IFLA PLS

Strenghtening the global voice of the world's Public Libraries - Let's Work Together

[Luke Burton📚 @biblioluke]

Worth sharing this excellent piece again by ⁦@Sarah_Crown⁩ on investing in the power of reading ⁦@ace_national⁩ https://t.co/fBVrhHkfE9

[Alan Wylie @wylie_alan]

Eight Kirklees libraries could become community-run as cutbacks continue https://t.co/4bIveC3DTa
The 1964 Act doesn’t make any provision for volunteer-led ‘libraries’, they are book-swaps.
#savelibraries

[Let's Move in Libraries @LetsMoveLibrary]

DYK more and more public libraries seeking to transform their outdoor spaces? Here's the view from Massachusetts. This work requires advocacy! https://t.co/k0W2A1Rnmn @EveryLibrary @MassLibAssoc @percussionplays

[EDGE Conference @edinedge]

EDGE 14/15 of Mar, Edinburgh. Early Bird offer closes on 29th February. Join speakers and delegates from across the world to learn about innovative developments and share best practice! https://t.co/p6JfPoWT4y
#libraries @CILIPinfo @CILIPScotland @SLIC1991 @libsconnected

[CILIP @CILIPinfo]

#CILIP #KM Chartership workshop. Join us a for a practical session to help you assess your skills against the CILIP Professional Knowledge and Skills Base, complete your #CPD log and draft your evaluative statement.
Thurs 22 Feb | 12 - 1pm | Online
https://t.co/5tdXNo1Q74

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

❤️By popular demand, @mychal3ts will be the @PBSKIDS resident librarian for a social media series.

[Jane Cowell AALIA (DCP) Public Library @janecowell8]

Article: https://t.co/atkUL4V8U7 - Libraries and Loneliness | Editorial # Library Journal

[EveryLibrary @EveryLibrary]

Help us fight for your right to read!

Sign the petition against book bans - https://t.co/UzUkYn2U07

[Luke Burton📚 @biblioluke]

What is #AI Literacy? However we view AI (benefits and risks) it feels like AI literacy, as an extension of digital literacy, will be a key area for #libraries and library staff skilling in order to support and inform communities. https://t.co/R0p3RA7JLI via @dataCamp

[IFLA PLS @IFLA_PLS]

The IFLA-UNESCO Public Library Manifesto 2022 webpage has had a revamp - find all you need to use the manifesto for your #library here https://t.co/6HpWAxERHu

[Nicholas Poole OBE Hon. FCLIP @NickPoole1]

Want one of the most exciting & rewarding jobs in the world of libraries, information and knowledge, working with a brilliant team and Board to make a real difference for our members? The search is on for the next CEO of @CILIPinfo. Deadline 14.02 https://t.co/XMDLdD8ESA

[IFLA @IFLA]

44 countries will do a #VoluntaryNationalReview of #SDG implementation in 2024

We're working with members to ensure these reviews show how vital #libraries are to development and build new awareness and partnerships

See our updated briefing materials: https://t.co/oWvcegk0qh

[IFLA @IFLA]

IFLA joins the call to acknowledge the lasting significance of higher-level #reading as training for analytical and critical thinking in the digital age. 💡

Read more on Ljubljana Manifesto on Higher-Level Reading https://t.co/WXB4dQSK24

#LiteracySkills #HigherLevelReading

[Nicholas Poole OBE Hon. FCLIP @NickPoole1]

Fantastic 1st meeting of the new Board of the #GreenLibraries Campaign, brilliantly chaired by @MajaMaricevic. Exploring how we can work together to support every #library to be a Green Library. Look out for further announcements during #LibrariesWeek! https://t.co/rvPVnnQggR

[Leeds Libraries @leedslibraries]

The @Literacy_Trust published a real wake-up call report this month, showing 56% of children do not read for enjoyment.
Reading with children and visiting the library is an easy and free way to tackle this and develop speech and language from an early age.
https://t.co/YV1YZ7t1eZ

[Eileen Morrissey @wxlibrarian]

Important public consultation on the National Counter Disinformation Strategy. Disinformation affects everyone across society. Calling @LAIonline and library staff to contribute. Have your say.

[liz McGettigan @lizmcgettigan]

The most dangerous idea in a library? Empathy. #libraries #reading #books #empathy https://t.co/UuIgTPCITy

[CILIP @CILIPinfo]

#Libraries are the perfect setting to engage youth audiences, with entrepreneurial activities attractive to even the hardest to reach teenagers. Oxford Westgate Library joined @BIPC & has engaged & supported 1000s of YP with enterprising activities. https://t.co/9zTs0Jm8f1

[LJ's infoDOCKET (@infoDOCKET on Bluesky) @infodocket]

Video Recordings, Slides Now Available: “From Gutenberg to ChatGPT: Will #AI Change the Mission of Academic and Research #Libraries” (2023 IFLA ARL Hot Topics Session) https://t.co/TfsIDyvkrt @IFLA_ARL @IFLA

[liz McGettigan @lizmcgettigan]

Seattle’s Public Libraries Chart a New Strategic Direction. The #strategy is built on the idea that “the library makes a difference in people’s lives and in the greater #community.” #Libraries
https://t.co/HICNFHZx2I