Sharon Memis, FRSA

Secretary General & CEO IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions). Passionate internationalist. Views my own

[Sharon Memis, FRSA @SharonMemis]

Join us in Brisbane for #IIFS24! We have some amazing speakers!

[IFLA @IFLA]

With just over 70 days to go, dive into the #IIFS programme for full details on keynote and speaker sessions and much more as our programme grows richer by the week!

Learn more about #IIFS24 Speakers and you https://t.co/PmhohAmzUt

[IFLA @IFLA]

We're happy to announce the website launch of the IFLA Information Futures Summit in Brisbane, Australia! Hosted by IFLA President Vicki McDonald, under the theme "Stronger Together" from 30 Sept to 2 Oct 2024 https://t.co/vZa6qQvuLQ

#StrongerTogether #IFLAEvents #IIFS24 #IIFS

[Sharon Memis, FRSA @SharonMemis]

@CILIPinfo @JoCornish4 @NickPoole1 Fabulous! Jo, you will be brilliant!

[Sharon Memis, FRSA @SharonMemis]

@alangemmell Lucky Central Ayrshire!

[Sharon Memis, FRSA @SharonMemis]

Thank you @IFLA #Volunteers! You are amazing!

[IFLA @IFLA]

🌟 Gratitude in motion to IFLA's volunteers on #IVD2023! 🙌✨ A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers, our cornerstone— your dedication means the world!

#InternationalVolunteerDay

[Sharon Memis, FRSA @SharonMemis]

⁦@dswyber⁩ ⁦@IFLA⁩ making the case for #libraries with ⁦@uclg_org⁩ at #UCLGCultureSummit.

[IFLA @IFLA]

We're thrilled to build on our great existing work with @uclg_org!

#libraries have too much to contribute to inclusive, caring, sustainable urbanisation strategies, wherever they are

We look forward to working together to realise this potential

[United Cities @uclg_org]

✨️At the #UCLGCultureSummit @uclg_org and @IFLA sign an MoU to reinforce cooperation in areas related to cultural and information policies in the framework of the 2030 agenda 📚#Listen2Cities

[Sharon Memis, FRSA @SharonMemis]

@JoCornish4 You were brilliant @JoCornish4 as was Catharina. Perhaps the three of us can go and pitch for funding for @IFLA together!!! A winning team!

[Sharon Memis, FRSA @SharonMemis]

@NickPoole1 @CILIPinfo @uk_ie Congratulations Nick! Much deserved but you will be missed!

[IFLA @IFLA]

How and where have you used the #IFLAStrategy 2019-2024?

Only two 2⃣ days left to complete our first Strategy pulse survey to help shape discussions by our Governing Board in December!
https://t.co/3fpMwcZLzR

[Sharon Memis, FRSA @SharonMemis]

⁦@IFLA⁩ President Vicki McDonald ⁦@coffeemiss⁩ presents ⁦@IFLA⁩ work in support of the #SDGs & SDG stories on library map of the world at #ICACongressAbuDhabi2023 re sustainable development in the cultural heritage and information field.

[DS Wyber @dswyber]

.@FelicitasHeyne @audiopediaorg makes a clear and powerful case for the right to knowledge, and the need to find solutions for providing it, adapted to the needs of people

Also the mission of the world's >2.8 #libraries!

[DS Wyber @dswyber]

Maybe #libraries aren't mentioned in the #2030Agenda, they are a key to achieving success, bringing openness, resources and human capital to the table.

They are among the most effective, efficient tools we have for delivery

@AlejSanta @BCNArgentina at #SDGActionWeekend

[DS Wyber @dswyber]

Alejandro Encinas Nájera @SE_mx highlights the role of Voluntary Local Reviews in focusing attention, and collaboration on helping lift people out of poverty and deliver on wider #sustainabledevelopment

#libraries should be at the table!

#SDGActionWeekend

[DS Wyber @dswyber]

Sharon Memis @ifla calls on all players in the knowledge ecosystem to be as creative in how they think about working with #libraries are in finding ways to make a positive difference for the communities they serve

@UNSDSN event at #SDGActionWeekend

[DS Wyber @dswyber]

.@AminaJMohammed calls for a collaborative, inclusive, principles-based approach to digital questions, focused on how they can support #sustainabledevelopment at #SDGdigital

#libraries are key to the #digitalinclusion agenda, as last-mile connectivity, content & skill providers

[DS Wyber @dswyber]

.@AlejSanta @BCNArgentina highlights how #libraries are places of security for democratic societies, as relevant as ever even in the digital age

@IIDEA_UN #SDGSummit #DemocracyDay event

[Sharon Memis, FRSA @SharonMemis]

Good luck to the new Governing Board! I, along with the rest of the IFLA HQ Team, look forward to working with you over the next 2 years.

[IFLA @IFLA]

IFLA’s new Governing Board 2023-25 met for the first time the day after #WLIC2023 closed.

Under the chairship of IFLA’s new president, Vicki McDonald @coffeemiss, it was an opportunity to plan & identify priorities for the coming two years.

Read more: https://t.co/WNhgluO8aB

[IFLA @IFLA]

So much achieved, so much still to come!

The mid-term report on our work with #SIGL on the @gatesfoundation Legacy Grant highlights examples of the careers and lives changed over the last few years.

Read more here https://t.co/98KfEbjrcZ, and pick up your copy at #WLIC2023!