professional Development Committee and Workplace Learning Standing Committee! We talked about her work in supporting online professional development learning, LIS trends and what’s in store for her upcoming virtual conference! Ray: Thank you for […]
Read moreCOVID-19 has forever changed our world including our libraries. Now more than ever we need to work united to continue providing access to information during and after the pandemic. We need to start working on our future, today. IFLA, librarians and library associations from all regions of the globe have developed resources to guide changes […]
Read moreLast 19 August 2020, Wednesday, I attended my very first coaching session initiated by IFLA Section on Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (IFLA-CPDWL). I first heard about this program via my personal Instagram handle and without any hesitation, I registered to one of the available slots on my preferred date and time zone. I was able to book a session with Rajen Munoo of Singapore Management University.
Read moreLibrarians are bravely going above and beyond to bring books and hope to unaccompanied children kept in custody in the U.S. after crossing the border into the country. Children as young as toddlers are separated from their parents and spend long periods of time by themselves waiting to be assigned a sponsor.
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