International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (@IFLA) Libraries, Development and the UN #2030Agenda #Lib4Dev #DA2I
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#Librarians are not only an important part of the workforce, but also contribute to the effectiveness of businesses and organisations!
In our 9th #LibraryStatOfTheWeek, we look at how big a share of the workforce #library staff represent: bit.ly/2wSErf6 #librarydata
ALT #LibraryStatOfTheWeek: Globally, 1 in every 1525 workers in a member of library staff, but it's 1 in 613 in North America, and 1 in 237 in Estonia!
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The #SDGs are a global agenda, but their success depends on actions on the ground, including by #libraries!
We talked with Nathalice Cardoso to hear about the findings from her research into awareness of, and engagement with the Goals: bit.ly/34O6tJq
#lib4dev
ALT Cut out image of Nathalice Cardoso over a grey background. Text: The SDGs - an agenda for all libraries: Interview with Natahalice Cardoso.
Library associations, from the largest to the smallest, have a key role in advocating for our profession and institutions.
We interviewed Jean-Marie Reding #ALBAD🇱🇺 about his experience of work with a dedicated policy team in a small country association: bit.ly/3DE3krN
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IFLA Libraries for Development retweeted
With strong knowledge of communities, local and regional governments are well placed to see how #libraries contribute to #SDGs success.
Read how #VoluntaryLocalReviews #VLRs in 2021 have highlighted the work of #libraries: bit.ly/3wQ8w85
#lib4dev @Local2030 @uclg_org
ALT Two men reading books in between bookshelves. IFLA Library Map of the World SDG Story, 'Researchers at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements Library' by IIHS Media Lab is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Text: Local insights on library contributions Reviewing 2021 SDG Voluntary Local Reviews
IFLA Libraries for Development retweeted
Save the date and join us for the @IFLA_LibraryMap & @LAIonline workshop: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Storytelling for Advocacy on June 30th, 2021.
The workshop is suitable for #librarians, marketing & communications officers.
Register today! bit.ly/2UewZGI
IFLA & @LAIonline invite you to join an online workshop on storytelling through #SDGs for advocacy using the @IFLA #WorldLibraryMap on June 30th, 2021 at 14:00 (IST).
Register and join the free workshop: bit.ly/2UewZGI
#PowerYourAdvocacy #Lib4Dev
ALT Web banner for IFLA Library Map of the World - LAI Workshop: SDG Storytelling for Advocacy with an image of Workshop Facilitator: Kristine Paberza-Ramiera.
Libraries can be key players in raising awareness and mobilising around the #SDGs
Our interview with the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, explores a great innovative approach: an international calendar contest: bit.ly/3wcah0o!
#Lib4Dev
#SDGs Stories @IFLA #WorldLibraryMap: Watch how @uj_news in Jordan 🇯🇴 enhances #research by providing online #access to theses and dissertations from across the Arab world.
Read the full story here: bit.ly/33yB9Ma
#StoriesThatMatter #Lib4Dev
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#SDGs Stories @IFLA #WorldLibraryMap: Watch how @NU_Library_NU in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 contributes to achieving #gender #equality within the university community.
Read the full story here: bit.ly/2RX0N5Y
#StoriesThatMatter #Lib4Dev #BalanceforBetter @GenderEquality
IFLA Libraries for Development retweeted
37 governments, in their reviews of @UN #SDG implementation, have recognised the role of #libraries as partners for #SustainableDevelopment
Read our analysis of the first 5 years of #VoluntaryNationalReviews #VNRs: bit.ly/3qjJkF8
#Lib4Dev #SDGs #GlobalGoals
Enjoyment of #reading is a driver of performance on #literacy.
In turn #SchoolLibraries work to build a love of reading among students.
Our 36th #LibraryStatOfTheWeek looks at what @OECDEduSkills @UNESCOstat and @IFLA Library Map data can tell us: bit.ly/3iT5IkJ
#PublicAccess in #libraries has potential to help people from poorer households get online.
But are we making full use of the opportunities there? What does the data say about access gaps and #PublicLibraries?
Find out in our 32nd #LibraryStatOfTheWeek: bit.ly/3hff4Gh
In which countries do #students and #researchers have most access to #library support?
And are there countries which combine high no.s of students/researchers and of #librarians?
Our 29th #LibraryStatOfTheWeek digs into the data: bit.ly/3gfoSzO
#LibraryData
#Barbados leads #LatinAmerica in #connectivity & #freedom. However, trails behind in #genderequity trends.
Fewer women participate in politics & STEM disciplines and #GenderData gaps exists for key indicators measuring progress towards #SDG5 #HLPF2020 bit.ly/DA2i-17
#Estonia leads the world in connectivity and protections of online freedoms.
Explore the #DA2i dashboards for trends and most recent data in #connectivity #freedom and #gender equity in the country
#HLPF2020 #Data4SDGs #SDG16 #HLPF2020 bit.ly/DA2i-15
In Brunei, 95% of the population use the internet & women use it at the same rate as men.
Learn more about #connectivity #freedom & #gender equity trends in the country in the #DA2i dashboards #HLPF2020 #SDG5 #Data4SDGs bit.ly/DA2i-13 bit.ly/DA2i-13
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An enabling environment where young women & men have equal standing in employment & education combats different forms of inequality.
In Argentina, 22% of young women are NEET compared to 14% of young men.
Explore the #DA2i dashboards #HLPF2020 #SDG5 #ODS bit.ly/DA2i-11
#Oceania as a region has the lowest percentage of internet users in the world at 20%. In #Samoa that percentage raises up to 34%. Learn more about connectivity trends in island countries in the #DA2i dashboards.
#HLPF2020 #SDG5 #Data4SDGs bit.ly/2ZcmvHS
In #Slovenia the participation of #women in politics decreased by 34% in 2018.
Explore trends in women leadership in politics & science & other key indicators to assess progress towards #GenderEquity in the country.
#HLPF2020 #SDG5 #GenderData bit.ly/3ec2Z2x
In many of the poorest countries in the world, less than 15% of the population uses the internet falling behind #ITU #Connect2020 target of 20%.
Explore trends in #Connectivity #Freedom and #GenderEquity in #LDCs #HLPF2020 #Data4SDGS bit.ly/DA2i-6
In the context of #Covid19 #digitalinclusion takes center stage.
Explore the #DA2i dashboards for the latest data on internet access & #digitalskills in different countries around the world.
#HLPF2020 #Data4SDGs #InternetforAll bit.ly/DA2i-4
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As more people around the world come online, is higher internet use leading to more freedom online? Explore country trends in internet usage & online freedom #DA2i dashboards #HLPF2020 #Data4SDGs #SDG16 bit.ly/DA2i-3
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