Keynote: “Public librarians: A driving force for the sustainable development goals”. Proudly presented online at “The International Conference on Design and Development of Public Library Services.”
Issues of sustainability affect all libraries. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and improve people’s lives, present many opportunities for libraries to contribute. The presence of libraries in communities has a positive effect on the economic health of the communities. Libraries contribute to environmental awareness, broadband availability, and sustainable thinking. Libraries also play a huge role in making the SDGs understandable and part of people’s everyday lives. After a brief introduction to the 17 SDGs, Ojala outlines some initiatives in North America while Holmquist discusses European activities. Last, but not least, they point out ways to get started or move ahead with sustainability work for your library.
Sustainability and Sdgs in danish librariesJan Holmquist
I was happy to be part of the first Nordic Libraries Annual conference with the Theme "Towards Sustainable Futures".
I did a keynote about sustainability in Danish libraries mainly centered around UNs Sustainable Development Goals.
Ifla afli 2017 keynote international advocacy plan and librariesمكتبات اون لاين
عرض لبحث مقدم ضمن فعاليات لمؤتمر الإقليمي الثالث للاتحاد الدولي لجمعيات المكتبات ومؤسساته (إفلا) في المنطقة العربية بالتعاون مع الاتحاد العربى للمكتبات والمعلومات و المعهد العالي للتوثيق بجامعة منوبة في تونس – الحمامات في الفترة 26-27 أبريل 2017 حول موضوع "دور مؤسسات المكتبات المعلومات والأرشيف العربية في التنمية المستدامة".
http://arab-afli.org/main/post_details.php?alias=Ifla_Afli2017
IFLA Global Vision Ideas: Lessons and Opportunities for Indian Libraries by P...Susmita Chakraborty
Presentation at SALIS Webinar. 18th April, 2020
IFLA Global Vision Ideas: Lessons and Opportunities for Indian Libraries by Prof. Susmita Chakraborty, University of Calcutta
Email: susmita@caluniv.ac.in
Issues of sustainability affect all libraries. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and improve people’s lives, present many opportunities for libraries to contribute. The presence of libraries in communities has a positive effect on the economic health of the communities. Libraries contribute to environmental awareness, broadband availability, and sustainable thinking. Libraries also play a huge role in making the SDGs understandable and part of people’s everyday lives. After a brief introduction to the 17 SDGs, Ojala outlines some initiatives in North America while Holmquist discusses European activities. Last, but not least, they point out ways to get started or move ahead with sustainability work for your library.
Sustainability and Sdgs in danish librariesJan Holmquist
I was happy to be part of the first Nordic Libraries Annual conference with the Theme "Towards Sustainable Futures".
I did a keynote about sustainability in Danish libraries mainly centered around UNs Sustainable Development Goals.
Ifla afli 2017 keynote international advocacy plan and librariesمكتبات اون لاين
عرض لبحث مقدم ضمن فعاليات لمؤتمر الإقليمي الثالث للاتحاد الدولي لجمعيات المكتبات ومؤسساته (إفلا) في المنطقة العربية بالتعاون مع الاتحاد العربى للمكتبات والمعلومات و المعهد العالي للتوثيق بجامعة منوبة في تونس – الحمامات في الفترة 26-27 أبريل 2017 حول موضوع "دور مؤسسات المكتبات المعلومات والأرشيف العربية في التنمية المستدامة".
http://arab-afli.org/main/post_details.php?alias=Ifla_Afli2017
IFLA Global Vision Ideas: Lessons and Opportunities for Indian Libraries by P...Susmita Chakraborty
Presentation at SALIS Webinar. 18th April, 2020
IFLA Global Vision Ideas: Lessons and Opportunities for Indian Libraries by Prof. Susmita Chakraborty, University of Calcutta
Email: susmita@caluniv.ac.in
Keynote for Estonian library directors summer school: Public libraries: SDGs,...Jan Holmquist
Keynote for the National Library of Estonias summer school for library directors. Centred around Sustainable Development Goals, Strategy, current trends, Libraries supporting learning, How we connect with our communities, Biased tech and much more.
Age Friendly City: Definition and Case StudiesShakti Mishra
The WHO Age-friendly Cities framework developed in the Global Age-friendly Cities Guide proposes eight interconnected domains that can help to identify and address barriers to the well-being and participation of older people.
We believe that we need to change the way we deliver our services to make best use of our resources to improve outcomes for people across the county. We need to collaborate more effectively in delivering services, supporting people to improve and maintain their wellbeing to maximise their independence.
We will be working with our partners in the Conwy & Denbighshire Local Service Board (LSB) to improve strategic partnership activities in order to achieve the shared objectives of the Wellbeing Plan. We aim to build a picture of interdependencies, overlaps or gaps between partnership groups, including an overview of current membership, objectives, terms of reference, and governance.
The changing role of libraries in the knowledge-based economy and sustainable...e-Marefa
This keynote address was made at the second international conference of the Lebanese Library Association in Beirut under the title of Thinking together: innovate, share, preserve and access.
The new director of The Danish Library Association, Mr. Michel Steen-Hansen, gives a short introduction to The Danish Library Association based on a special association structure with local politicians as well as library professionals on the Council.
A main theme of this introduction will be to what degree political consensus is needed in this kind of organizational setup.
The Danish Library Association is organized on the basis of a number of local associations working on regional level. These local associations elect representatives to the Council of the National association. The Council elects from within its members an Executive Committee with ten members including a president, who is always a politician, and two vice presidents, one a politician and the other a library professional.
Michel Steen-Hansen will then introduce some current issues in focus,
including free an equal access in the modern society and some new programs
at the Libraries Denmark
Speakers: Michel Steen-Hansen, Executive Director, Danish Library Association
Public libraries as the learning hub in the community. Strategy and practical...Jan Holmquist
Public libraries are about providing access to information for all citizens. They are also about giving the community members the best possibilities to transform that information into knowledge.
When we look at libraries not only as a place for cultural inspiration or a house full of information -but also as the learning hub in the community, we focus on different ways of connecting with the community and new ways of delivering library services. We also have a new approach to what skillset librarians need to make this happen.
In his talk, Jan will give practical examples from his work as a library director in Denmark and New Zealand. Examples of working with learning as a strategy and how that impacted the library services delivered and how libraries reached out to the community.
New Horizons: How Libraries Create Smart Communities - For INFORUM 2018 in Pr...Jan Holmquist
Libraries are more important than ever. This is not the headline you see in news media these days. If there happens to be a library-related headline it often says that libraries are obsolete because of the technological development.
In a world where there is more information than ever before and where modern societies compete to get the attractive knowledge jobs librarians and libraries guide people towards digital literacy thereby empowering them as digital citizens and lifelong learners. Therefore libraries are strategically important for modern knowledge societies.
Aligning to the conference theme Different Perspectives, New Horizons Jan shares how a library strategy with a focus on learning lead to opening a library FabLab and what implications it has for supporting learning about new technology and creating new knowledge communities.
A library FabLab must have the focus on digital literacy, searching and evaluating information and actively supporting the creation of new knowledge just like the library does with more traditional media.
Jan also shares insights on European library advocacy from Public Libraries 2020 and the Library Advocacy Lab on how libraries change lives and he reveals the secret on how Public Libraries 2020 will be a driving force in creating a global knowledge school for forward-thinking librarians and why that is important.
https://www.inforum.cz/proceedings/2018/42
Keynote for Estonian library directors summer school: Public libraries: SDGs,...Jan Holmquist
Keynote for the National Library of Estonias summer school for library directors. Centred around Sustainable Development Goals, Strategy, current trends, Libraries supporting learning, How we connect with our communities, Biased tech and much more.
Age Friendly City: Definition and Case StudiesShakti Mishra
The WHO Age-friendly Cities framework developed in the Global Age-friendly Cities Guide proposes eight interconnected domains that can help to identify and address barriers to the well-being and participation of older people.
We believe that we need to change the way we deliver our services to make best use of our resources to improve outcomes for people across the county. We need to collaborate more effectively in delivering services, supporting people to improve and maintain their wellbeing to maximise their independence.
We will be working with our partners in the Conwy & Denbighshire Local Service Board (LSB) to improve strategic partnership activities in order to achieve the shared objectives of the Wellbeing Plan. We aim to build a picture of interdependencies, overlaps or gaps between partnership groups, including an overview of current membership, objectives, terms of reference, and governance.
The changing role of libraries in the knowledge-based economy and sustainable...e-Marefa
This keynote address was made at the second international conference of the Lebanese Library Association in Beirut under the title of Thinking together: innovate, share, preserve and access.
The new director of The Danish Library Association, Mr. Michel Steen-Hansen, gives a short introduction to The Danish Library Association based on a special association structure with local politicians as well as library professionals on the Council.
A main theme of this introduction will be to what degree political consensus is needed in this kind of organizational setup.
The Danish Library Association is organized on the basis of a number of local associations working on regional level. These local associations elect representatives to the Council of the National association. The Council elects from within its members an Executive Committee with ten members including a president, who is always a politician, and two vice presidents, one a politician and the other a library professional.
Michel Steen-Hansen will then introduce some current issues in focus,
including free an equal access in the modern society and some new programs
at the Libraries Denmark
Speakers: Michel Steen-Hansen, Executive Director, Danish Library Association
Public libraries as the learning hub in the community. Strategy and practical...Jan Holmquist
Public libraries are about providing access to information for all citizens. They are also about giving the community members the best possibilities to transform that information into knowledge.
When we look at libraries not only as a place for cultural inspiration or a house full of information -but also as the learning hub in the community, we focus on different ways of connecting with the community and new ways of delivering library services. We also have a new approach to what skillset librarians need to make this happen.
In his talk, Jan will give practical examples from his work as a library director in Denmark and New Zealand. Examples of working with learning as a strategy and how that impacted the library services delivered and how libraries reached out to the community.
New Horizons: How Libraries Create Smart Communities - For INFORUM 2018 in Pr...Jan Holmquist
Libraries are more important than ever. This is not the headline you see in news media these days. If there happens to be a library-related headline it often says that libraries are obsolete because of the technological development.
In a world where there is more information than ever before and where modern societies compete to get the attractive knowledge jobs librarians and libraries guide people towards digital literacy thereby empowering them as digital citizens and lifelong learners. Therefore libraries are strategically important for modern knowledge societies.
Aligning to the conference theme Different Perspectives, New Horizons Jan shares how a library strategy with a focus on learning lead to opening a library FabLab and what implications it has for supporting learning about new technology and creating new knowledge communities.
A library FabLab must have the focus on digital literacy, searching and evaluating information and actively supporting the creation of new knowledge just like the library does with more traditional media.
Jan also shares insights on European library advocacy from Public Libraries 2020 and the Library Advocacy Lab on how libraries change lives and he reveals the secret on how Public Libraries 2020 will be a driving force in creating a global knowledge school for forward-thinking librarians and why that is important.
https://www.inforum.cz/proceedings/2018/42
Library advocacy with heart for #ili2017Jan Holmquist
The way we form meaning is hugely based on the biases we have. Facts will not always convince people they are wrong. In this presentation.
I focus on succesful examples of library advocacy and discuss what makes a succes. I also share insights from the Library Advocacy Lab and Public Libraries 2020 that aims for raising political awareness about public libraries in the European Union.
Libraries: The best possible space today and beyondJan Holmquist
What skills do libraries and librarians need to be adriving force in creating smart communities?
How can we use strategy to advocate for the importance that we know we have for peoples lives?
These questions and more are part of this presentations. A few humble answers too.
Keynote for Internet Librarian International 2016.
In a world where we compete about knowledge jobs libraries are more important than ever. They are the one place where everyone's learning is actively supported. This is important to acknowledge when designing library strategy.
The theme of this years CILIPS conference is "Making connections". I am proud to do todays morning keynote.
Libraries are strategically important for modern knowledge societies. In the library people of all ages have a safe space for learning and exchanging ideas. In the knowledge economy where communities, regions and countries compete for knowledge jobs libraries are essential in actively supporting life long learning for all. Libraries facilitae connections between people and their knowledge. Thereby libraries are making their communities smarter.
Open libraries for EDGE conference Edinburg, Scotland 2016Jan Holmquist
Denmark’s public libraries are ‘open libraries’ — open around 15 hours a day, with staffing only about 16 hours a week.
If you have a library card, you already have the key to lock yourself into the library. You can check media in and out, use the internet, use a PC, play games, read newspapers, study etc.
What part does the building play in supporting the library strategy and the librarian in the community? How do we use nudging when we develop or change the library?
Jan believes the best library is created by being globally inspired and transforming that inspiration into acting locally in your community.
Presentation in Madrid, Spain 15 December 2015 for:
VIII Jornada Profesional de la Red De Bibliotecas del Instituto Cervantes: «Gamificación: el arte de aplicar el juego en la biblioteca»
Ignite Next Library: From global inspiration to local action. Global libraria...Jan Holmquist
My Ignite talk at #NEXTLIBRARY2015
At #nextlibrary2015 I did an Ignite talk about global librarianship. I shared the vision that in a world where countries compete on knowledge to get knowledge jobs and life long learning is valuable - Libraries are more important than ever.
We need to know how people learn, unlearn and relearn - and we need to have our own agenda about how we learn on a global level so we can be one step ahead as information professionals - and be even better to support the learning of our communities.
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Global librarian is not a title – it is a choice. Global librarianship is a mindset where you seek inspiration from global projects and translate them into making value in your community.
EduTech conference, Brisbane June 3rd 2015
This session explores the potential of mobile tools for delivering library services. It uses the 23 things framework for structuring a learning experience for library staff and customers or members. Learn how to create your own community learning experience, delve into the mobile library world, share experiences with your colleagues and be energized to try new learning methods in your community.
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Internet Librarian International, 2014 - London
Session A104 - Global inspiration, local action
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Driving force.pptx
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2. Public librarians: A driving force for the
sustainable development goals
Twitter: @janholmquist
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janholmquist/
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4. The next 20 minutes
Libraries and sustainability - a few examples
Librarians: Skills we need
Where do we go next?
The Sustainable Development Goals – short intro
7. We envisage a
world...
...free of poverty, hunger, disease and want where all
life can thrive.
...free of fear and violence
...with universal literacy
...with equitable and universal access to quality
education at all levels
...with equitable and universal access tohealth care
and social protection, where physical, mental and
social well-being are assured.
...where we reaffirm our commitments regarding the
human right to safe drinking water and sanitation and
where there is improved hygiene; and where food is
sufficient, safe, affordable and nutritious.
8. We envisage a
world...
...where human habitats are safe, resilient and
sustainable and where there is universal access to
affordable, reliable and sustainable energy.
...of universal respect for human rights and human
dignity, the rule of law, justice, equality and non-
discrimination; of respect for race, ethnicity and
cultural diversity; and of equal opportunity permitting
the full realization of human potential and
contributing to shared prosperity.
...which invests in its children and in which every child
grows up free from violence and exploitation.
...in which every woman and girl enjoys full gender
equality and all legal, social and economic barriers to
their empowerment have been removed.
9. We envisage a
world...
...just, equitable, tolerant, open and socially inclusive
world in which the needs of the most vulnerable are
met.
...in which every country enjoys sustained, inclusive
and sustainable economic growth and decent work
for all.
… in which consumption and production patterns and
use of all natural resources – from air to land, from
rivers, lakes and aquifers to oceans and seas - are
sustainable.
...in which democracy, good governance and the rule
of law as well as an enabling environment at national
and international levels, are essential for sustainable
development, including sustained and inclusive
economic growth, social development, environmental
protection and the eradication of poverty and hunger.
10. We envisage a
world...
...in which development and the application of
technology are climate-sensitive, respect biodiversity
and are resilient.
...in which humanity lives in harmony with nature and
in which wildlife and other living species are
protected.
11. "We the Peoples" are the celebrated opening words of the UN Charter.
It is "We the Peoples" who are embarking today on the road to 2030.
Our journey will involve Governments as well as Parliaments, the UN
system and other international institutions, local authorities,
indigenous peoples, civil society, business and the private sector, the
scientific and academic community – and all people. Millions have
already engaged with, and will own, this Agenda. It is an Agenda of the
people, by the people, and for the people – and this, we believe, will
ensure its success."
13. … empower all people, protect the
planet and actively support a
prosperous life for all human
beings.
Ambition
14. Global problems require global solutions
Libraries are a global network of
organzations with a focus on learning,
knowledge and culture – and we are in
the heart of the community
15. A local focus with a connection to the
global knowledge and actions will have a
huge impact.
17. How are libraries working with the SDGs?
https://librarymap.ifla.org/stories
IFLA SDG stories
IFLA focus on the SDGs: How libraries already
contribute and can contribute more in the future
18. Denmark: National level
“SDGs, Elderly Citizens and Libraries” 2 year project
"Intends to engage senior citizens in local communities
around the SDGs. Furthermore, the scope is to strengthen
the well-being of the senior citizens by enabling them to
contribute of making a meaningful difference, in
cooperation with others."
21. Projects at libraries: Local level
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Community gardens:
Grow and harvest
Special fund: Locals can apply for funds
for sustainability projects that make a
positive difference in Aarhus, Denmark.
(Money from selling used books)
Host a SDG festival
for the community
Seed library
Repair workshops
Highlight stories
about projects
Host events
Partnership with
other organizations
Bring people together
Information to the public
22. "A librarian is a connector of people,
knowledge, learning and communities. She
is the friendly neighbourhood hero actively
working to make communities smarter – one
person at a time.
She knows her community and can translate
complicated information into new learning
opportunities"
Jan Holmquist
23. Libraries are the cultural institutions that
reach most people – and where everyone
expects new learning.
The librarian is the key asset of any library
24. The librarians skillset and knowledge of
the community combined makes the
librarian the perfect driving force for
supporting people to have real impact on
meeting the SDGs
25. Actively connect and support citizens for
SDG action with real impact
Translate the SDGs into tangible goals
that are meaningful to the community
Skills we need
27. Do I have the required basic knowledge about the 17 SDGs and their sub-goals to
work with them as part of our core mission for the years to come?
• Who shall we partner up with and what new skills do we need in order to work
professionally with the SDGs?
• Can I combine knowledge from the different goals so we can make an impact on
more than a few goals?
• How do we, as a library, reach people in our community who are not already
interested in the SDGs? In what way can we reach them?
• How do we inspire the community to work with us as partners on projects within
the SDG framework?
• How can we make sure that we think outside the box regarding the SDGs and not
just support the most prominent projects?
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