[Pal-dc] DC Public Access: zoom call for IGF 2018 and more

[B. Shadrach]

In many developing nations, personalised access to knowledge sources is a
long way to go for a good percentage of citizens lack the ability to access
and assimilate information for their daily living. This includes a good
number of artisans, mini- and micro-entrepreneurs and women who depend
largely on local information for their business needs.  Public libraries
and public access initiatives do offer a big solace to them, provided the
animators and the intermediaries are able to be the interlocutors.

This requires on one hand advocacy among the decision-takers to strengthen
these systems but also enabling partnerships with actors who add value to
these systems.  I believe, discussions around the topic in IG adds a lot of
meaning for a good number of government officials are present in these
fora.  In India, we have recently launched two specific initiatives: a) The
Indian Public Library Movement; and, b) Reading Mission 2022.  Both these
initiatives work towards using public libraries and other public access
initiatives as means to promote learning, literacy and reading among
communities, pertaining to their immediate socio-economic needs.

Regards
B. Shadrach
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On Mon, May 28, 2018 at 3:52 PM, Esmeralda Moscatelli <
Esmeralda.Moscatelli at ifla.org> wrote:

> Dear all,
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> I just realized I have not shared with you an important document for
> public access in libraries. At IFLA, we have been working on this toolkit
> with the intention to provide a step by step guide for public librarians on
> how to advocate for public access in their countries/regions. I would
> appreciate any suggestions you could provide.
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> Also, in preparation for IGF 2018, it would be extremely useful to
> brainstorm about how this DC could contribute to highlight how public
> libraries are central to social cohesion, education and empowerment (and
> more) and present our findings in the context of the next IGF meeting.
> Also, there is an impetus for DCs to work together, and I would encourage
> you to read the attached list (below) to determine which cross
> collaborations would be most appropriate to our mission.
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> Should we have a zoom call sometime soon? Suggestions or comments on how
> to move things forward?
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> Thanks and have a good week,
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> Esmeralda
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> https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/dynamic-coalitions-4
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> *Esmeralda Moscatelli*
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> IFLA Policy and Research Officer
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> Esmeralda.moscatelli at ifla.org
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> Tel. 00 31 (0)70 314 0756
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> Skype: Esmeralda Moscatelli
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