IFLA Update CDNL Meeting – Gothenburg, Sweden 12 August 2010 Ellen Tise IFLA President
IFLA Vision: IFLA is the trusted global voice of the library and information community, and drives equitable access to information and knowledge for all.
Strategic Directions Empowering libraries to enable their user communities to have equitable access to information Equitable access to information is basic right for everyone. Libraries are the organisations in society that assist citizens to exercise their right to information. IFLA builds the capacity of libraries to fulfill this function.
Strategic Directions Building the strategic capacity of IFLA and that of its members IFLAs membership is essential in building the strategic capacity of IFLA and that of its members to strengthen the role of libraries and library associations in the knowledge society worldwide.
Strategic Directions Transforming the profile and the standing of the profession To sustain and to strengthen the role of libraries in the knowledge society/digital age IFLA works continuously on transforming the profile and the standing of the profession.
Strategic Directions Representing the interests of IFLAs members and their users throughout the world IFLA exists through and for its members and their users and acts as the global voice of libraries and library associations.
Freedom Equity Inclusion Global Arena
Building capacity and sustainability Broadening geographic membership to ensure IFLA is representational; Increasing language content for key documents; New ALP structure and focus; New partnerships/funding; BSLA – 3 x 3 Haitian Blue Shield project
CLM CLM progress on the WIPO exceptions and limitations with it now high on the agenda; Close watch on ACTA; Preparing workshops – such as copyright for library associations; IPA and IFRRO partnerships Evidence-based research projects
FAIFE Focus on policy and guidelines and developing workshops from these, such as Transparency in governance, internet manifesto; Strategic focus for workshops (delivered through ALP); Evidence-based research; Palestine
Representation Strengthening credibility and building sustainability - endorsed policy grounded in evidence; -Membership is truly representational; -Strategic partners; CDNL one of our key partners -Joint initiatives -Collaboration our strength – lets build on it! -Look forward to working together with you over the next year
THANK YOU!