Content tagged Literacy and Reading
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(These results include any available translations of the original English documents.)
- Literacy Cannot Wait: How Libraries Have Continued to Fulfil their Mission to Promote Literacy during COVID-19
Literacy is a foundational skill. With it, doors are opened to countless other opportunities to learn and grow. Without it, people struggle to find work, to make the most of the internet, or to...
News - 7 September 2020
Tags: New professionals, Reading, Literacy and Reading
- In Times of Trouble, Read! Eight Things to Do on World Book Day!
World Book Day 2020 would have been a special event anyway, marking 25 years since the first celebration in 1995. But this year’s celebration will be particularly special, given the global...
News - 23 April 2020
Tags: Literacy, Reading, UNESCO, Literacy and Reading
- Libraries celebrate World Book & Copyright Day in spite of COVID-19
Despite the restrictions resulting from the COVID-19, pandemic libraries around the world are marking World Book & Copyright Day on 23 April 2020 and celebrating with their communities....
News - 23 April 2020
Tags: Reading, World Book and Copyright Day, Literacy and Reading
- ‘Reading Journeys’ Satellite meeting cancelled
It is with heavy hearts that ‘Reading Journeys’ the Satellite program being organised in Oxford by four IFLA Professional Units will not go ahead. On behalf of the IFLA’s...
News - 13 March 2020
Tags: Literacy, Reading, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Literacy and Reading
- Call for Candidates for World Book Capital 2022 Open
Interested cities and towns have until 25 June 2020 in order to submit their candidacies to be UNESCO World Book Capital 2020. IFLA encourages libraries to approach their local authorities to...
News - 27 January 2020
Tags: UNESCO World Book Capital, World Book Capital, World Book Capital City, Literacy and Reading
- Are you passionate about reading and libraries? Proposals sought for exciting meeting Satellite in Oxford, UK
IFLA’s Literacy and Reading, Public Libraries, Metropolitan Libraries and Libraries for Children’s and Young Adults Professional Units invite proposals for their Joint Satellite...
News - 27 January 2020
Tags: IFLA Satellite meeting, Reading, Literacy and Reading
- Tbilisi to be World Book Capital 2021
UNESCO has announced that Tbilisi, capital of Georgia, will be World Book Capital 2021. IFLA is looking forward to working with the authorities and libraries there to show the power of our...
News - 29 November 2019
Tags: Georgia, UNESCO World Book Capital, World Book Capital, World Book Capital City, Literacy and Reading
- General Meeting of the Global Alliance for Literacy within the Context of Life-Long Learning
The General Meeting of the Global Alliance for Literacy, a UNESCO initiative coordinated by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, brings together representatives of 29 countries which have...
Event - 9 September 2019
Tags: Access to information, Conference, France, Literacy, Literacy and reading, Reading, Literacy and Reading
- For Everyone, Everywhere, at Every Age: Libraries and Adult Literacy
To mark International Literacy Day 2019, IFLA has released a new article focusing on the role of libraries around the world in promoting youth and adult literacy, in particular in those...
Publication - 9 September 2019
Tags: Access to information, Literacy, Literacy and reading, Reading, UNESCO, Reports, Literacy and Reading
- First Version of IFLA Toolkit on National Literacy and Reading Strategies Launched
On the occasion of the United Nations International Literacy Day (September 8), IFLA has formally published the first version of the IFLA Toolkit for National Literacy and Reading Strategies....
News - 6 September 2019
Tags: Access to information, Advocacy, Literacy, Reading, Literacy and Reading
- IFLA Toolkit for Library Engagement in Literacy and Reading Strategies
IFLA’s new toolkit aims to help library associations, institutions and individual library and information workers to advocate for libraries’ role in literacy...
Publication - 24 August 2019
Tags: Advocacy, Literacy, Reading, Toolkits, Literacy and Reading
- First SDG Book Club Selection Available
The first selection from the SDG Book Club, in all official UN languages, is now online. This offers an excellent starting point to get discussions going around SDG 1 – No Poverty...
News - 2 April 2019
Tags: Children, Development, Literacy, Sustainable development, Literacy and Reading
- Partners for Literacy: IFLA Underlines Contribution of Libraries at Global Meeting
IFLA representatives played an active role in the Global Alliance for Literacy Policy Forum, a meeting of ministers and senior officials responsible for literacy organised by UNESCO on...
News - 11 December 2018
Tags: Access to information, illiteracy, Literacy, Mexico, sustainable development goals, UN 2030 Agenda, Literacy and Reading
- Global Alliance for Literacy Policy Forum
The Global Alliance for Literacy Policy Forum offers an opportunity for governments, international institutions and others to come together to find effective ways to tackle illiteracy. IFLA will...
Event - 11 November 2018
Tags: adult learning, Children, children, Conference, Information Literacy, Lifelong learning, Literacy, Mexico, UNESCO, Young people, Literacy and Reading
- Celebrating Books, Celebrating Access: Kuala Lumpur Announced as World Book Capital 2020
UNESCO has announced that Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will be World Book Capital 2020. Taking up the status on 23 April 2020, it will, for a year, be the focus of efforts and activities to promote...
News - 20 September 2018
Tags: Access to knowledge, Accessibility, Malaysia, UNESCO World Book Capital, Literacy and Reading
- International Literacy Day 2018 - Infographic
For International Literacy Day 2018, we asked the members of IFLA's Literacy and Reading Session to share their favourite quotes about libraries and literacy. This...
Publication - 8 September 2018
Tags: International Literacy Day, Literacy, skills, Infographics, Literacy and Reading
- Nominate an extraordinary educator
The International Literacy Association are looking for educators who are making an extraordinary impact in the lives of their students, as well as advocates of all kinds who are invested in...
News - 18 June 2018
Tags: Literacy, Literacy and Reading
- Daunting world - poster campaign
The aim of the Project Literacy is to bring the power of words to the world, by building partnerships and driving action. These posters draws attention to the global problem of illiteracy. Print...
News - 21 May 2018
Tags: Literacy, print, projectliteracy, Literacy and Reading
- Minutes of Meetings
2020: SC Zoom Meeting August 2019: SC Meeting, Athens, Greece 2018: SC Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2017: SC Meeting, Wroclaw,...
Publication - 23 April 2018
Tags: Minutes of Meetings, Literacy and Reading
- What Makes a Good Reader: International Findings from PIRLS 2016
Fifty countries from around the world participated in the PIRLS 2016 international assessment of reading comprehension at the fourth grade, and in every country there was a wide range of reading...
News - 8 December 2017
Tags: Literacy and Reading
- Literacy Matters! Using research to promote literacy and reading in libraries
These research guidelines are based on the first edition of this title (Lesley Farmer and Ivanka Stricevic authors) and the draft edition reviewed by the Standing Committee of the IFLA...
Publication - 5 December 2017
Tags: Publications, Literacy and Reading
- Current reading resources
Selected research publications will be of interest to librarians and others concerned with the promotion of reading. We welcome other examples of current or recently completed...
Publication - 24 May 2015
Tags: Resource Guides, Literacy and Reading
- Call for Proposals: Literacy, Community and Responsibility
WORLD LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CONGRESS : 80th IFLA General Conference and Council: Libraries, Citizens, Societies: Confluence for Knowledge Lyon, France, August 16 - 22, 2014...
News - 29 November 2013
Tags: Community, Literacy, Literacy, Reading, Literacy and Reading
- Call for Proposals Extended: Intergenerational Literacies: texto⇔techno
The IFLA Literacy and Reading and Information Literacy Sections are seeking proposals for its programme, Intergenerational Literacies, to be held at the IFLA...
News - 24 January 2013
Tags: intergenerational literacies, Literacy, Literacy, Literacy and Reading
- Call for Proposals: Intergenerational Literacies: texto⇔techno
The IFLA Literacy and Reading and Information Literacy Sections are seeking proposals for a joint programme to be held at the IFLA Conference in Singapore in August 2013. Theme:...
News - 5 November 2012
Tags: intergenerational literacies, Literacy and Reading
- Intergenerational solidarity in libraries / La solidarité intergénérationnelle dans les bibliothèques
Rapid and intensive changes in the information landscape cause changes in social relationships and, consequently, in relations between generations. Within their social role libraries should work...
Publication - 7 September 2012
Tags: intergenerational dialogue, Lifelong learning, Literacy, Publications, Literacy and Reading
- The Tunisia Declaration on libraries, reading and intergenerational dialogue (English, French, Spanish and Russian)
The declaration was made at the International Symposium, Reading as a link between generations: towards a more cohesive society, organized in Hammamet, Tunisia from 21-23 September 2011. The...
Publication - 29 August 2012
Tags: intergenerational dialogue, Libraries, Reading, Tunisia Declaration, Statements, Literacy and Reading
- Literacy and Reading Section Newsletter out now
The latest Literacy and Reading Section newsletter is now out with news of the latest literacy and reading research, books, e-reading in Ghana, reading promotion awards and upcoming...
News - 7 August 2012
Tags: Literacy, Literacy and Reading
- New Publication: Intergenerational Solidarity in Libraries
INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY IN LIBRARIES / LA SOLIDARITÉ INTERGÉNÉRATIONNELLE DANS LES BIBLIOTHÈQUES Edited by Ivanka Stricevic and Ahmed Ksibi In order to...
News - 30 July 2012
Tags: Reading, Literacy and Reading
- Call for Proposals: Libraries for Literacy: Linking generations, Empowering communities
The Literacy and Reading Section is in the process of planning for the IFLA World Library and Information Congress to be held in Helsinki, Finland from August 11-17, 2012. Theme:...
News - 23 December 2011
Tags: Finland, Literacy, Literacy and Reading
- Report on the Symposium "Reading is a link between generations: Toward a more interdependent society", Tunisia, 21-23 September
A short report on the recent successful symposium, "Reading is a link between generations: Toward a more interdependent society", which took place in Tunisia, 21-23 September 2011...
News - 13 October 2011
Tags: Literacy, Reading promotion, Tunisia, Literacy and Reading
- Using Research to Promote Literacy and Reading in Libraries
A short introductory brochure is now available Using research to promote literacy and reading in libraries (brochure). This complements the earlier and fuller guidelines for librarians. The...
News - 30 August 2011
Tags: Literacy, Literacy and Reading
- New Literacy and Reading Section newsletter out
June's Literacy and Reading Section newsletter is now out and available here.
News - 4 July 2011
Tags: Literacy, Literacy and Reading
- Using research to promote literacy and reading in libraries: Guidelines for librarians
Using research to promote literacy and reading in libraries: Guidelines for librarians is a new IFLA professional report. The publication focuses on the importance of wisely consuming,...
News - 13 April 2011
Tags: Literacy, Literacy, Literacy and Reading Section, Reading, Literacy and Reading
- Using Research to Promote Literacy and Reading in Libraries: Guidelines for Librarians
Using research to promote literacy and reading in libraries: Guidelines for librarians prepared by Lesley Farmer and Ivanka Stricevic The Hague, IFLA Headquarters, 2011. – 28p. 30 cm (...
Publication - 15 March 2011
Tags: Guidelines, Literacy and Reading
- Reading links between generations: towards a more cohesive society - postponed until September
This conference has now been postponed until September 21-23 due to the ongoing events in Tunisia and neighbouring countries. Please click here to see the original announcement.
News - 7 March 2011
Tags: Reading, Tunisia, Literacy and Reading
- 7th Pan-African Reading for All Conference
The Pan African Reading for All Conference takes place every two years and represents the largest and most prestigious international literacy conference in Africa. Teachers, researchers,...
Event - 4 February 2011
Tags: Africa, Africa, Conference, Literacy, Reading, Reading, Literacy and Reading
- 2010 open session: Gothenburg, Sweden
Papers presented at the 2010 IFLA World Library and Information Congress, 76th IFLA General Conference and Assembly, "Open Access to Knowledge – Promoting...
Informational Page - 6 January 2011
Tags: Literacy and Reading
- Beyond the United Nations Decade of Literacy: What Libraries Can Do
As the United Nations Decade of Literacy winds down in 2012, it is a good time for libraries to assess their ongoing initiatives for advancing literacy. As part of the main IFLA conference in...
Event - 23 October 2010
Tags: Conference, Literacy, Literacy, Puerto Rico, Reading, Literacy and Reading
- Guidelines for Library-Based Literacy Programs
Introduction The IFLA Section on Literacy and Reading is pleased to present some practical suggestions for library staff who would like to help our society become more literate. We believe...
Publication - 16 October 2010
Tags: Guidelines, Literacy and Reading
- Reading links between generations: towards a more cohesive society
To read the full announcement in Arabic click here. La lecture lien entre les générations : vers une société plus solidaire This has now been postponed until...
Event - 2 October 2010
Tags: Conference, Literacy, Tunisia, Literacy and Reading
- 2nd Unisa Conference on Reading Promotion and Storytelling for Children
From 6 - 8 October 2010 the 2nd Unisa Conference on Reading Promotion and Storytelling for Children will take place at the University of South Africa in Pretoria. This will be accompanied by a...
Event - 13 September 2010
Tags: Africa, Conference, Literacy, Literacy, Reading, UNISA, Literacy and Reading
- June 2010 Newsletter now out
The June 2010 newsletter from the Section on Literacy and Reading is now out. Download it here.
News - 15 July 2010
Tags: Literacy and Reading
- Libraries promoting reading in a multicultural, multilingual society
Conference Session 133 — Literacy and Reading Section with Library Services to Multicultural Populations. The papers for this session and from previous conferences are available here.
Event - 9 June 2010
Tags: Conferences, Event, Literacy and Reading
- With the Right to Read: IFLA pre-conference
Reading for all – a question of equal access, active inclusion and advocacy for a global library, securing the right for all to access knowledge and information and to active participation....
Event - 9 June 2010
Tags: Conferences, Norway, Preconference, Literacy and Reading
- Literacy and Reading Section Brochure (English, French, Spanish and Chinese versions)
Literacy and Reading Section Brochure - all the information you need to know about the section and what it does Section Alphabétisation et Lecture - Partagez avec nous...
Publication - 9 June 2010
Tags: Literacy, Publications, Literacy and Reading
- Conference 2009
Literacy and Reading Section and Information Literacy Section Libraries promoting twenty-first century literacies Transliteracy: take a walk on the wild side Translations: [...
Informational Page - 20 August 2009
Tags: Literacy and Reading
- 2008 Conference
Literacy and Reading in co-operation with the Public Libraries and Library Services to Multicultural Populations The Global Literacy and Reading Fair: sharing good library practices in...
Informational Page - 20 August 2009
Tags: Literacy, Literacy and Reading
- Reading for All Conference
Literacy for Community Based Socio-economic Transformation and Development is the title of the 6th Pan-African Reading for All Conference and is being organized by the International Reading...
Event - 11 August 2009
Tags: Africa, Africa, Event, Literacy, Literacy, Reading, Literacy and Reading
- Literacy and Reading Section Newsletter now out
The July 2009 Literacy and Reading Section newsletter is now out with features on the national framwork for reading and public libraries in Norway, turning pages in Ethiopia, multicultural literacy...
News - 24 July 2009
Tags: Reading, Literacy and Reading
- International Reading Survey: presentation of findings
Briony Train, Member, IFLA Reading Section Standing Committee July 2002 The International Reading Survey was an international scoping survey of reader-centred service provision in public...
Informational Page - 30 June 2009
Tags: Literacy and Reading
- Current Reading Research
Selected research publications are listed here that are of interest to librarians and others concerned with the promotion of reading. We welcome other examples of current or...
Informational Page - 30 June 2009
Tags: Literacy and Reading
- Other publications
Tunis Declaration on Libraries, Reading and Intergenerational Dialogue [PDF] An improtant declaration and strategy for social cohesion was made during the successful symposium,...
Informational Page - 30 June 2009
Tags: Literacy and Reading
- Selected Research Studies
Current Reading Research: selected research studies of interest to librarians and others concerned with the promotion of reading Elizabeth J. Pretorius and Sally Currin Do the rich...
Informational Page - 30 June 2009
Tags: Literacy and Reading
- Literacy and Reading Section Bookmark
Literacy & Reading Section bookmark [PDF]
Publication - 30 June 2009
Tags: Publications, Literacy and Reading
- Literacy and Reading Section Newsletter
Note: the IFLA Literacy and Reading Section now has a blog. No. 32 - August 2012 No. 31 - June 2011 No. 30 - January 2011 No. 29 - June 2010 No. 28 -...
Publication - 30 June 2009
Tags: Literacy, Reading, Reading, Newsletters, Literacy and Reading
- Literacy and Reading Section Action Plan
2016-2017 (Action Plan) 2014-2016 (Action Plan) 2010-2011 (Action Plan) 2007-2008 (updated September 2008) 2006-2007: ...
Publication - 30 June 2009
Tags: Action plans, Literacy and Reading
- Literacy and Reading Section Annual Report
During 2018 – 2019 members of the Literacy and Reading Standing Committee focused on the development of Engaging in Literacy and Reading Strategies: An IFLA Toolkit for...
Publication - 30 June 2009
Tags: Annual reports, Literacy and Reading
- Projects
The World Through Picture Books (2nd edition) - the aim of this project is to create a recommended list of high quality picture books from around the world as chosen by librarians. Joint...
Informational Page - 30 June 2009
Tags: Literacy and Reading
- Conferences
WORLD LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CONGRESS 2016 World Library and Information Congress: 82nd IFLA General Conference and Assembly August 13-19, Columbus, Ohio, USA Theme: ...
Informational Page - 30 June 2009
Tags: Literacy and Reading
- Literacy for sustainable development. Reading for all: a Pan-African voice for literacy
4th Pan-African Reading For All Conference 22-26 August 2005 Dr. J. Thuli Nhlengetfwa, Swaziland Reading Association Languages available: English
Publication - 29 June 2009
Tags: Publications, Literacy and Reading
- The role of libraries in the creation of literate environments
Krolak, Lisa, Head of Documentation, UNESCO Institute for Education, Hamburg, Germany. March 2005. Languages available: English The EFA Global Monitoring Report 2006 also focussed...
Publication - 29 June 2009
Tags: Publications, Literacy and Reading
- Useful Links
International organisations promoting reading and literacy UNESCO Literacy Portal IBBY International Literacy Association National organisations promoting...
Informational Page - 25 April 2009
Tags: Literacy, Reading promotion, Literacy and Reading
- About the Literacy and Reading Section
Scope The Section provides a focal point for the promotion of reading and literacy in libraries; and the integration of reading research and reading development...
Informational Page - 31 March 2009
Tags: Literacy and Reading
- Literacy and Reading Section
The Section provides a focal point for the promotion of reading and literacy in libraries; and the integration of reading research and reading development activities into...
IFLA Group or Activity - 31 March 2009
Tags: Sections, Literacy and Reading