ifla global vision & focus - nordic library meeting in copenhagen

Nordic Library AssociationsMeeting 2018 January

IFLA Global Vision & Focus – DebateTorbjörn Nilsson & Knud Schulz

IFLA Global Vision Torbjörn Nilsson & Knud Schulz

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Agenda

IFLA Work in Progress – 4 Strategic Directions

Global Vision project

Status

Online voting results

Next steps

Reflections – discussion?Nordic actions, network etc?


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IFLA – work in progress

Overview of Strategic Direction

1: Libraries in Society

2: Information and Knowledge

3: Cultural Heritage

4: Capacity Building


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1: Libraries in Society

Promoting reading and literacy as an essential requirementfor active participation in society, through acess to information in any format

Introducing libraries on the agenda of international organizations

Building on the IFLA Trend Report

Promoting IFLA standards to support libraries in the provision of services to their communities


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2: Information and Knowledge

Defining a long-term, sustainable information environment

Advocating for an equitable copyright framework

Influencing the future of Internet governance


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3: Cultural Heritage

Establishing our network of Preservation and ConservationCentres (PACs) as centres of expertice citical to safeguardingdocumentary cultural heritage globally

Developing standards for the collection and preservation of content in its diverse forms

Safeguarding documentary cultural heritage throughDisaster Risk Reduction


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4:Capacity Building

Promoting libraries within the United Nations 2030 Agenda for sustainable Development

Delivering the International Advocacy Programme IAP

Advancing our Leadership Programme

Delivering our building Strong Library Associations programme

Strengthening IFLA by building regional and sectoralcapacity participation across our activities


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Global Vision projectStatus


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IFLA Global Vision


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A Global Conversation10


Example: Where did survey responses come from?

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Six main questions were asked across all discussions

What are the core values of libraries?

What are libraries exceptionally good at?

What should libraries do more of?

What should libraries do less of?

What are the main challenges to libraries?

What would be the characteristics of a united library field?

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Q1 What are the core values of libraries?

Q1.1Equal and free access to information and knowledge 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Q1.2Commitment to dissemination of information and knowledge 2 2 2 4 3 2 2

Q1.3 Freedom of expression 7 5 5 3 4 5 9

Q1.4Commitment to community engagement and empowerment 5 7 8 7 5 7 6

Q1.5 Protection of cultural heritage and memory 8 6 3 6 7 6 3

Q1.6 Diversity and inclusion 4 4 4 2 2 3 5

Q1.7 Dedication to learning 3 3 6 5 6 4 4

Q1.8 Professionalism and ethical conduct 9 8 7 8 9 8 8

Q1.9 Spirit of collaboration 10 10 9 10 10 10 10

Q1.10Embracing the shift to digital 6 9 10 9 8 9 7IFLA Global Vision Torbjörn Nilsson & Knud Schulz

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Q2 What are libraries exceptionally good at?

Q2.1Providing opportunities for access to information and knowledge 2 1 1 2 1 2 1

Q2.2Organising information and knowledge 4 4 4 3 4 4 4

Q2.3Disseminating and sharing information and knowledge 5 5 5 5 5 5 3

Q2.4Preservation and conservation of cultural heritage and memory 7 6 6 6 8 7 5

Q2.5Supporting learning, literacy and reading 1 2 2 1 2 1 2

Q2.6Developing and delivering inclusive services 9 8 9 9 7 8 8

Q2.7Offering non-commercial, safe spaces for individuals and communities 3 3 3 4 3 3 6

Q2.8Fostering research and innovation 8 9 8 8 9 9 9

Q2.9Contributing to the economic development 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Q2.10

Providing access to and supporting the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 6 7 7 7 6 6 7IFLA Global Vision Torbjörn Nilsson & Knud Schulz

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Q3 What should libraries do more of?Q3.1 Advocacy 10 9 10 10 10 10 9Q3.2 Training and development of staff and leaders 6 6 5 6 5 5 5Q3.3 Partnership and collaboration 2 3 3 4 4 3 2Q3.4 Community engagement 3 2 4 3 3 2 4Q3.5 Promotion and marketing 7 4 8 8 8 8 8Q3.6 Embrace digital innovation 4 7 2 2 2 4 1Q3.7 Support learning, literacy and reading 1 1 1 1 1 1 3Q3.8 Measure impact 8 8 9 9 9 9 10Q3.9 Foster research and innovation 5 10 6 5 6 6 7

Q3.10

Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the current social needs 9 5 7 7 7 7 6


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Q4 What should libraries do less of?

Q4.1 Resisting and fearing change 4 6 1 3 5 4 3

Q4.2 Having a passive approach 1 2 6 2 2 3 4

Q4.3 Relying on collections instead of community needs 8 10 7 8 8 8 7

Q4.4Complaining 9 9 8 9 9 9 8

Q4.5Being inflexible, bureaucratic and implementing too many restrictions 5 5 4 4 3 5 2

Q4.6 Decision-making based on assumptions 6 7 9 7 6 7 10

Q4.7 Duplicating 10 4 10 10 10 10 9

Q4.8 Working in isolation 2 3 2 1 1 2 1

Q4.9 Maintaining outdated services and collections 7 8 5 5 7 6 6

Q4.10 Being shy and humble 3 1 3 6 4 1 5


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Q5

What are the main challenges to libraries?

Q5.1 Insufficient library funding and investment 2 2 1 1 2 2 1Q5.2 Lack of skilled staff 9 7 8 7 9 8 7Q5.3 Ongoing technological changes 4 3 3 4 4 4 4Q5.4 Inadequate legal environment 7 10 10 10 10 10 9Q5.5 Ever increasing user-expectations 8 9 6 9 8 9 8Q5.6 Lack of leadership capacity 6 6 9 8 6 6 10Q5.7

Value of libraries not understood by funders and stakeholders 1 1 2 2 1 1 2

Q5.8 Inadequate infrastructure 10 8 7 6 7 7 6Q5.9 Image and status of libraries 3 4 4 3 3 3 3Q5.10 Managing change 5 5 5 5 5 5 5


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Q6What would be the characteristics of a united library field?

Q6.1A Global Vision dynamically connected with local strategies 5 9 7 6 4 7 6

Q6.2A united voice for strong advocacy actions 6 7 9 8 7 8 7

Q6.3Drawing on the strengths of all 9 6 6 5 9 5 8

Q6.4No silos 10 5 10 10 10 10 10

Q6.5Powerful partnerships and collaboration 1 3 2 3 3 3 2

Q6.6Effective and efficient use and sharing of resources and technologies 2 4 3 1 1 2 1

Q6.7Commitment to quality Library Information Science (LIS) education and development 7 8 5 7 6 6 5

Q6.8Strong leadership at all levels 8 10 8 9 8 9 9

Q6.9Motivated staff 3 2 4 4 5 4 4

Q6.10

Empowered libraries build more informed, literate and participative societies 4 1 1 2 2 1 3


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Reflections – discussion?Nordic actions, network etc?

Nordic Collaboration – opportunities and interests in networking?

Global Vision – Nordic response and future engagement?

Public – academic libraries relations to IFLA? Future potentials?

Right to expressions and free access to information – IFLA/WLIC ?

IFLA active – specialized workfields/competences vs broaderlibrary work?


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