The Power of Public Libraries: IFLA Public Libraries Section + the IFLA Strategy
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
22 Sep 2022
New Standards, Guidelines and Drafts
This month, IFLA features the IFLA Public Libraries Section in the Units + Strategy recognition series, for their success in aligning their work to the 2019-2024 IFLA Strategic plan with accomplishments such as The IFLA-UNESCO Public Library Manifesto 2022, the IFLA/Systemic Public 2022 Library of the Year Award (PLOTY), amongst other strong initiatives.
Manifesto – Key Initiative 1.1 – Show the power of libraries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
The IFLA-UNESCO Public Library Manifesto is an internationally recognised policy document on the importance of Public Libraries. The Manifesto, unveiled at this year’s World and Library and Information Congress in Dublin, proclaims UNESCO’s belief in the public library as a living force for education, culture and information, and as an essential agent for the fostering of peace and welfare through the minds of all people.
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