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 IFLA web site. In our […]
Read moreAre 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! The Cape Town Book Project […]
Read moreIf 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 a rapid pace. Technology plays […]
Read moreOnly 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 2013 through 15 June 2015, […]
Read moreHi everyone and thanks for your patience. Registrations for the IFLA Public Libraries Satellite in Cape Town, Public Libraries at the Crossroads are now open. Early bird registration closes on 12 June and places are limited so if you’re thinking of coming act quickly. The registration site is a secure one however you may get […]
Read moreNew Delhi was the setting for the inaugural India Public Libraries Conference 2015 which was held on 17-19 March. The Conference was attended by more than 400 participants comprising of international and national speakers, delegates from national, state, district public library domains and other public library professionals. The program focussed on discussions around how public libraries […]
Read morePublic library services around the world have reached the cross-roads. Collection formats and community needs continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Technology plays a major role providing people with access to information; bringing library staff out from behind the desk to engage with users and delivering programs and activities, to suit the local community. […]
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