[Pal-dc] Internet Governance Forum 2014: IFLA talks copyright, public access, and local content

[Julia Brungs]

Dear all,

The 9th Internet Governance Forum takes place this week in Istanbul at a time when Internet Governance experts are debating how best to shape the future of the Internet.

IFLA is attending the IGF for the 7th time, and will bring the library perspective to workshops on access to local content, copyright, and public access to ICTs. IFLA will also convene the third meeting of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Public Access in Libraries<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/component/content/article/114-preparatory-process/1003-dynamic-coalition-on-public-libraries>, where the findings of recent library-led workshops in Nigeria and El Salvador will be presented, and updates on libraries’ engagement at the post-2015 development agenda – including the launch of the Lyon Declaration on Access to Information and Development <http://www.lyondeclaration.org/> – will be discussed.​

Background

Since the NetMundial conference held in Sao Paolo in April<http://www.ifla.org/node/8586>, and the production of a roadmap for the implementation of a set of principles to guide the Internet’s development, the Internet Governance Forum now finds itself as just one of a number of global initiatives<https://cdt.org/blog/previewing-the-internet-governance-forum-in-istanbul/> discussing how the Internet might develop over the coming years. Discussions on the IGF’s future role in this situation will be intense.
While the IGF does not make concrete recommendations, for the first time a number of best practice forums have been held ahead of the meeting in order to create documents for discussion in Istanbul. IFLA has been closely involved in the production of a best practice document on creating an enabling environment for the production of local content<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/170-igf-2014/best-practice-forums-2014/1894-creating-an-enabling-environment-for-the-development-of-local-content>. Library and information professionals are invited to comment on the document through the IGF Review platform.<http://review.intgovforum.org/igf2014/best-practices/creating-an-enabling-environment-for-the-development-of-local-content/>

How can you get involved

As always, the IGF is also available for remote participation<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/remote-participation-2014>, and all sessions are livestreamed. While the schedule<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/schedule-igf2014> contains many tracks of interest to library and information professionals, IFLA recommends the following sessions at this year’s event:

Tuesday 2nd September

·         Dynamic Coalition on Public Access in Libraries<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/schedule-igf2014>, 09.00 – 10.30

·         Setting the Scene, Topical Insight and Debate Related to the Subthemes of IGF2014<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/schedule-igf2014>, 11.00-12.30

·         Best Practice Forum on Creating an Enabling Environment for the Production of Local Content<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/schedule-igf2014>, 11.00 – 12.30

Wednesday 3rd September

·         Workshop 195: The Internet Age: Adapting to the New Copyright Agenda<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/schedule-igf2014>, 14.30 – 16.00

·         Creating, Protecting and Providing Access to Digital Culture,<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/schedule-igf2014>16.30 – 18.00

Please also see the webversion<http://www.ifla.org/node/8966>.

Julia Brungs
Policy and Projects Officer
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
P.O. Box 95312
2509 CH The Hague
Netherlands
Phone: 0031703140884
Email: Julia.brungs at ifla.org<mailto:Julia.brungs at ifla.org>

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