One aim of my engagement with IFLA is to make the value/importance of libraries more visible. So I am very happy to have the opportunity to participate at the International Advocacy Programme (IAP). What is IAP? IFLA launched the International Advocacy Programme (IAP) in 2016, as a capacity-building program designed to promote and support […]
Read moreIn Switzerland the Federal Act on Copyright and Related Rights (the so called Copyright Act) is currently being revised. The main aim of the modernization of the Copyright Act is primarily combating Internet piracy. At the same time legal regulations are adapted to the latest technological developments. The draft of the […]
Read moreMany of you will know Margaret Allen from the Governing Board. Margaret has decided to turn her attention to her great love, public libraries. Read her story here Name: Margaret Allen Institution: State Library of Western Australia Country: Australia (Perth, Western Australia) What experience I will bring to the role of Standing Committee […]
Read moreIsmena Meic from Croatia is also standing for the Standing Committee. We wish her and all other nominees well Name: Ismena Meić Institution: Zagreb City Libraries Country: Croatia What experience will you bring to the role of Standing Committee Member? As a Head of The City Library of Zagreb (central library in the […]
Read moreCathryn Ferencz has nominated for the Public Libraries Standing Committee. Cathryn hails from Geelong in Victoria, Australia. Name: Cathryn Ferencz Institution: Geelong Regional Library Corporation Country: Australia What experience will you bring to the role of Standing Committee Member? I have chosen to work in public libraries because I believe the […]
Read moreSpaska Tarandova from Bulgaria is also seeking election to the PLS Standing Committee. Spaska has taken time to answer our question on why you should vote for her. Name: Spaska Tarandova Institution: Bulgarian Library and Information Association, Board Member Global Libraries – Bulgaria Foundation, Executive Director Country: Bulgaria What experience will […]
Read moreIf you’re eligible to vote for the Public Libraries Standing Committee make sure that you read about the nominees. All have been invited to submit some information. Today we will focus on Joe Siegrits from Switzerland. Joe is standing for a second term. Name: Josephine / Joe Siegrist Institution: former director […]
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