News from 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.

23 April 2020 | Literacy and Reading, Reading, World Book and Copyright Day

‘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.

13 March 2020 | Literacy and Reading, Literacy, Reading, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Are you passionate about reading and libraries? Proposals sought for exciting Satellite in Oxford.

Are you passionate about reading and libraries? Do you have an experience that you would like to share? If so, read on, because we are looking for proposals for our Satellite Meeting in Oxford UK, this summer.

23 January 2020

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.

6 September 2019 | Literacy and Reading, Access to information, Literacy, Reading, Advocacy