Transcript Library Associations

International Federation of Library
Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Freedom of Access to Information
 Universal Equitable Access to Information
 Delivery of High Quality Library Services
 All Members Benefit from Activities
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IFLA’s Three Pillars
Society, Profession, Members
 Governance, staff and IFLA nets are key
enablers
 Globally interdependent, active and
engaged
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Society
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Libraries serve society by preserving
memory, feeding development, enabling
education and research, and supporting
international understanding and
community well-being
IFLA works with partners
Blue Shield with International Council of
Museums, etc.
 International Publishers’ Association
 Committee on Copyright and Other Legal
Matters
 Committee on Free Access to Information
and Freedom of Expression
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Issues Relating to Information Society
WSIS (World Summit on the Information
Society)
 UNESCO
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Profession
Global voice for libraries and the
profession
 Improving methods, technical means and
standards
 Special programs directed toward
profession concerns
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IFLA Programs
46 Sections with 7 Discussion groups
 Action for Development Through Libraries
 Preservation and Conservation
 Alliance for Bibliographic Standards
 Universal MARC Format
 Annual Conference
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Members
Members from 150 countries including
library associations, libraries, corporate
partners and individuals
 Members contribute time and resources to
achieve goals to improve libraries and
information practice and serve a global
society
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Membership
Networking (IFLANET, lists, congress)
 IFLA Journal
 Books and other publications
 Use of IFLA Vouchers
 Up-to-date professional information
 Shape professional work and guidelines
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IFLA Strategic Plan 2006-2009
Advocacy – one of the highest priorities
 Themes – freedom of access to
information, equity in copyright,
information flow among rich and poor
nations, intellectual property, inclusion
and information action, building
information/knowledge societies
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Campaign for the World’s Libraries
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Public Education Campaign
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Showcase unique and vital roles played by
public, school, academic and special
libraries worldwide
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@ your library
@ your library
Champaign for the World’s Libraries
World Summit on the Information
Society
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Success Stories Database
Libraries
 Libraries
 Libraries
 Libraries
 Libraries
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as access point
as ICT learning centers
for continuing education
for specific needs
for cultural heritage
IFLA Statements
Alexandria Manifesto on Libraries, the
Information Society in Action
 Beacons of the Information Society: The
Alexandria Proclamation on Information
Literacy and Lifelong Learning
 IFLA Internet Manifesto
 IFLA/UNESCO Public Library Manifesto
 IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto
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Libraries on the Agenda
Impact on Society
 Government Programs and Activities
 Libraries, Culture, and Education
 Libraries, Health, Planning, Economy
 Make our Work Visible
 Develop Successful Methods
 Collect Convincing Ideas
 Tell Success Stories
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IFLA
http://ifla.org/
E-mail: [email protected]
Barbara J. Ford
Member, IFLA Governing Board
 Past President, American Library
Association
 Director and Distinguished Professor,
Mortenson Center for International Library
Programs
 [email protected]
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