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THE SUSTAINABLE URBANISATION ISSUE |
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Welcome to the October 2024 newsletter! This month's theme is close to our hearts - Sustainable urbanisation. What do libraries mean for the future of cities (and all sorts of human settlements)?
Looking back at the United Nations' Pact for the Future—adopted at last month's Summit of the Future—knowledge, science, technology and innovation, culture, and 'meaningful' connectivity are recognised as drivers of development. At a local level, in our cities, communities, and villages, libraries are the hub for connecting people to all the above. Libraries mean the future we want!
Happy reading! 🏘️
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Of course our biggest commitment in the last month was the IFLA Information Futures Summit, which brought together almost 800 colleagues from around the world for a common conversation about the future of knowledge and information. You can find plenty more about the work at the Summit and the major reports launched there further down in this newsletter!
In addition to the Summit itself, IFLA President Vicki McDonald also held a number of meetings with visiting delegations, and hosted a joint informal meeting of members of IFLA's Governing Board, and Professional and Regional Councils, as well as chairs of Advisory Committees and members of the Australian advisory committee for the Summit. She also joined the meeting of the Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee, and the emerging leaders' trends workshop. She also shared messages with the conferences of the Korean Library Association and the Library and Information Association of South Africa.
IFLA Secretary General Sharon Memis joined Vicki in the Brisbane events above, and is participating in a CILIP event at the UK Parliament, focusing on how libraries change lives. |
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Key IFLA Publications launched during IIFS – Don't miss them! |
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During the IFLA Information Futures Summit in Brisbane, Australia, we released some of our most anticipated publications for the year 2024. Find them here 🔽 |
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IFLA Strategy 2024-2029 Based on extensive communication with IFLA's member and volunteer community, we're proud to launch our Strategy for 2024-2029, which will take us through our centenary and almost to the end of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda. |
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IFLA Trend Report 2024 We don't need to know for sure what the future holds for libraries and the communities they serve in order to be able to play a role in shaping it.
The 2024 Trend Report, launched at the Information Futures Summit and made possible by SIGL support, offers a key resource for librarians, libraries and library associations looking to integrate tomorrow into their planning today. |
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Brisbane Declaration What future do we want for knowledge and information?
The Brisbane Declaration sets out key principles, based on the collected inputs of participants at the Information Futures Summit. |
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Out Now: IFLA Annual Report 2023 |
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Remind yourself of all that we achieved together in 2023 in our Annual Report.
With a strong focus on sharing stories of our impact, as well as other key facts and figures around our work, this provides a great snapshot of what our Federation is all about. |
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Pre-nominations phase began 14 October 📣 |
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IFLA is excited to launch a new, pre-nominations phase to our biennial elections process!
Now is a great opportunity for those interested in volunteering with IFLA to join us.
Deadline: 29 November 2024. |
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The third and last WLIC Review survey is out! |
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We invite you to participate in our final survey for the IFLA World Library and Information Congress.
Whether you attend WLIC for the diverse topics or to network with international peers, your feedback is invaluable. Help us enhance the congress by sharing your thoughts in a quick, five-minute survey before the 8 November 2024 deadline. |
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2024 PLOTY Winner announced |
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The IFLA/Baker & Taylor Public Library of the Year Award 2024 (PLOTY) was announced on 7 October during the International Library Conference in Barcelona, Spain. |
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9th IFLA Green Library Award 2024 Results |
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IFLA's Environment Sustainability and Libraries (ENSULIB) Section is pleased to announce the winner of the IFLA Green Library Award 2024. The IFLA Green Library Award was established in 2016 by ENSULIB and generously sponsored by De Gruyter Publishing. |
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Emerging leaders' workshop launches work on Trend Report learning tools |
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Building on the IFLA Trend Report 2024 and the discussions around it at the Information Futures Summit, a group of emerging library leaders met at the State Library of Queensland to explore how to maximise the Report's potential to support learning. This activity was made possible by a grant from Stichting IFLA Global Libraries. |
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The Public Library Manifesto in Action: Good practices in sustainability, literacy and democracy |
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This month, multiple IFLA Professional Units came together in Barcelona, Spain for a conference that explored topics that are at the heart of the IFLA-UNESCO Public Library Manifesto.
Specifically, promoting the role of libraries in progressing social inclusion and the development of democracy through access to knowledge, thought, culture and information. |
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The new Offline Internet Consortium report outlines a new gold standard for Internet connectivity |
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In their new report "The Power of Offline Internet: Beyond the Binary of Connectivity", the consortium reframes how we think about Internet connectivity through the lens of offline Internet technologies and their proven capabilities in bridging the global digital divide. |
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Pillars of intellectual freedom? Understanding library association activity |
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In order to build tools to help library associations and agencies fulfil their potential in supporting and promoting intellectual freedom, IFLA is collecting evidence about activities already underway.
Share your responses by 8 November 2024! |
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Libraries boosting connectivity project: Survey launch and call to action 🌐 |
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Join our 'Libraries boosting connectivity project' to help us understand libraries' digital navigation and adaptation.
We are collecting data on geolocation, connectivity, and digital challenges, starting with a pilot phase now, with full expansion planned for 2025. All libraries are invited to contribute to this crucial survey. |
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Supercharged by AI: A new creative intervention about the effects of AI on our online lives |
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This new creative intervention is produced by Tactical Tech and DensityDesign Lab at Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with IFLA. From chatbots to deepfakes, AI-generated content is becoming increasingly common online. New AI tools make it easier, faster and cheaper to generate text, images, videos, and more. In turn, the harms that have always existed online—scams, harassment, polarisation, and bias—are now being "Supercharged" by AI. |
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Europe Regional Division Committee's mid-term meeting |
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On 6 October 2024, members of the Europe Regional Division Committee joined the mid-term meeting in the beautiful Gabriel García Márquez library in Barcelona.
The meeting was held in a hybrid format. 10 members were present onsite, and 4 members joined the group online. |
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Celebración de 50 Años de Colaboración entre LAC y la IFLA en el marco del Seminario Latinoamericano y del Caribe en MEXINFO 2024 |
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Durante la semana del 6 al 8 de agosto de 2024, se llevó a cabo en el Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas y de la Información (IIBI) de la UNAM, en la Ciudad de México, el Seminario de Latinoamérica y el Caribe en el marco del Mexican Information Global Forum (MEXINFO).
Este evento marcó el inicio de la celebración de las cinco décadas de colaboración entre las bibliotecas de Latinoamérica y el Caribe con la IFLA, bajo el título: "Nuevas tendencias en el entorno informativo: 50 años de cooperación internacional con la IFLA". |
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Call for proposals: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Libraries and Librarianship |
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The Library at Northwestern University in Qatar is pleased to announce the upcoming symposium, "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Libraries and Librarianship," which will take place on February 26-27, 2025. The symposium will discuss AI and ML's role in transforming libraries and the evolving duties of librarians in the Gulf region.
Deadline for submission: 5 November 2024 |
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Call for Presentation Proposals: 2025 Metadata Standards Symposium |
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IFLA Advisory Committee on Standards is hosting a symposium on metadata with the theme "Metadata Standards Matter: Building a Sustainable Future for Information."
This event is a significant opportunity for professionals, practitioners, researchers, scholars, etc. to contribute to the discourse on metadata standards and their impact on sustainability in the future of the world of information.
Deadline for submission: 29 November 2024 |
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12 November Hybrid event
Institute of Information Science (IZUM) Maribor, Slovenia |
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Become an IFLA Member and enjoy some fantastic perks! |
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Get 2025 covered + bonus membership until the end of 2024, grab a 25% discount on a ticket for our 2025 World Library and Information Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan, have your voice heard in the upcoming IFLA's elections, and be part of increasing the impact of libraries on communities and society.
This offer has begun, so don't miss out and take advantage of our special year-end offer! |
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SOCIAL SPOTLIGHTWant to get featured here? Don't forget to @IFLA and use the #IFLA hashtag! |
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