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📣 Registration for the IFLA Information Futures Summit
#IIFS
is now open! Join us in Brisbane, AU for an event full of dynamic discussions, inspiring keynotes, & interactive sessions
Get the early registration rate TODAY!
#StrongerTogether
#IFLAEvent
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Fake news? Not on our watch! The truth is out there (or at least it's at the library)
#FactsMatter
#1lib1ref
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IFLA turns 92 today! Let's continue working together in building a strong and united
#library
field powering literate, informed and participative societies.
Everyone has a role in building our future, it depends on each of us to play our part.
#LetsWorkTogether
#WeAreIFLA
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When a solution is not a solution: evidence underlines the fundamental limitations of Article 9A of the
#CopyrightDirective
as a means of making
#Article13
work:
#FixCopyright
#SaveYourInternet
#UploadFilters
@Senficon
@FixIt_EU
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Fighting
#misinformation
is key to fighting the
#COVID19
pandemic.
#Libraries
have the skills and role in society to make a difference. Many are already!
We've updated our How To Spot Fake News infographic to help:
#FakeNews
#InformationLiteracy
#MIL
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IFLA and
@UNESCO
are excited to announce the start of a new chapter in
#LibraryAdvocacy
with the launch of the 2022 IFLA-UNESCO Public Library Manifesto.
We are celebrating this collaboration today at
#WLIC2022
. Thank you to everyone involved!
Read more:
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IFLA has been informed of the decision to withdraw the invitation to hold the 2024 World Library and Information Congress in Dubai.
Read more:
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On this day in 1927, IFLA was founded upon the belief that libraries can shape a better world by working together.
Today we celebrate 93 years of hard work and thank the global library field for striving with us - each and every day - to build a brighter future.
#WeAreIFLA
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#Libraries
all over the world are facing hard choices around which services to offer ranging from minimal restrictions to full closure.
Here is our overview of different approaches and resources that will be continually updated:
#COVID19
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Congratulations, and thank you, to
#archivists
around the world on International Archives Day 2018! Here's our blog on how
#archives
give communities a voice!
#IAD18
@ICArchiv
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"What you invest in libraries, you receive many times in return. When you support
#libraries
, you support
#communities
. When you pass laws for libraries, you pass laws for your people": IFLA President
@GPSalmeron
offers closing remarks at
#Africa
Libraries Summit
@AfliaCon
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IFLA stands in solidarity with our colleagues in Ukraine – condemns all violent actions and joins the international community in their statements on the situation.
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IFLA is excited to announce its plan to hold the 87th IFLA WLIC in person, in
#Dublin
, Ireland.
Mark the dates 26-29 July 2022 in your diary and look out for more updates!
#WLIC2022
@LAIonline
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ALL young people need spaces to learn, grow, and exercise their rights.
#IFLA
's new study shows how
#libraries
are working to provide this:
#SafeSpaces4Youth
@UNDESA
@UNYouthEnvoy
@UNESCO
#IYD2018
#IYD
#YouthDay
@ifla_lgbtq
#InternationalYouthDay
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#1Lib1Ref
is back! A chance for
#librarians
around the world to improve access to information and ensure all cultures are represented
#accesstoknowledge
@Wikimedia
@WikiLibrary
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What are the latest trends for
#libraries
? Read our 2017 Trend Report Update to find out
#iflatrends
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"Libraries are the gates to gaining democracy trough information for all" Read more:
#DemocracyDay
#DA2I
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Many
#libraries
are working innovatively to provide remote access and services during this difficult time.
We are collating examples from the Global
#Library
Field and sharing bi-weekly updates on our
#COVID19
response page. Read more:
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Oodi Central Library of Helsinki, Finland is 2019 Public Library of the Year! Awarded by
@IFLA
and
@SystematicGroup
at
#wlic2019
in Athens, Greece. Congratulations on a well-deserved win!
@oodihelsinki
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As a result of
#COVID19
, the IFLA Governing Board & Irish National Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel
@iflawlic
2020
Dublin will be our destination for the congress in 2022. Read the full announcement here:
#WeAreIFLA
#wlic2020
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#1Lib1Ref
2020 starts today!
From 15 January to 5 February,
#librarians
from all around the world are invited to enrich the quality and reliability of
@Wikipedia
's bibliographic sources.
Get involved!
Learn more:
@WikiLibrary
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Take part in
#1Lib1Ref
before 3 February 2018, and help make
@Wikipedia
better. Less than one week left!
@WikiLibrary
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IFLA is pleased to announce that Barbara Lison has been elected as President-elect 2019-2021 and President 2021-2023. With 58 nominations, she was the only candidate to pass the 10-nominations threshold, and so is automatically designated. Congratulations!
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The IFLA Strategy 2019-2024 is now available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish! Download your preferred language, and read about how you can contribute here >
#WeAreIFLA
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#Libraries
building a better Internet - IFLA's Day 0 blog from the Internet Governance Forum
#igf2017
#IFLAatIGF
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LAUNCHED! We're so excited to announce the
#iflaGlobalVision
Report Summary is now AVAILABLE! Download your copy here and get on board the next phase of the discussion!
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Join IFLA in celebrating
#OpenAccessWeek
. We’ll be posting blog posts on
#openaccess
from different perspectives, stay tuned!
@SPARC_NA
#OAweek2018
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#Libraries
play a key role in creating, curating and promoting
#OpenEducationalResources
. See IFLA’s comments on the UNESCO Draft Recommendation on
#OER
#openaccess
#SDG4
#education
#fixcopyright
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It's official!
International Day for the Universal
#AccessToInformation
takes its place on the
@UN
calendar, underlining a commitment to
#information
as a driver of
#development
,
#democracy
, well-being!
Read more:
#AccessToInfo
#IDUAI
#Lib4Dev
#DA2I
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Today is International
#LiteracyDay
! We've asked
#IFLA
's
#Literacy
and
#Reading
Section to suggest their favourite quotes about
#libraries
and literacy. Here's the chair's choice! See more in our graphic , and share your own!
#Libraries4Literacy
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"
#Libraries
do not need to be the victims of change. They don’t just have to sprint to keep up with it. They can drive it" —
@IFLA
President
@GPSalmeron
#PresidentsMeeting2018
#iflaGlobalVision
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Around the world,
#libraries
are finding ways to support the communities they serve in the face of the
#COVID19
pandemic.
To help share these great ideas further, our resource page is now available in
#espa
ñol 🇪🇸 and
#fran
çais 🇫🇷: !
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#Libraries
stand
#WithRefugees
: our latest briefing looks at how libraries are sanctuaries, storehouses, gateways and bridges towards better lives for
#refugees
. Read it here:
#WorldRefugeeDay2018
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We're delighted to welcome you to
#WLIC2021
!
Together we will discover, discuss, present, provoke and solve during 150+ sessions across three days and three global time zones.
Join 2600+ peers from more than 100 countries here:
#WeAreIFLA
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BREAKING!
#UnitedStates
ratifies
#MarrakeshTreaty
. Another huge step forwards for
#AccessToInformation
worldwide. Congratulations to
@ALALibrary
@ARLnews
and all others involved in making the difference for people with print disabilities
@BlindUnion
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The robots are coming?
@IFLA
’s new blog post explores some of the ways
#ArtificialIntelligence
could affect
#Libraries
… and vice versa! Read it here:
#AI
@IFLA_FAIFE
#Copyright
#TDM
#DataMining
#Ethics
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Are you curious about how librarians can enrich the Wikimedia landscape?
Our Wikicite Discussion Series - generously supported by the
@Wikimedia
Foundation and the IFLA Wikidata Working Group - is here to guide the way!
Watch the videos here:
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#Libraries
make
#PublicDomain
possible.
@IFLA
celebrates
#CopyrightWeek
2018: Day 1
#Copyright4Libraries
#fixcopyright
@EFF
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"Our goal is to change mindsets, to ensure that everyone understands the value of
#libraries
. And that they are ready to stand up for them. To take action. This is where the International Advocacy Programme comes in" —
@GPSalmeron
IFLA President
#Lib4Dev
#DA2I
#GlobalGoals
#SDGs
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IFLA is turning 93 today! Thank you for being part of this journey and let's keep working together to ensure a bright future for the global library field.
#WeAreIFLA
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In more and more countries,
#libraries
are planning how they can re-open their buildings and restart services.
But how to do it safely, for users and staff?
The latest update to our
#COVID19
resource page includes some great ideas already out there:
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#Copyright
is a concern for all
#libraries
– let’s make it work! See our infographics for
#WorldCopyrightDay
, explaining how this affects
#PublicLibraries
&
#SchoolLibraries
& learn why we all care
#FixCopyright
#Copyright4Libraries
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We are excited to announce that IFLA WLIC 2021 will be held at Rotterdam, The Netherlands! We look forward to welcoming you to this vibrant city!
#wlic2021
#wlic2019
#Rotterdam
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It's our 90 birthday! Of course, the best present we could wish for is your
#iflaGlobalVision
vote!
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Supporting communities?
#libraries
can help, with the right
#copyright
rules
#copyrightweek
Read more:
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#NetNeutrality
key for
#libraries
to help users learn, find work, and enjoy the right of access to information and culture. Great article in
@verge
. Here's what IFLA has said:
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2019 is the International Year of
#IndigenousLanguages
!
#Libraries
globally are working to
#preserve
and
#promote
#languages
and the communities that speak them: . Each month,
@IFLA
will share insights on the great work being done!
@UNESCO
#IYIL
#IYIL2019
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‘So many people walk through the doors of
#libraries
, for so many different individual reasons. But they have a core purpose in common – to improve their lives’ —
@GPSalmeron
, IFLA President
#Lib4Dev
#DA2I
#GlobalGoals
#PresidentsMeeting2019
Watch live:
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Keeping safe online includes making sure we're not fooled by fakes in our inboxes.
We're happy to share our new infographic - How to spot fake e-mails - to help you and those you work with to avoid problems!
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#HumanRights
are the foundation of
#library
values. Learn about
@IFLA
’s work to defend and promote these around the world:
#StandUp4HumanRights
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What are
#PublicLibraries
like in Ireland?
#TakeACloserLook
and get ready for this year's
#wlic2020
in Dublin!
@iflawlic
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#Libraries
proud to help
#girls
learn, grow & succeed! How
#accesstoinfo
can make the difference
#DayoftheGirl
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On behalf of the IFLA Governing Board and IFLA Team, President Christine Mackenzie and Secretary General Gerald Leitner would like to wish you a Happy Holiday Season and all the best in the New Year!
#SeasonsGreetings
#NewYear2020
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143 participants from 35 countries working for a globally united
#library
field!
#iflaGlobalVision
@MuseuMaritim
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Congratulations
@Valletta2018
, European Capital of Culture 2018! With
#libraries
, everywhere has the potential to become a capital of
#culture
#ECoC
#Valletta2018
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Today is
#OpenDataDay
!
#Data
is a key building block for information and knowledge, and libraries find different ways to support the
#opendata
movement – from data literacy capacity-building to data curation and beyond!
Read more:
#ODD2020
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As more and more
#libraries
are forced to close temporarily, there are so many great ideas for reaching users and ensuring that
#library
staff, spaces, tools can continue to make a difference! Find out more on our updated
#COVID19
page:
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#Libraries
support and empower women by providing safe meeting places, programmes and skills to achieve
#SDG5
#WomensDay
#IWD2017
#Lib4Dev
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In tough times,
#libraries
of all types all over the world are responding, offering information, services and support to communities! In collaboration with our members, we have updated our page on
#COVID19
with even more facts and examples to help you
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Language is a vital part of every person’s
#culture
and
#identity
.
We explore how multilingual
#libraries
can promote inclusion on the blog:
@UNESCO
#MotherLanguageDay
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The ‘First
#InternationalLibrarian
’. 100 years since she set up the
#library
of the
#LeagueOfNations
, we look back at the practical, intellectual and personal contribution of Mary Florence Wilson
@UNOGLibrary
@UNLibrary
@wil_ifla
@ALALibrary
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"If every
#librarian
was adding a reference to an article in
#Wikipedia
, it would be stronger."-
@stacymallison
#wlic2019
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Improving access to quality
#knowledge
? It’s what
#librarians
do best. Join in with
#1Lib1Ref
this year, and help make
@Wikipedia
better for everyone! Read our blog post about why to get involved:
@WikiLibrary
#AccessToInformation
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Save the date! Results from the world's first-ever global discussion across the library community will be revealed on Monday 19 March when the
#iflaGlobalVision
report is launched at the IFLA President's Meeting in Barcelona, Spain. Download your copy soon
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Watch this message by IFLA President
@GPSalmeron
about her
#PresidentsMeeting2019
: “Motors of Change:
#Libraries
and
#SustainableDevelopment
” on 23 May in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Register by 30 April and take advantage of our early bird rate here:
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Congratulations to
#UNESCO
Cities of
#Literature
2017. With
#Libraries
, let's create cities, towns and villages of literature everywhere!
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Join the
#Wikibrarian
community!
From 15 January to 5 February, 2021, the
#1Lib1Ref
(one librarian, one reference) campaign will take place, once again, to improve the reliability of sources on
#Wikipedia
Click here to find out more:
#WikiLovesLibraries
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#Europe
needs its
#libraries
in order to deliver for citizens. And libraries need Europe to deliver for them! Read the Library Manifesto for Europe, available in English, French, German & Spanish, and find out how to get involved:
#europe4libraries2019
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#Libraries
use
#Wikipedia
as a tool to fulfil their missions. Roberto Arteaga,
@imlaurie
&
@raypun101
have launched “Wikipedia and Academic Libraries, a global project” to gather best practices.
Find out how will it support the work of
#librarians
:
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Parabéns! 🎉 Rio de Janeiro named UNESCO's World Book Capital for 2025!
We look forward to working with our
#Brazilian
🇧🇷 colleagues to ensure lasting benefits for
#libraries
and their users.
#books
#readerscommunity
#booklovers
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New
@IFLA
Publication "
#LibraryDesign
for the 21st Century" features stories by
#library
&
#design
professionals, selected by
@ifla_lbes
, that illustrate the powerful role partnerships, outreach & cooperation play in a library project’s success. Read more:
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#Libraries
Must Change their Mindset:
@IFLA
President, Glòria Pérez-Salmerón
@GPSalmeron
, interview with
@livreshebdo
:
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Giving equal
#AccessToInformation
to people with a
#disability
requires ambitious implementation of
#MarrakeshTreaty
, support to the institutions that make it a reality
#GlobalDisabilitySummit
@DFID_UK
@WIPO
@guardian
@BlindUnion
#NowIsTheTime
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Know your (copy)rights! Better
#copyrightliteracy
can help boost confidence in advocacy and ensure users get maximum legal access. New IFLA statement in six languages
#Copyright4Libraries
#fixcopyright
#WLIC2018
@UKCopyrightLit
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#Libraries
promote
#literacy
and a love of
#reading
for everyone, at every age. They are key players in any literacy and reading strategy! The first version of our new toolkit explains how libraries can get engaged
#LiteracyDay
#SDG4
#education
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Skills not
#censorship
the best response to
#fakenews
. IFLA responds to
#EU
consultation
#informationliteracy
#digitalliteracy
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What's happening with the
#UN
#SDGs
in 2018, and how does it affect
#libraries
? Read our latest blog!
#lib4dev
#GlobalGoals
@UNLibrary
@UNOGLibrary
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Happy Birthday,
@Wikipedia
!
To 20 remarkable years of championing open access to knowledge, and many more to come!
Librarians, there's still time to support the wiki community and
#1Lib1Ref
campaign. One reference is all it takes.
Jan 15 — Feb 5:
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BREAKING NEWS:
@IFLA_LibraryMap
is LAUNCHED!
#WLICWOW
Explore library data and SDG stories:
#WLIC2017
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#libraries
active in supporting women's
#cultural
rights and rebalancing the historical record
#StandUp4HumanRights
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Face the Future with Confidence! IFLA’s Trend Report Update 2018 explores the challenges of uncertainty, and offers ideas on how libraries can respond
#iflatrends
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Today we celebrate the conservators in
#libraries
and beyond!
Their work is vital for
#conservation
of and
#access
to cultural heritage.
Have a look at what they do and why it’s important here:
#EuropeanDayConservationRestoration
@ecco_eu
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How to build sustainable cities and communities? IFLA's new blog shows how
#libraries
will drive achievement of
#SDG11
#lib4dev
#GlobalGoals
#wuf9
#wuf9kl
#Cities4All
#Cities2030
#NewUrbanAgenda
#Goal11
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Now available: IFLA Annual Report 2018 — Read all about what IFLA achieved in 2018!
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Which trends are shaping the world in which
#libraries
work?
What do they mean for us, our institutions and the communities we serve?
How can we respond, and stay ahead of the curve?
Read the perspectives in the 2019 Update of the
#IFLATrends
Report!
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From story time to adult education,
#libraries
support
#literacy
in all ways, at all ages!
#literacyday
#internationalliteracyday
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#Libraries
build stronger communities, but can't do it alone! To get the right laws and support, we must act:
#EveryLibrarianAnAdvocate
! Our new weekly series "The 10-Minute Library Advocate" will give you easy ideas on how you can start today! Learn how:
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Freedoms not Filters: read our briefing about the dangers of
#Article13
of the
#EU
#copyright
reform to
#FreedomOfExpression
, and our blog post on filters on user-generated content:
#FixCopyright
#Copyright4Libraries
@IFLA_FAIFE
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