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SMU Libraries’ Experience with AI Search Software
No full textThis is the presentation made at the webinar titled 'Promoting Discovery Tools'. It was organised by the IFLA Asia Oceania Regional Division Committee and held on 27 November 2024
Promoting Discovery Tools for Library Services [Webinar Transcript]
No full textThis is the zoom transcript of the webinar titled 'Promoting Discovery Tools'. It was organised by the IFLA Asia Oceania Regional Division Committee and held on 27 November 2024
Minutes of Meeting: Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section, 7 October 2024
No full textMinutes of the ENSULIB Section (online and onsite) business meeting held on 7 October 2024 in Barcelona, Spain
IFLA Guidelines for Libraries Supporting Displaced Persons: Refugees | Migrants | Immigrants | Asylum seekers
No full textIn the face of the largest global refugee crisis since the second world war, library support to displaced persons is one of the most vital things that we as library community can provide right now. Libraries play a crucial role as trusted community spaces and welcoming sanctuaries for all, regardless of their displacement, limbo state, or any kind of intersectional vulnerability they may face at the same time, like gender identity, childhood, third age, or disability. With this work libraries contribute to the two-way integration process: they empower displaced individuals to integrate into the host communities, helping them recover from their traumas, while they also allow both displaced and host communities to learn from each other and appreciate the cultural diversity. The first-ever IFLA guidelines for libraries supporting displaced populations aim to serve as a vehicle to expand the traditional role of librarianship, entering a new learning space for libraries
IFLA Journal. October 2024
No full textThe October 2024 issue of the IFLA Journal presents a diverse collection of research articles that underscore the vital roles libraries play in promoting sustainable development, advancing information literacy, and developing community engagement. This issue collectively illustrates the multifaceted roles of libraries in advancing societal goals, enhancing information literacy, and fostering inclusivity and collaboration within institutions and across communities. As libraries continue to adapt to global challenges, their commitment to innovation, sustainability and community engagement remains essential in shaping a more informed and equitable world. As made clear by these articles, there is still much work to be done to advance these ambitions of the LIS professions
Systematic Review Success: An Introductory Workshop for Librarians & Information Professionals
No full textOver two hundred people joined the IFLA Social Sciences Library Section for an informative webinar, "Systematic Review Success: An Introductory Workshop for Librarians & Information Professionals", held on June 5, 2024. Topics that were discussed: • Systematic Review in the Realm of Social Science • Implementing an Interdisciplinary Systematic Review Service • Conducting Systematic Reviews in a Limited Resourced Country: A Namibian Experience • Large Language Models for Writing Scientific Reviews Video recording, presentation, transcription and Q&A are available
Asia & Oceania Regional Newsletter, May 2024
No full textThe May 2024 IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Division Newsletter includes editorials from the Chair of the Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee, the Manager of the Regional Office for Asia and Oceania, and news from IFLA, the region and beyond. This covers work in Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands and Sri Lanka
Minutes of Meeting Professional Council 25 July 2024
No full textMinutes of the Professional Council's August 2024 meetin