1. „Right to Acess...“ Workshop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt 29/30 April 2012 Wiebke Dalhoff International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)

2. An introduction to IFLA

3. IFLA is the trusted global voice of the library and information community, and drives equitable access to information and knowledge for all Ingrid Parent IFLA President 2011-2013 Presidential Theme

4. IFLA – An Introduction International NGO based in The Hague, Netherlands Active since 1927 The leading international body representing the interests of libraries and their users Purpose  Promote high standards of provision and delivery of library and information services  Encourage widespread understanding of the value of good library and information services  Represent the interests of our members throughout the world

5. IFLA Organisational Structure Membership Sections (Standing Committees) & Special Interest Groups 5 Division Leadership Forums Governing Board General Assembly Various committees & working groups Professional Committee in good standing constitute the elect president + 10 GB members

6. The work of IFLA is supported: IFLA Headquarters Regional Offices for Africa (South Africa), Asia and Oceania (Singapore), Latin America and the Caribbean (Mexico) Language Centers for Arabic (Egypt), Chinese (China), French (Senegal), Russian (Russia)

7. Our Members are our Intellectual Capital: 1500 Members 151 countries 1 = Africa; 2 = Asia Oceania; 3 = Europe; 4= Latin America & Caribbean; 5 = North America

8. Core Value IFLA believes that people, communities and organizations need for their physical, mental, democratic and economic well- being, free access to information, ideas and works of imagination

9. IFLA Strategic Approach

10. Freedom Equity Inclusion Global Arena President’s programme Advocacy Partners IFLA Professional Structure CLM ALP FAIFE Library community

11. Strategic Approach An holistic and integrated approach to IFLA’s roles and activities and planning President’s theme and programme Raising awareness of IFLA and what it stands for Building fruitful and mutually beneficial partnerships Strengthening IFLA as an organisation Some ways in which we are doing this…..

12. Key Initiatives 2011-2012 1. Driving access to content and digital resources, for library users  Copyright limitations & exceptions  Vision Report  Digital lending  Digital preservation  Open Access  Repository

13. Key Initiatives 2011-2012 2. IFLA International Librarianship Leadership Development Programme 3.Outreach for advocacy and development of the profession 4.Cultural heritage disaster reconstruction 5.Multilingualism

14. People are often supportive of what libraries do but not in a particularly active way A key element of advocacy is action for change – change in attitudes, policies, positions and/or practices by particular groups or persons It usually requires a sustained effort – a campaign or advocacy programme What is Advocacy? 5.1.2 What is Advocacy?

15. Improve understanding of the role of libraries To effect change To establish credibility or raise profile where this might be required It’s a competitive world out there and other associations are doing it – can we afford not to? It can assist in planning for the future To reach a more diverse audience for your services Why Advocate 5.1.5 Why Advocate?

16. Depending on the issue and outcome sought the following range of people might be the target of an advocacy programme: –Politicians and other officials –Members –Community –Donors –Media representatives –Other associations Who might be ‘targeted’? 5.1.10 Who might be ‘targeted’?

17. IFLA Professional Activities Work in Sections: professional contacts at all levels: Develop standards, guidelines Organise meetings, seminars, workshops Take part in discussions and information exchange Share and promote best practices Do research and execute IFLA projects Professional publications Professional programme at Annual Congress and other events

18. IFLA’s communication means www.ifla.org Annual IFLA World Library and Information Congress: perfect opportunity for librarians and others from the information sector and industry to meet and network; IFLA journal: 4 issues per year IFLA publications: print and electronic publishing Quarterly newsletter from the IFLA President Professional Reports Series IFLA FAIFE World Report; FAIFE Spotlights IFLA e-lists and social media Membership system

19. IFLA Advocacy: Copyright limitations and exceptions for libraies and archives

20. What is the issue? WIPO SCCR, E&L on the agenda (2008) VIPs, libraries & archives, education Treaty proposal for VIPs-Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, Mexico (2009) Treaty proposal on PWDs, educational institutions, libraries & archives-African Group (2010) November 2011, special 3-day session of SCCR focussed on libraries and archives

21. 21 No Library Exception Argentina Brazil Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Chile Costa Rica Cote d’Ivoire Democratic Rep. of Congo Guinea Haiti Iraq Kuwait Libyan Arab Jam. Namibia San Marino Senegal Seychelles Swaziland Togo Yemen

22. Safeguarding and providing access to products of the mind are fundamental to the growth of knowledge Promote commerce, competition and innovation Enable dissemination of information and knowledge Benefits for society

23. What is IFLA doing? IFLA works closely with WIPO Member States to gain support for an international binding instrument Statement of Principles on Copyright Exceptions and Limitations for Libraries and Archives, May 2009 Treaty Proposal on Copyright Limitations and Exceptions for Libraries and Archives, April 2011

24. Progress/Next steps SCCR/23 concluded with agreement for further discussion on 11topics Member States had until End of February to comment on the topics Discussion at next SCCR meeting in July 2012

25. Questions to discuss... Your local/regional/nation experiences: Which issues releated to equitable access to knowledge need to be addressed on an international level? What are the challenges for libraries in advocating for equitable access to knowledge? How could IFLA support you in your activities at national/regional level?

26. Thank you for your attention ! Any questions?.... International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions www.ifla.org