"ONE WORLD ONE LIBRARY NETWORK" Working Internationally for Libraries Conference 2021 June 25, 2021 CILIP Working Internationally for Libraries Conference was a one-day virtual event supported by Arts Council England, in partnership with Libraries Connected, British Library, British Council, Carnegie UK Trust, CILIP International Libraries & Information Group, and CILIP Public & Mobile Libraries Group. The 2021 Conference explored ways of connecting with library services and sector professionals from across the world to inspire and inform local library services. Speakers from a diverse range of regions – UK, Europe, Canada, Africa, and the Middle East - shared best practices, new ideas, and successful examples of international working projects. The recording of the session is available here: https://vimeo.com/577152889

1. IFLA’s
Vision of International Working
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2. IFLA
“The Global Voice
OF Libraries”
“The Global Voice
FOR Libraries

3. The leading international body
representing the interests of
library and information services
and their users
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4. Independent, non-governmental,
not-for-profit organisation
1,474 active members in 149 countries
worldwide
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5. IFLA HQ + Regional Offices + Language Centres
IFLA HQ
Regional Offices
Language Centres
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6. 3 Pillars of IFLA’s New Approach
towards the Library and Information Profession
• Global
Vision
2018
• IFLA
Strategy
2019-2024
• Gover-
nance
Review
2021
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8. Global Vision
Report Summary
Top 10 Highlights and Opportunities
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9. #iflaGlobalVision
The challenges facing the library
field from ever-increasing
globalization can only be met and
overcome by an inclusive, global
response from a united library field
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10. Global Vision Report Summary
Key Findings
“We are united globally in our goals
and values!”
“We must connect global and local
actions effectively!”
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11. 1. Highlight
We are dedicated to equal and free
access to information and knowledge.
1. Opportunity
We must be champions of
intellectual freedom.
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12. 2. Highlight
We remain deeply committed to
supporting literacy, learning and reading.
2. Opportunity
We must update our traditional roles
in the digital age.
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13. 3. Highlight
We are focused on serving our
communities.
3. Opportunity
We need to understand community needs
better and design services for impact.
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14. 4. Highlight
We embrace digital innovation.
4. Opportunity
We must keep up with ongoing
technological changes.
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15. 5. Highlight
We have leaders who see the need for
strong advocacy.
5. Opportunity
We need more and better advocates
at all levels.
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16. 7. Highlight
We see the need to build collaboration
and partnerships.
7. Opportunity
We need to develop a spirit of
collaboration.
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17. The was our
guiding star…
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18. …for The IFLA STRATEGY
2019 – 2024
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19. 4 Strategic Directions
THREE
Connect and
Empower the
Field
FOUR
Optimise our
Organisation
ONE
Strengthen the
Global Voice of
Libraries
TWO
Inspire and
Enhance
Professional
Practice
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20. Strategic Direction 1
Strengthen the Global
Voice of Libraries
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21. We listen to and understand the priorities of the whole
field, and amplify the message through advocating for
libraries and their values on a global and regional level.
We speak with insight, confidence and authority on
relevant policies, ensuring that libraries are recognised and
supported as critical community assets essential to
achieving development agendas.
We build a strong presence in international organisations
and meetings as a valued partner.
Global Vision
Key Finding
Opportunities: 1, 4, 5,
6, 7, 9
Strategic Direction 1
Strengthen the
Global Voice of
Libraries
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22. Strengthen the
Global Voice of
Libraries
Strategic Direction 1
1.3
Work with library
associations and
libraries to identify
key legal and
funding challenges
to their work, and
advocate
for action
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23. Strategic Direction 3
Connect and
Empower the Field
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24. We are a hub for dialogue and action. We are the motor of
a connected and aligned library field, characterised by a
true spirit of collaboration, in which no librarian is left
behind.
We unite passions, provide platforms, and enable
innovation, learning, and professional development at all
levels.
Through this, we respond to current challenges and
opportunities, and empower the library field to deliver high
quality services that meet community needs, and foster
literacy, innovation, heritage preservation and access to
information for all users.
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Global Vision
Key Finding
Opportunities: 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10
Strategic Direction 3
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25. 3.1
Provide excellent
opportunities for
face-to-face
networking and
learning
3.2
Support virtual
networking and
connections
3.3
Empower the field
at the national and
regional levels
3.4
Provide targeted
learning and
professional
development
Key Initiatives for
Strategic Direction 3
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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS…

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New
IFLA
Statutes
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February
2021

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New
IFLA Statutes
12 February 2021

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First Virtual IFLA World Library and Information Congress
https://www.ifla-wlic2021.com

30. Be
Inspired
Engaged
Enabled
Connected
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31. THANK YOU
FOR
YOUR ATTENTION
!!!
Barbara.Lison@stadtbibliothek.bremen.de
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