The recording and slides from the IFLA ARL Webinar, The Future is a Moving Goal Post: Change Management in Academic Libraries, presented by Gulcin Cribb, University Librarian, Singapore Management University on 12 April, are now available here:

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I am pleased to announce that following the recent IFLA Governing Board elections the 2019-2021 Governing Board to be led by incoming President Christine Mackenzie will comprise:

President-elect:

Barbara Lison (Germany)

Elected Members:
Name Number of votes 1.   Michael Dowling (United States of America) 2nd term 801 2.   Marwa El Sahn (Egypt) 2nd term 745 3.   Ai Cheng Tay (Singapore) 683 4.   Antonia Arahova (Greece) 2nd term 659 5.   Knud Schulz (Denmark) 2nd term 636 6.   Huanwen Cheng (China) 2nd term 635 7.   Torbjörn Nilsson (Sweden) 2nd term 611 8.   Minna von Zansen (Finland) 563 9.   Sueli Mara Soares Pinto Ferreira (Brazil) 2nd term 556     10. Jonathan Hernández-Pérez (Mexico) 539 10. Rocky Ralebipi-Simela (South Africa) 539     Franck Hurinville (France) 530 Maja Žumer (Slovenia) 470 Nafisah Binti Ahmad (Malaysia) 459 Ayub Khan (United Kingdom) 456 Diane Koen (Canada) 421 Janet Fletcher (New Zealand) 385 Tomasz Gruszkowski (Poland) 382 Silvia Stasselová (Slovakia) 268 Lisa Hinchliffe (United States of America) 266 Renaldas Gudauskas (Lithuania) 254 Vadim Duda (Russian Federation) 172

The elected members 1 – 9 in the table above are automatically elected. There is a tie for the 10th and final position on the Governing Board. In accordance with Rule 11.15 of IFLA’s Rules of Procedure and the Statutes dealing with elections, and on the advice of IFLA’s Parliamentarian and Expert on Rules and Procedures, Martyn Wade, a new election will be held between these candidates at the next meeting of the General Assembly on 28 August 2019 in Athens, Greece.

All IFLA Members eligible to vote will receive further information as part of the Convening Notice to be sent out in June 2019.

The total number of valid ballot papers received for the vacancies on the Governing Board were 387, a return rate of 38%. This represents 1647 votes, 47% of the possible total.

Ms N. van Schaverbeke and Ms A. Verheusen, the independent scrutineers, are satisfied that the above result is correct, following an accurate count of the ballot papers.

Ex-officio members of the Board will be:

• Chair Professional Committee: Vicki McDonald, Australia
• Chair Division I: Sonia Poulin, Canada
• Chair Division II: Helen Vincent, United Kingdom
• Chair Division III: Adjoa Boateng, United Kingdom
• Chair Division IV: Catharina Isberg, Sweden
• Chair Division V: Sanjay Kumar Bihani, India

The Chair of the Management of Library Associations Section will be elected in August at its Standing Committee meeting in Athens, Greece.

Board members will take office on 29 August 2019.

My congratulations to those elected and I would like to thank all candidates for their commitment to IFLA and willingness to participate in this way.

Gerald Leitner
Secretary General
17 May 2019

EIFL e-Library Myanmar project partner universities - University of Yangon, Universities' Central Library, Yangon University of Economics,  East Yangon and West Yangon universities, Dagon University, Sittwe University and Mawlamyine University - are to attend a three-day workshop on ‘Effective Training’.

Each university will be represented by librarians who train faculty and students to navigate through licensed e-resources and manage references for research publications.

EIFL e-Library Myanmar project partner universities - University of Yangon, Universities' Central Library, Yangon University of Economics,  East Yangon and West Yangon universities, Dagon University, Sittwe University and Mawlamyine University - are to attend a three-day workshop on ‘Effective Training’.

Each university will be represented by librarians who train faculty and students to navigate through licensed e-resources and manage references for research publications.

EIFL e-Library Myanmar project partner universities - University of Yangon, Universities' Central Library, Yangon University of Economics,  East Yangon and West Yangon universities, Dagon University, Sittwe University and Mawlamyine University - are to attend a three-day workshop on ‘Effective Training’.

Each university will be represented by librarians who train faculty and students to navigate through licensed e-resources and manage references for research publications.

EIFL e-Library Myanmar project partner universities - University of Yangon, Universities' Central Library, Yangon University of Economics,  East Yangon and West Yangon universities, Dagon University, Sittwe University and Mawlamyine University - are to attend a three-day workshop on ‘Effective Training’.

Each university will be represented by librarians who train faculty and students to navigate through licensed e-resources and manage references for research publications.

Thanks to Dr. Bader Alfelaij from Kuwait the "Guidelines' are now available in Arabic.

LIBER’s Research Data Management Working Group has published two case studies showcasing research data management support provided by the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and the University Library at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The TU Delft case study focuses on the disciplines of design, engineering and technical sciences, while the UiT case…

The post Two new LIBER Case Studies on Research Data Management Support released appeared first on LIBER.

Next week, two key events on the future of libraries and sustainable development will take place in Buenos Aires, and live streaming will be available!

The Forum of Ministers and Secretaries of Culture of Latin America and the Caribbean, hosted by the Secretary of Culture of Argentina in the Congress of the Argentine Nation on 22 May, will bring together top decision-makers and their representatives to discuss how to realise the potential of libraries to deliver sustainable development.

On 23 May, Glòria Pérez-Salmerón will host her second President’s Meeting, one of IFLA’s most important annual events, under the theme Motors of Change: Libraries and Sustainable Development. This will be an opportunity to reflect on the connections between the work of libraries and development, and to discuss how libraries can receive recognition and support as key partners for governments in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

On these two days, another highlight for IFLA will be the launch and presentation of the 2019 Development and Access to Information Report, produced by IFLA in partnership with the Technology and Social Change Group at the University of Washington. The report will be available for download from its dedicated website on 23 May.

Live streaming will be offered on both days, by the courtesy of the Library of the National Congress (BCN), through its YouTube Channel:

• The programme of the Forum will be live streamed from 9:45hs to 17:30hs (UTC/GMT -3). Check the equivalent time in your location. For more details, you can see the Forum’s programme online. 
• The IFLA President’s Meeting will be live streamed from 9:45hs to 17:15hs (UTC/GMT -3). Check the equivalent time in your location. For more details, you can see the Meeting’s programme online. 

To watch the live streaming just access BCN's YouTube Channel and select the LIVE video. No registration is required. A recording of the live streaming will be made available afterwards in the same channel.

Connect with us from wherever you are, and use the #PresidentsMeeting2019, #Lib4Dev and #DA2I hashtags to join the conversation!

La próxima semana, dos eventos clave sobre el futuro de las bibliotecas y el desarrollo sostenible tendrán lugar en Buenos Aires, ¡y habrá streaming en vivo!

El Foro de Ministros y Secretarios de Cultura de América Latina y el Caribe, organizado por la Secretaría de Cultura de Argentina en el Congreso de la Nación Argentina el 22 de mayo, reunirá a los principales responsables de la toma de decisiones y a sus representantes para debatir sobre cómo hacer realidad el potencial de las bibliotecas para lograr un desarrollo sostenible.

El 23 de mayo, Glòria Pérez-Salmerón celebrará su segunda Reunión de la Presidenta, uno de los eventos anuales más importantes de la IFLA, bajo el lema Motores de Cambio: Bibliotecas y Desarrollo Sostenible. Esta será una oportunidad para reflexionar sobre las conexiones entre el trabajo de las bibliotecas y el desarrollo, y para discutir cómo las bibliotecas pueden recibir reconocimiento y apoyo como socias clave para que los gobiernos logren los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible.

En estos dos días, otro aspecto destacado de la IFLA será el lanzamiento y la presentación del Informe Desarrollo y Acceso a la Información 2019, elaborado por la IFLA en colaboración con el Grupo de Tecnología y Cambio Social de la Universidad de Washington. El informe podrá descargarse de su sitio web dedicado el 23 de mayo.

La transmisión en vivo será ofrecida en ambos días, por cortesía de la Biblioteca del Congreso de la Nación (BCN), a través de su Canal de YouTube:

• El programa del Foro será retransmitido en directo de 9:45hs a 17:30hs (UTC/GMT -3). Compruebe la hora equivalente en su ciudad. Para más detalles, puede consultar el programa del foro en línea. 
• La reunión del Presidente de la IFLA se retransmitirá en directo de 9:45hs a 17:15hs (UTC/GMT -3). Compruebe la hora equivalente en su ciudad. Para más detalles, puede consultar el programa de la reunión en línea.

Para acceder al streaming, basta con acceder al canal de YouTube de la BCN y seleccionar el vídeo en directo. No es necesario registrarse. Una grabación estará disponible posteriormente en el mismo canal.

¡Conéctese con nosotros desde donde quiera que esté y utilice los hashtags #PresidentsMeeting2019, #Lib4Dev y #DA2I para unirse a la conversación!

Catharina Isberg has been named the new Chair of IFLA Division IV and new member of IFLA Governing Board for the period 2019-2021. Catharina is also a member of the IFLA Management and Marketing Standing Committee.

"With the global vision and the ongoing IFLA strategy work, IFLA is undergoing a tremendous change," Catharina says. "I am so happy to be part of this work. The Division Chair role gives me the opportunity to work on a more strategic level with IFLA. During the last 8 years I have been involved in the CPDWL (Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning) SC and in different roles worked for the section and in collaboration with many other sections. One example is the coaching programme in which CPDWL is collaborating with Management & Marketing, where we offer coaching possibilities to WLIC attendants. I really look forward to joining the Management & Marketing SC in August, at the same time as I will become Division Chair and part of the IFLA Governing Board and Professional Committee."

The Public Library Standing Committee (PLSC) held its mid-term meeting in Finland  12-13 March. Our packed program included participation  in  a one day seminar, The Marrakesh Treaty in Action: Implementing the treaty and more ideas for accessible digital reading organised by Celia Library, IFLA Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities, and the Finnish Library Association. This gave our members an appreciation of the Treaty and how it impacts on our services.  The seminar was held at the magical Oodi Helsinki Central Library and we were treated to a tour of this wonderful place before we headed north to Tampere for our meeting.

Our host, PLSC member Pirkko Lindberg and her staff made us incredibly welcome in snowy Tampere where we gained an understanding of this historic city. Our meeting at the Tampere Library allowed us to discuss the many projects in which the SC is involved including the IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year; the review of the Public Library Manifesto and our programs fo the WLIC in Athens. The Minutes of the meeting are now available to download.

As a fitting finale we were traeted to a traditional smoke sauna followed by ice-swimming and the (not so traditional) karaoke! Is it any wonder people are fighting to be part of the PLSC!

 

The Public Library Standing Committee (PLSC) held its mid-term meeting in Finland  12-13 March. Our packed program included participation  in  a one day seminar, The Marrakesh Treaty in Action: Implementing the treaty and more ideas for accessible digital reading organised by Celia Library, IFLA Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities, and the Finnish Library Association. This gave our members an appreciation of the Treaty and how it impacts on our services.  The seminar was held at the magical Oodi Helsinki Central Library and we were treated to a tour of this wonderful place before we headed north to Tampere for our meeting.

Our host, PLSC member Pirkko Lindberg and her staff made us incredibly welcome in snowy Tampere where we gained an understanding of this historic city. Our meeting at the Tampere Library allowed us to discuss the many projects in which the SC is involved including the IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year; the review of the Public Library Manifesto and our programs fo the WLIC in Athens. The Minutes of the meeting are now available to download.

As a fitting finale we were traeted to a traditional smoke sauna followed by ice-swimming and the (not so traditional) karaoke! Is it any wonder people are fighting to be part of the PLSC!

 

As we reported, the new Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market was passed by Council and Parliament in April. This means it will come into force across the European Union by some point in June 2021. Whether it is implemented well or poorly from a library and research perspective in a particular country…

The post Europe’s New Copyright Directive: Golden Opportunity or Missed Opportunity for Libraries and Universities? appeared first on LIBER.

VIVO Conference proposals due this Wednesday, May 15.  The VIVO Conference call for proposals will be open through this Wednesday, May 15.  The conference will be held September 4-6, 2019 in Podgorica, Montenegro.  Proposals are very welcome for presentations, posters, panels, and workshops.  Proposals are welcome on all aspects of the open representation of scholarship, data regarding scholarship, and the use of that data to improve scholarship.  We hope to receive your proposal!

EuroCRIS  Several VIVO people are heading to the EuroCRIS 2019 meeting in Helsinki, Finland, May 27-29.  Please let us know if you are planning to attend.  We’re always eager to meet and chat about VIVO!

VIVO Scholar Update presentation.  From the vivo-community email list dated May 9:

Hi VIVO Community,

The VIVO Scholar Task Force is working on a new, lightweight, read-only front end for VIVO, based largely on the discovery and foundational work of the Product Evolution Task Force, which recently wrapped up.

Please join us for an open, town-hall style meeting on Thursday, May 16 at 11 eastern. Connection information is here: https://duraspace.zoom.us/j/952326581. We’ll fill you in on what we’re doing now and what we’re planning, so bring your questions about VIVO Scholar.

Future VIVO Scholar town hall meetings will be held roughly every 8 weeks at the same time: June 11, September 12, October 31, January 9, February 20

Hope to talk to you next week!
Julia

Julia Trimmer
Chair, VIVO Leadership and Steering Group

Director, Faculty Systems and Analysis
Duke University in Durham, NC
Explore Duke’s amazing faculty and researchers in Scholars@Duke.

OpenRefine presentation  Christian Hauschke of TIB Hannover will present on OpenRefine, a tool for cleaning data and transforming it for VIVO and other purposes.  TIB Hannover uses OpenRefine extensively.  The presentation will be this Thursday, May 16, 10 AM US Eastern Time during the Ontology Interest Group meeting.  Connection information is here:  https://duraspace.zoom.us/j/952326581

Internationalization  The Internationalization Task Force is starting up again to discuss requirements (see VIVO i18n task force – requirements) for the VIVO interface and build on work done by our international sites.  The group will meet on June 4 at 10 AM US Eastern Time.  Connect here:  https://uqam.zoom.us/j/5142161911

Calls this week  The VIVO Calendar has calls for the week.  Check it out!

Go VIVO!

Mike

Mike Conlon
VIVO Project Director

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This train-the-trainer webinar, hosted by EIFL and FOSTER Open Science, aims to develop and deepen understanding of the topic, 'Open Access and the Humanities', and of the tools and methods available to trainers. Participants will learn about the challenges faced in training humanities researchers on open access, and the issues and challenges faced by humanists. There will be discussion of future collaboration, and a programme of events and activities to enable collaboration and learning. 

Date and time: 21 May, 13.00 CEST.  

This train-the-trainer webinar, hosted by EIFL and FOSTER Open Science, aims to develop and deepen understanding of the topic, 'Open Access and the Humanities', and of the tools and methods available to trainers. Participants will learn about the challenges faced in training humanities researchers on open access, and the issues and challenges faced by humanists. There will be discussion of future collaboration, and a programme of events and activities to enable collaboration and learning. 

Date and time: 21 May, 13.00 CEST.