A powerful advocacy tool and a representative source of library statistics for worldwide comparison of library data by @IFLA#WorldLibraryMap#StoriesThatMatter
#OpenDataDay is an opportunity for #libraries and open data advocates to mark successes and explore key questions.
We talked with @IFLA_LibraryMap contributors about the importance of publicly accessible, up-to-date and high-quality #data.
Read more: bit.ly/3KxEZaP
ALT Open library data: The foundation for planning and enhancing advocacy
Data makes it possible to evaluate and plan for the future, and show the power of #libraries on @IFLA_LibraryMap.
But too often, data is not collected regularly, or shared openly. IFLA's statement on open library data calls for governments to do better: bit.ly/3feAxzQ!
ALT Photo on person ponting to data on a laptop. Text: Collected regularly, published openly. IFLA issues statement on open library data
Library associations, from the largest to the smallest, have a key role in advocating for our profession and institutions.
We interviewed Jean-Marie Reding #ALBAD🇱🇺 about his experience of work with a dedicated policy team in a small country association: bit.ly/3DE3krN
ALT Web banner for IFLA Library Map of the World - LAI Workshop: SDG Storytelling for Advocacy with an image of Workshop Facilitator: Kristine Paberza-Ramiera.
ALT Photo of Kristīne Pabērza-Ramiresa showing the IFLA Library Map of the World on a laptop. Text: IFLA manual brings together storytelling, impact and advocacy for Sustainable Development Goals
Recently we have been hearing from our #DigitalStorytelling Task Force. One of the examples that they came across during their research was a Digital Storytelling Manual from @IFLA combining storytelling, impact, advocacy & the #STGs. Curious to learn more?bit.ly/3gBgPPe
ALT Web banner for IFLA Library Map of the World - LAI Workshop: SDG Storytelling for Advocacy with an image of Workshop Facilitator: Kristine Paberza-Ramiera.
Save the date!
On January 14th, 2021, we will host our 'Library Map of the World: Engagement for Advocacy' webinar with @IFLA_MLAS at 14:00 CET.
Join us using this link: bit.ly/mlas-lmw-webinar#Lib4Dev#SDGs
We will be participating in the upcoming #OccupyLibrary2020 Conference!
Join us at the session “10 Ways to Engage with IFLA!” - Tuesday 22 September 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm EEST and again later in the Expo area.
Read more: bit.ly/2GYJejX#WeAreIFLA#WorldLibraryMap