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Item type: Item , IFLA Asia Oceania Section Newsletter [1989-2021](International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1989-06) IFLA Asia Oceania Section; IFLA Regional Office for Asia and OceaniaThe "IFLA Asia Oceania Section Newsletter" was produced biannually by the the Asia Oceania Section and IFLA's Regional Office for Asia and Oceania. NOTE: the IFLA Asia Oceania Section was established during the 1970s as part of the Division of Regional Activities and closed in 2021, after which the IFLA Asia Oceania Regional Division was launched. The IFLA A&O Regional Office was hosted in Bangkok, Thailand (1989-2006), then at the National Library of Singapore (2006-). Bookmarks in the PDFs for each issue.Item type: Item , Making the Most of SDG Voluntary National Reviews - A Briefing for Libraries(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-17) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) are a way for UN Member States to report on national progress towards the SDGs, and are supposed to be prepared in consultation with all actors. As such, they provide an opportunity for libraries to highlight their contribution to development and build new relationships and partnerships. This briefing sets out more information about what VNRs, how they should be put prepared, and how they should be presented. It explores in more depth about why they matter for libraries, and shares ideas about how to do engage.Item type: Item , The Power of Bar: Turning Pages, Transforming Lives(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-17) Sarijan, Suhaimi Bin; Che’man, Nurul Hidayah Binti; Mohamed Zan, Nurul AmaninaMelaka Public Library Corporation (PERPUSTAM) helps Henry Gurney School (SHG), Melaka, Malaysia in shifting public perception of correctional centres from punishment to a successful learning institution. SHG was established under the Juvenile Courts Act 1947 to rehabilitate offenders age of 14 to 21. SHG library, officially launched on 25th February 2020, is the first correctional centre library managed by a state library in Malaysia. Since May 2019, PERPUSTAM has provide advice, books and educational tools that comprise 3,612 books, 10 netbooks, 8 tables, 20 chairs and 10 bookshelves. Librarians collaborates with the correctional officers to manage services and activities, including two inmate volunteers to assist managing the library. Programmes organised include information literacy and bibliotherapy. Outcomes and impacts are evident, with 100% of inmates registered as users and 1,380 books borrowed within nine months. This contributing to 34 inmates obtaining 8As in the Sijil Penilaian Kelas Agama (SPKA) in 2025. In 2025, 100% of the students passed the SPM national examination two scored 5As, one scored 4As and two scored 3As. Positive character and emotional changes are also observed. All inmates are prepared for reintegration as they are provided with appropriate knowledge and skills.Item type: Item , Newsletter: Sección de IFLA para América Latina y el Caribe / Section for Latin America and the Caribbean [1979-2014](International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1979-12) IFLA Latin America and the Caribbean Section; IFLA Regional Office for Latin America and the CaribbeanThe 'Sección de IFLA para América Latina y el Caribe / Section for Latin America and the Caribbean' (LAC) Newsletter was produced biannually by the the LAC Section and IFLA's Regional Office for LAC. NOTE: the LAC Section was established in 1976 as part of the Division of Regional Activities and closed in 2021, after which the IFLA LAC Regional Division was launched. The IFLA LAC Regional Office was established in 1979 and has been hosted by various institutions throughout the LAC region. Bookmarks in the PDFs for each issue.Item type: Item , 2024 بيان الإفلا بشأن الإنترنت(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-15) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA); De Brasdefer, Mariaتؤمن المكتبات بشبكة إنترنت محورها الإنسان؛ تصون الحقوق من جهة، وتدفع عجلة التنمية من جهة أخرى ويُعد صون الحق الأساسي في الوصول إلى المعلومات والمعرفة نقطةَ الانطلاق الأساسية نحو تحقيق هذا الهدف. ولضمان هذا الحق وتجسيد هذه الرؤية للإنترنت، لا بد من إرساء حوكمة رشيدة، وهو ما يتطلب ذلك تحركًا فاعلًا من صانعي القرار وسائر الأطراف المعنية على جميع المستويات، داخل الأوساط الحكومية وخارجها، بما فيها قطاع المكتبات. ويُحدد "بيان الإفلا بشأن الإنترنت"، الصادر الآن في طبعته الثالثة المحدّثة بالكامل، المبادئ الرئيسية ينبغي، وفقًا لقطاع المكتبات، أن تشكل الأساس الذي تستند إليه القرارات المتعلقة بالإنترنت، كما يٌبرِز الإسهامات التي تقدمها المكتبات في هذا الصدد.