A shared framework for a stronger future: tales of working with the IFLA Strategy

Abstract

Library Services to People with Special Needs Section (LSN) is one of the oldest Sections in IFLA. LSN targets „special needs groups” that include, but are not limited to, people who are in hospitals, nursing homes, and other care facilities; people in prisons; people who are experiencing homelessness; people with physical disabilities; people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind; people with dyslexia; people with cognitive and mental disabilities and Section’s members have been troubled by its name for some time. This paper will explain the importance of having a name that each group that the Section targets is content with it’s name. Also this paper will provide information on how LSN’s past work and future plans are aligned to the IFLA Strategy 2019-2024.