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Mingzhou Zhang | It was a great honor for The IBBY National Section of Iran has based at the CBCI, was established in compiled for children and young people. me to have had a chance to visit National also, over the years, nominated highly 1964, just as IBBY was expanding around The project started in 1979 and the Library and Archives of Iran and to meet qualified children’s literature scholars to the world. The excellent work of IBBY first volume was published in 1992. It you. Thank you so much for sparing your serve on the Andersen Jury, including Ms Iran has always been highly respected is projected that EYP will be completed precious time to receive me at the National Sahar Tarhandeh and Ms Shohreh Yousefi and is one of the most effective sections in 25 volumes. More than 250 scholars Library, it was such a wonderful experience. in recent years. of IBBY regarding and researchers in 31 specialized groups During my visit, I had the honor of being Hundreds of reading promo- contribute to this monumental work on shown some of the antique books, which books that have tion. The Secretary a voluntary basis. An important feature was a genuine eye opener for me. I was been submitted to General of CBCI, of the Encyclopedia is its focus on the especially interested in the early Iranian the jury members Ms Noushin Ansari geography, history and culture of Iran. edition of H.C. Andersen Fairy Tales. for their assess- was bestowed with Major support for IBBY Iran was This connection to IBBY, the International ment of the Author Honorary Mem- given in 2016 by the Sharjah/IBBY Board on Books for Young People, is very Award candidates, bership of IBBY Fund for Children in Crisis to respond meaningful. Since 1956, IBBY has pre- have been donated in 2010 for her to the needs of children in the de- sented the Hans Christian Andersen Award by the Children’s long term commit- prived eastern region of Iran. The Bam- to authors and illustrators whose complete Book Council of ment to the ideals dad Library Project used these funds works have made an important and last- Iran (CBCI) to the and work of IBBY. to establish libraries in three villages. ing contribution to children’s literature. NLAI for the cre- Ms Ansari was Nearly 550 students at primary and middle The Andersen Award is the most pres- ation of the Inter- a member of the school, have benefitted from the support, tigious international recognition given to national Children’s Literature Section. Ms IBBY Executive Committee from 1986 at the same time 44 teachers were trained an author and an illustrator of children’s Zohreh Ghaeni has also served on the Jury, to 1990, and was a member of the IBBY at 40 workshops. books. With Iran’s long history of superb in 2002 and 2004, and she was later elected Developing Countries Committee for the Today the situation across the world is art and stories, it is not surprising that Jury President for the 2008 and 2010 latter half of her term of office. A major becoming more and more difficult as the the Award was given to the Iranian artist Awards. Currently Ms Ghaeni is a mem- achievement of CBCI is the publication of culture of populism is growing and em- Fashid Mesghali in 1974, and author Far- ber of the IBBY Executive Committee. the Encyclopedia for Children and Young pathy is diminishing. This is especially had Hassanzadeh was a finalist in 2018. The IBBY National Section of Iran, People. This is a unique reference book true for children as ... [continued to Page 4]

IBBY President Iranians Experts Commemoration Ceremony of Touran Mirhadi in Iran in IFLA Mingzhou Zhang, [President of Interna- Touran Mirhai (1306-1395) the expert tion ceremony of 92nd birthday of Touran Recently, Some Iranian experts have ap- tional Board on Books for Young People and professor of Children literature, ex- was held by CBC and The World’s Chil- pointed as a member of the IFLA Committees IBBY], was guest of Iranians on Thurs- pert of education and training, was one of dren Research Institute in cooperation of and working groups and also winner of IFLA day, April 25. In his tour to Iran, Ming- founder of CBC and one of great cultural NLAI. In the beginning of the ceremony, conference participation grant as bellow. zhou Zhang visited NLAI, CBC, Avay-e figures of Iran who worked more than 60 Noushafarin Ansari [secretary of Iran - IFLA Conference Participation Grants/ Mandegar Empowerment Institute, (one years in education, children culture and CBC], welcomed the guests and explained Farnaz Daneshjoo [Allameh Tabataba’i Uni- of affiliated centers of “Read with Me” children literature fields and she was one about the historical activities and thoughts versity], Program), Institute for the Intellectual De- - Working Group on Bibliographic Con- velopment of Children and Young Adults ceptual Models (BCM Review Group)/ and the Institute for Research on the His- Masoomeh Niknia [Kharazmi University], tory of Children’s Literature. In such visits, - Serials and Other Continuing Resources Zhang admired the instructors of “Read with Section/ Hamideh Memari [NLAI], Me” program and referred to his travel to - UNIMARC Committee; The Biblio- Iran as a memorable experience. He also graphic Conceptual Models Review Group/ visited the museum of Aran Group pup- Saeedeh Akbari-Daryan [NLAI], pets and their behind scene and workshop. - Serials and Other Continuing Resources During this visitation, Zhang became Section/ Parisa Pasyar [NLAI], surprised for watching puppets and deco- - Committee on Standards; Public Libraries rations and promised to invite Aran Pup- / Fatemeh Pazooki [IPLF] pet Theater Group to China and to open a new connection in cultural interaction iBulletin congratulates them and wishes between Iran and China as two impor- them success. tant countries in the world’s civilization.

of influential characters in this regard. of Touran. “Mirhadi handed us a valuable Since 1979, she was directing compila- legacy to us and it leaves us with two tion and writing the “children and young questions. First, where we are now? And adults dictionary.”In 2017, Mirhadi was second, how can we transfer this valuable nominated to gain Astrid Lindgren Me- legacy to the next generations?” she said. morial Award. Two Discourses about In this ceremony, Naser Yusefi [Direc- Educational Libraries and their Role in tor of World’s Children Research Insti- Development of Reading Habit, the Work- tute], as the representative of the holders book of Children Instructors, the Annual of the ceremony and Pendar Khomarlou Plan of Instructors in Kindergartens, [Son of Touran], as the representative Searching in Ways and Methods of Train- of her family, thanked hosts and guests ing, who went, who came are some books of the ceremony and her birthday cake of Touran Mirhadi. The commemora- was cut and distributed by the speakers. Page 2 April - June 2019 Volume 2 Issue 8

The Best Middle East’s Print MOU: Azerbaijan’s Works Iranian Museum Regional Forum Iran and Iraq in NLAI In the 12th Ceremony for Introduction “We held several meetings with the prac- In the fifth day of 32nd International Tehran In the new course of cooperation between NLAI of the Best Iranian Museum, the juries of titioners of print and packing industry Book Fair, on April 28, a meeting was held in and Azerbaijan National Library in April 2019, ICOM voted for the Astan Quds Razavi from Iraq, Kurdistan’s Erbil, Afghanistan the Tehran Book Fair venue in which Mohsen a total of 36 books, Azerbaijan National Library nd Museum in the “management develop- and Turkey during the Gulf Print and Pack Javadi, President of 32 International Tehran granted 4 non-book sources and 4 journals to ment” and “collection” sections in 2018. Fair, held in Dubai, and forming the Middle Book Fair, Ghader Ashena, vice president of NLAI. Azerbaijan National Library or the public “This appraisal was carried out through East’s Print Regional Union was one of ap- 32nd International Tehran Book Fair, and Ab- library of Mirza Fath’ali Akhondzadeh has been provals of these meetings,” Babak Abedin, dolvahb al-Razi, president of Iraq book fair. In four classes: private museums, small pub- founded in Baku in 1922 and since its establish- [Director of Iran Print Industry Exporters this meeting a MOU was signed for exchang- ment has worked as the public and governmental lic museums, and large public Museums, Union] said. “It has been supposed that a ing booths in Iran and Iraq book fairs. In this library of Azerbaijan. Generally, this library is and Astan Quds Razavi Museum was cho- MOU and instruction, centered on Iran, meeting, Al-Razi pointed to the potentials one known with the name of Mirza Fath’ali Akhon- sen out of large public museums’ class,” to be developed in order to follow various may find in the cooperation between the two dzadeh, the famous Azerbaijani playwright and Mahdi Gheysari Nik, the Deputy of Mu- services of printing and packaging through countries and stated his hopes that holding such philosopher, who used to live in Qajar Era in Iran. seums Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi said. cooperation with each other.” He added. fairs would increase and enhance interactions Already during the 15 international Ta- Astan Quds Razavi Museum is the big- briz Book Fair, a MOU was signed between gest endowed museum Iran which is lo- the two libraries in order to exchange books, cated in Mashhad City. This museum share experiences and introduce culture of has been developed based the endowed two countries. Regarding the cultural and his- works and works used in the Imam Reza torical commonalities between Iran and Azer- holy shrine. The initial building of this baijan, extension of cooperation between the museum was founded across the east- two countries would result in strengthening ern side of Goharshad Mosque in 1937. of relation and exchanging know-how and Elsewhere in his remarks, Abedin said, and connections on the fields of printing and information about libraries an knowledge. “For joint investments in the region’s publishing and translating works of authors of countries, we have predicted differ- Iran and Iraq. While stating his pleasure for ent purposes and we hope to reach some having president of Iraq book fair in Iran and good outcomes as the result of extension said that this book fair can pave the way for in- of such interactions, because in contrast creasing communications and relations between to many countries in the region, Iranian the young authors of Iran and Iraq. It is wor- print industry enjoys some higher capac- thy to say that Tehran International Book Fair ity to export printing goods and products.” is held every year since 1987 during late April Gulf Print & Pack was held in Air- in Tehran. This year, the 32nd International port Expo Dubai on 15 to 18 April show- Tehran Book Fair, with the motto of “Read- ing the companies news of United Arab ing is Power” was one of the greatest cultural Emirates and internationals related to events in Iran. More than 3400 Iranian and for- sectors Water, Plastic industry, Waste man- eign publishers were attended in the book fair agement, Labeling, Packing, Industrial in a space roughly 30000 sq-m inc the Imam fairs, Plastics, Packaging, Health, Services. Khomeini Mosalla from 24 April to 4 May.

A Valuable Letter to Iranian Universities Iranian Institutes in Persian Manuscripts Iranian Librarians! in Times Ranking Web Ranking System in LOC In a note about the recent incidents in Times Ranking website published According to the newest report of NEMA On the occasion of the New Iranian Iran and activities of the Public Iranian Li- the list of the best Asian Universi- System, the status of the Iranian Insti- Year Celebration, aka Nowruz, which braries, Jan Richards, [chair of IFLA pub- ties in 2019. 4 Iranian universities are tutes in the web ranking systems in 2018 is one of the most ancient celebrations, lic libraries committee], explained about among the 100 best Asian Universities. was published. Also, in this report the pro- remained from the ancient Iran epoch, how Iranian public libraries have helped Muhammad Javad Dehghani, Director cedure of annual ranking of Iranian insti- for the first time the library of the US flood-stricken people in various provinces of ISC, said, “Times Ranking Website is tutes in such systems has been reported. Congress unveiled digitally a collection of Iran. She concludes her note with this: one of the most valid ranking systems in Ranking of universities’ webs, ranking of of rare Persian language manuscripts. Many of you will have read about the exten- the world, which for the first time 2013 research centers’ webs, ranking of universities These documents provide scien- sive flooding that has occurred in the Islamic started to rank Asian Universities along are based on Google Scholar citations and the tific, religious, philosophical and liter- Republic of Iran over the past few weeks. The with its other international rankings. global rankings of webs of universities and col- ary subjects which are very valuable weather event that began in March has af- The Asian ranking of Times in 2019 leges are among the key pivots of this report. across the Persian language lands. fected 28 of 31 provinces across the country. covers 417 universities from 27 countries. According to the new report of NEMA system, The collection includes 150 manuscripts, According to authorities 78 people have been which most of the date back to the 13th AD killed and 1,076 injured. It is estimated that 10 and represent the diversity of religious and million people have been affected and that as mystical traditions in the Persian culture. many as 2 million may be in need of some form Since 10th century, Persian language of assistance. At least 296,000 people report- has become the cultural language of edly remain displaced. The widespread dam- a vast area of the western, central and ages to the road and transportation network are southern Asia. Today, Persian is the making villages and small towns inaccessible. local language of Iran, Afghanistan, Against the background of this national Tajikistan and some regions in the disaster the Iran Public Library Foundation central, southern Asia and Caucasus. and the public library sector are working Tsinghua University from China ranks the number of Iranian universities among the In this collection, one may find with the community to support the citizens first among the other Asian universi- list of the best “Webometrics” has reached to some unique manuscripts of clas- of Iran, and in particular children and young ties. Singapore National University and 607 institutes. Moreover, 188 Iranian institutes sical and less-known poems writ- people. Under the banner ‘Spring Kind- Hong Kong Science and Industry Univer- are among the best world institutes based on the ten in very beautiful calligraphies. ness’ a program has been launched to dis- sity rank second and third, respectively. citations of Google Scholar. According to the It also includes Shahnameh, an tribute books, games and toys to children in There are 29 Iranian universities in Webometrics report, number of Iranian research epic about before Islam era in Iran. flood ravaged areas with libraries acting as this list. Iran has grown considerably centers in the ranking system of webs of research It also includes the most famous Per- deposit stations and the library infrastructure not only in terms of number of univer- centers has reached to 72 research centers. Also, sian poems belonged to Sa’di, Hafez, being used to deliver these items – don’t sities, but also in terms of its ranking in 307 Iranian universities are in the inventory of Rumi, Jami and Nizami Ganjavi. you love the convoy of Bookmobiles below? 2018. Noushirvani University, Babol, the best options of uniRank. Through launching “These rare Persian manuscripts in- Libraries are also supporting relief efforts with ranking the ranking of 43 is the first Status of Iran Science, Technology and Innova- dicate how diverse and universal is this through use of their spaces to store goods one among the Iran universities and it is tion in the World (NEMA) system, IRANDOC collection, because many of them are and cook food. There are some wonder- followed by Amir Kabir University of tries to monitor the results of various systems rotted in India, Central Asia, Caucasus ful images on the Foundation’s Instagram Technology (80) and Sharif University of analyzing science, technology and innova- and territories of Ottoman Empire and feed @iranpl. Further information on the of Technology (86). In this list, Kashan tion and then to prepare different practical re- Persian Language local lands”, Hirad floods is available on the relief web site. University with the ranking of 99 is ports for the policy makers. NEMA system is Dinavari, [expert of African and Middle A big ‘hats off’ to our colleagues in Iran! the fourth Iranian excellent university. available for all in http://nema.irandoc.ac.ir. East collections of this library] said. Page 3 April - June 2019 Volume 2 Issue 8

Publishing and its Related Issues part 2: More about publishing preferred “publishing studies”. There are also lar in the different societies. Their differences is a pure art; it means that you cannot con- literatures which consider publishing studies and their reasons of differences are of subjects sider the publishing in the field of arts along as a subset of “book studies”. Anyway, in re- of case studies and comparative studies, so it with other arts. However, maybe some prod- cent years several universities have designed is another theme in the publishing studies area. ucts of publishing area are designed and pre- the PhD course for the publishing studies The Publishing Studies uses all knowledge pared so artistically which can be categorized major and some students have already gradu- and sciences which are used to analyze the as an artistic work. For instance, in printing Abdolhossein Azarang [Writer and researcher; ated from these universities in the new major. combined components of the “Publishing and publishing Baysonghori Shahnameh, a Member of the Great Islamic Encyclopedia] The “publishing studies” is an extensive Studies”, hence to be informed about them is book which was published many years ago in This apparently simple question has faced field of study whose consisting elements are necessary. Communication sciences and media Tehran and many artists were involved with very extensive and various answers in the mod- increasing continuously. Culture, economics, studies, audience studies, knowledge and in- the production of it, certain arts and tech- ern world. Historically, when the publishing sociology, politics, urban anthropology, com- formation sciences, bibliography, economics, niques have been used, as when you see it, world only was limited to the paper-form pub- merce, technology, communications, society’s commerce and management, statistics, ac- you may wonder you are watching a museum lishing, it was easier to answer the question, needs to recognize, know, be informed, enter- counting and warehousing, sociology, ethnol- artifact. Without doubt, this artistic publish- but now, when every day the range of publish- tain and enjoy reading are mingle to each other ogy, ethnography, computers and electronics ing work is an example of how the artistic ing industry is growing more, more ways and in this field and make a combination which and some other sciences are among them. talent can be used in the publishing field. tools are appeared, its applications, users and is not the specialized subject of any of them; They are among sciences whose findings and Besides taking advantage of it’s certain as a result its influence circle are increasing, it is a very complicated mixture, influenced achievements are necessary for the publishing techniques, publishing pays attention to fancy so this question can be categorized as one of by many factors in different society and takes studies and it uses their results directly. If any and aesthetical aspects, graphical arts, arts the most challenging questions of our time. various form for differences in conditions and of these sciences experiences a sort of change, and techniques related to colorology, bind- Now, let me see is it possible to analyze the situations. The “Publishing Studies” also deals the publishing will change too. For instance, ing, cover designing. Some audiences and question and find a convincing answer for it. with certain aspects such as occupation, skills if new information is gained about a certain customers of publishing products only pay What is publishing? Is it a science or in- and activity whose special product is “Pub- social group or a certain ethnicity, it would attention to the artistic aspects of works, dustry? Is a profession, business, trade or a lishing Material”. As a sellable product, it can affect the audiences of the publishing, thus, but others may consider these aspects along nonprofessional activity? Is it a social and find its own markets, so inevitably it is sub- as quality of a group of audiences is changes, with other aspects. Thus, there are a set of economic activity or a cultural one? Is it a ject to the economic demand and supply rules then the type of publishing product will be works in which artistic considerations are struggle and effort in favor of the society’s and is categorized under the emblem distrib- changed, as well. If a new media is developed, covered in compilation, printing and pub- prosperity and the science and culture’s de- utable, advertisable, exchangeable economic like USB port, which came to the market after lishing them. Even the simple books some- velopment, or is a harmful thing for the man- goods. In other words, since publishing area DVDs, CDs and floppies, it will immediately how take advantage of the artistic factor. kind, but a profitable thing for people who produces a sort of cultural product which can affect the publishing, because a new media The practical experience shows that cus- just care about themselves no one else? Truly, be sold and consumed, so it is an economic ac- has become available for publishing which tomers prefer works from which they can in which category can put the publishing? tivity; however, it cannot be considered as an may bring about a sensible change in the feel the smell of arts. Human being’s nature Publishing is not science, because it does not exclusively economic activity, because some transmission capacities. If a new technique is inclines to arts. Publishers who recognize develop a new knowledge, although it plays a non-economic aspects play key roles there invented in the warehousing, the paper form and meet this natural desire of mankind, are key role in introducing and publishing all new which will be explained later in this article. publishing warehouse would be influenced. those who usually publish artistic works. sciences. Some literatures have pointed to it as To perform and keep its activities, Publish- In a nutshell, all of these are among the im- Hence, the artistic aspect in publishing is “publishing sciences”, others have denied this ing uses various ways, tools, forces, factors portant issues of the Publishing Studies field. another field which must be considered. term and its application, and instead they have and strategies. None of them are exactly simi- Is publishing a sort of arts? No, publishing (To be continued…..)

Iranian Heritage in the Visually Impaired People International Memory of the World Program National Festival Archives Week

As a sub-branch of National Commission registered in the list of MOW Programme, Given the special status of Braille in Thanks to the efforts of the Archival ser- for UNESCO, the MOW National Commit- so far: Bayasanghori Shâhnâmeh” (Prince meeting the informative needs and de- vices department of NLAI the International tee was formed in 2005 whose mission is im- Bayasanghor’s Book of the Kings); The mands of the blind people and the gradual Archives Week was held in the building of plementation of purposes of the UNESCO’S Deed For Endowment: Rab’I-Rashidi (RabI- decline of its popularity in two past de- National Archive of Iran on June 3 for a week. MOW Program, which has been founded in Rashidi Endowment) 13th Century manu- cades, especially in Iran, special atten- Concurrent with the commemoration of 1992 for identifying, disseminating infor- script; Administrative Documents of Astan-e tion of international organizations and International Archives Week, Hamed Iran- mation and making available the documen- Quds Razavi in the Safavid Era; Al-Tafhim li treaties to maintain, extension and ac- shahi, [the Director General of Archival tary legacy of all countries. This committee Awa’il Sana’at al-Tanjim; Collection of Neza- knowledgement of this writing system Services of NLAI], unveiled the poster is composed of 9 legal members and 9 real mi’s Panj Ganj; Dhakhīra-yi Khārazmshāhī; and also the importance of recognition designed based on a sketch offered by In- members who are chosen out of experts of the A Collection of selected maps of Iran in the and introduction of Braille to the society, ternational Council on Archives (ICA) documentary legacy. For Qajar Era (1193 - 1344 now, the committee is pre- Lunar Calendar / 1779- sided by Ashraf Broujerdi, 1926 Gregorian Calendar; Head of the NLAI. As a Kulliyyāt-i Sa’di; Al-Ma- regular monthly routine, saalik Wa Al-Mamaalik the national committee (Book of Roads and King- of the MOWProgramme doms); Jāme’ al-Tavarikh. holds a specialized meet- Also, two books titled ‘Al- ing attending by all of its masalek va Almamalek’, members in the National ‘Vandidad’ and two docu- Library and Archives of Iran building. Ex- mentaries titled ‘Jan-e Marjan’ and ‘Karbala’s the NLAI has decided to hold the Na- and said, “Holding various programs to plaining about decisions and plans of the Images’ were registered in the Asia-Pacific list tional Festival of Article Writing for the commemorate IAW is a good opportunity committee within the current year, Farhad of the UNESCO’s Memory of the World. Four visually impaired people with Braille. to exchange knowledge for archivists.” Nazari, [the Secretary of National commit- workgroups were formed in order to achieve The first course of the festival with the Holding an exhibition about “cultural tee of the MOW Programme] said, “The first goals of the MOW Program and to safeguard motto of “Braille, A White Calligraphy as presence of Iran in the international events” meeting of the committee, presided by Ashraf Iran’s documentary legacy. Through partici- Wide as the Vision” will be held through and holding the First Congress on Archival Broujerdi, in the current year was held in Na- pation of various experts of the documentary three subjective pivots and with the aim of Studies were among programs of this week. tional Library and Archives of Iran building legacy, these four workgroups titled “ap- maintain and extending the Persian version David Fricker [President of ICA] in the last April. Compiling 14 books about praisal of works for registering”, “Protection of Braille, disseminating more information in his message said: Our opportu- legacies which have been registered in the and Monitoring”, “Introduction and accessi- about Braille across the society, promoting nity to collect our ideas, concerns and international and regional inventories of the bility” and “education” will start their works and encouraging institutionalization of this our achievements as Archives and Ar- MOW Programme was among the approvals in the current year. Of other plans of the cur- system among visually impaired People. chivists and share it with the world. of this meeting. Emad al-Din Sheikh al-Ho- rent year, formation of the provincial commit- The sent articles will be appraised If we all get engaged and speak up together, kamaee, one of members of the national com- tee of the MOW Programme in each province and ranked in terms of meeting orthog- we can shine a light on our work and our mittee of the MOW Programme, was tasked with the governor general, as its head, and raphy, Braille calligraphy and content. value to the world, promoting the importance with managing the compilation of these 14 representatives of all related organizations Visual impairment is a global public of Archives but also developing a broader books. These books are supposed to prepare can be pointed. If it happens, then each prov- health problem. Worldwide, an estimated 45 appreciation by everybody of the documen- and print in both Persian and English. From ince can introduce its own valuable legacies million people are blind, and an additional tary heritage of humanity and why it matters Iran, the following 10 legacies have been and also can protect its registered legacies. 135 million are severely visually impaired. during these times of rapid social change. Page 4 April - June 2019 Volume 2 Issue 8

German University Iranians in the Turkey, China & Iran: RDA in the Iranian Professors in Iran True Story Award Pull together Universities’ Libraries Besides introducing the Khaneh Ketab The ceremony for the True Story Award, Following the meeting made between The second meeting of the joint workgroup Institute and explaining about its activi- which is the first global journalism prize, is Ashraf Broujerdi, Iran’s [Head of NLAI], for launching RDA standard in the libraries ties, Niknam Husseinipour, the CEO of held in Berne, Switzerland, on August 31, 2019 and the Turkey ambassador to Tehran, the of Shahid Beheshti University and Allama Khaneh Ketab Institute, explained about and its three main winners will be announced. inauguration ceremony of opening Turkey Tabatabaee University was held in the central the international Book of The Year Award In this great event, whose aim is to make re- chamber to NLAI was held on April 17. The library hall of Shahid Beheshti University on and how they receive books from other porters’ voices known beyond the borders ceremony was attended by Broujerdi and June 16, 2019. “Libraries do not need to wait countries and how the books are analyzed. of their home countries, 924 journalists from Majid Khan, [the cultural ambassador of until a governmental organization or institute The German Group also paid a visit to tens of countries have participated and have Turkey] to Tehran and a number of cultural do something and then follow it, they need do the secretariat of Islamic Republic of Iran presented their works in Persian, Arabic, Eng- authorities of both countries. In this cham- it by themselves and formation of this work- Book of the Year Award and got informa- lish, Russian, French, Chinese, Indian, Portu- ber, books written by Turkish authors and group is something good and we need to start tion about different parts of IBNA. This visit guese, Spanish, Japanese, Italian and German. also works which represent culture and tra- the practical aspect of the work as soon as was attended by Armin Wildfeuer, [Profes- 39 reports in 12 various languages which ditions of Turkey will be showed. Likewise, possible,”, Taheri [Head of Allama Tabata- sor of Koln University], Werner Schonik, have been published in NewYork Times, Le- in the first of May, the China chamber was baee University Library] said. According to Professor of Economics and social Sciences Mond, The Süddeutsche Zeitung, BBC, etc. opened by Broujerdi and Pang Sen, Ambas- the Haji Zainolabedini [Head of Shahid Be- of the Koln University, Taissen, [chair of had reached the final stage of this competition. sador of China to Tehran. China chamber heshti University Library] proposition it was Politics School of Koln University], Manik, In Persian language section, “Censor Traders” covers many books on culture, society, etc. determined that an educational and training [Professor of Theology of Wien University, written by Alireza Gholami and Hassan Hu- it is located in the Farabi Hall of NLAI. It is workshop to be held for the members of the Sister Luvier, [a German Nun], Muham- maiun (Tajrobeh Magazin), “If you arrested in worthy to say that making Iranian acquainted group and also to make connections with the mad Ali Shomali, [Director of International charge of murder and have no money” written with the culture and civilization of China, es- Iranian librarians who live out of Iran and are Islamic Studies Institute], Seyed Muham- by Fatemeh Karimkhan (ISNA) and “Telegram, pecially its recent achievements and develop- experienced in working with RDA to take ad- mad Reza Moradi Mohaddeth, [succes- the Shaken Popular” written by Tahereh Rahimi ments, are of goals of launching this chamber. vantage of their experiences. sor and research deputy of International (Sedaye Parsi) have been nominated. The juries In the side of this meetting, a group con- Accordingly, the RDA committee has Islamic Studies Institute], Shojaeipoor, for the Persian language section are Amir Hus- sisting five Chinese civil activists was started to translate RDA standard. He policy-making [director of Qom Peace sein Cheheltan, Muhammad Ghaed and Serguey invited by the Iranian Embassy to Bei- added,Since the former standard has been and Religions Institute] and Taher Amini Barseghian. Since 30 August, for three days, jing to participate in the 32nd TIBF. removed and most libraries of the world are Golestani [public relations manager of reli- the nominees participate in the world festival of During this visit, 20 title Chinese books using RDA, we hope that, after the transla- gions conversation and international deputy journalists and discuss about their works. 30,000 translated into Persian were awarded to the tion of the new one was published, the Ira- of Al-Mustafa International University] Switzerland Frank is paid to all of nominees. Iranian flood-stricken children. nian catalogers would be able to use it.

Greece Ambassador Long-term Partnership for the Iranian Children iBulletin is Official Periodical of in NLAI Iranian library and Information Science [continued from Page 1] ... they are caught ing with the United Nations on its Sustain- Dimitri Alexandrakis, Ambassador of Greece Association incorporate with National up in conflicts and hurt by poli- able Development Goals (SDGs), which to the IR. Iran, met Ashraf Broujerdi, [Head of Library and Archive of I.R.Iran. cies that forget or even ignore them. were adopted by world leaders in 2015. NLAI] on May 15, 2019. In the beginning of ISSN 2588-6827 I often think of the time when Ms Jella Encompassing everything from health to the visit, Broujerdi welcomed her guest and [email protected] Lepman founded IBBY in Switzerland gender equality and education, the Goals pointed to the long-standing ties between iBulletin_info after World War II, which was also a time will mobilize efforts around the world to Iran and Greece and said, “Since these two of turmoil. IBBY was founded on the end all forms of poverty, fight inequali- countries have an enriched and great history, iBulletin.info belief that children’s books are an im- ties and tackle climate change. IBBY has this visit can be a starting point for more cul- iBulletin Board portant tool for promoting international joined efforts with its partner, the Inter- tural interaction between the two countries.” Lead Editor: understanding and peace. IBBY contin- national Publishers Association (IPA), Head of NLAI referred to the interna- Fariborz Khosravi ues to believe that children everywhere to launch the Sustainable Development tional headquarters and centers as the best Editors: should have access to books with high Goals Book Club. For the next 17 months spaces and places for making common Saleh Zamani | Fatemeh Pazooki literary and artistic standards and thus be- the Book Club will present a monthly se- an joint interactions and stated, “Iran and Contributors: come enthusiastic and informed readers. lection of books for children from 5 to Greece both are members of such centers Samira Falsafi (Administrative assistant) To act on the belief that all children have 12 years focusing one of the 17 SDGs. and they are also active in the fields of cul- Saeed Kalati (Translator) Parinaz Babaei a right to read, IBBY is very active in read- This is just a brief glimpse of IBBY’s ture, documents, digital resources, visual Soode Samipoor ing promotion. There are two major awards: work, much more information about and audio resources and enjoy an interna- Sakineh Ghasempour established in 1984, the IBBY-Asahi Read- IBBY’s international activities, as well tional status and accordingly one can use Maryam Hasanzadeh ing Promotion Award is presented to insti- as the activities of its 79 National Sec- the current condition to take joint decisions Mostafa Ahangar Kimia Taghidzadeh tutions or associations whose outstanding tions, can be found at www.ibby.org. and making influences in such gatherings.” Khadije Negahdari activities are judged to be making a lasting In 2018 IBBY members celebrated chil- She referred to IFLA as one of the joint chap- Elahe Hosseini contribution to reading promotion programs dren’s reading and literature at the 36th ters of such discussions and added, “Since Iran & for children and young people; and the IBBY World Congress in Athens, Greece, and Greece both are members of IFLA, and Abdolhossein Azarang Mingzhou Zhang newly established IBBY-iRead Outstanding under the theme East Meets West around so we can begin a common point in the field Reading Promoter Award that recognizes Children’s Books and Fairy Tales. This of exchanging knowledge and subjects which Designer and webmaster: Mostafa Ahangar outstanding individuals who are working theme was echoed throughout the con- can be extracted from the written resources.” to promote the expansion and development gress with speakers from the East and the Later in this meeting, Dimitri Alexandra- Special thanks to: of children’s reading. The annual IBBY-Ya- West, as well as from the North and the kis thanked his host for paving the way for Ashraf Broujerdi mada grants help develop a book cultures South. A keynote speaker was the Iranian this visitation and pointed to the histori- for children in all regions of the world. scholar Ms Roya (Leila) Maktabi Fard cal alliance between Iran and Greece since The IBBY Children in Crisis Fund who spoke about the parallel work of Ms early times and added, “Unfortunately, provides support for children whose Lepman and the founder of the Children’s as the result of the great arson set in the lives have been disrupted through Book Council Ms Touran Mirhadi – two Acropolis, many books and written docu- war, civil disorder or natural disaster. ‘Grand Dames’ of reading promotion. ments of the Greece were annihilated.” IBBY also supports reading promotion IBBY is growing and with this growth “After many efforts, we became able to revive by recommending international selections comes more influence and a louder voice the lost information through the valuable works of books. These include the IBBY Honor to champion children’s literature, including of people like Avicenna,” Alexandrakis added. List, the IBBY Selection of Outstand- promoting the continuing importance of On the sidelines of signing coopera- ing Books for Young People with Dis- quality books for children and the pursuit of tion MOU between NLAI and Greece, abilities, the IBBY Silent Books Selection, reading promotion. Both are basic tenets of Alexandrakis stated hopes that coop- and many others in the national context. a good library system, which in Iran is the eration and ties between Iran and Greece

More recently IBBY has been collaborat- ideal pursued by your impressive library. would be extended in the cultural fields. iBulletin.info National Echo, International Reflection

iBulletin was born last year, in these days. As I ex- and those libraries which have signed MOUs with NLAI sent to the translator. After translation, contents are con- plained through the editorial of the first issue, What I are among subscribers of iBulletin. trolled and edited one more time. It is followed by page Talk about When I Talk about iBulletin, the story of de- In this period of time, we have tried to cover events of layout and finally publishing and distribution. The whole velopment of this journal dates back to 2015 and IFLA this field as best as we could. To do so, all news agen- process lasts roughly 45 days. 2015; a time when there was no refer to “Iran” in the cies’ portals and Iranian news sources are scrutinized at All contents will be available on the iBulletin website, reports prepared about different activities on the librari- the end of each month, then the selected news, which so we can have visitors, without any form of limitations, anship across the world. It was due to lack of any infor- from all over the world. Also, we are going to publish mation and sufficient reports about Iranian activities in iBulletin in Arabic, as well and make it available for English. I have explained in detail about it in that edito- our neighbors and Arab-language libraries and librarian rial and now I just want to point to this fact that after groups and to improve and extend our interactions with returning from that conference (in cape Town, South Af- them. In this way, opinions and suggestions of you, our rica) we tried to solve the problem. endeared readers, would be deeply appreciated and wel- Fortunately thanks to the cooperation of National Li- comed. brary and Archives of Iran (NLAI) and Iranian Library I would like to thank our colleagues in the National and Information Science Association (ILISA), this wish Library and Archives of Iran and the Iranian Library and was fulfilled and a group of interested people volun- Information Science Association for their support and teered for launching a journal in English which reflects encouragement. It is hoped that the successful experi- new activities on books, libraries and librarians. ence of one-year publishing of the iBulletin would be Since then eight volumes of iBulletin have been pub- continued in the coming years as a way to reflect some lished and honorably we are celebrating the first anniver- parts of Iran’s knowledge and culture. It is trying to un- sary of iBulletin now. cover more aspects of developments occurred in the field It is our pleasure to announce that we have been suc- of books and librarianship for non-Persian language au- ceeded to publish two special editions in this period: diences in the next year. To do so, receiving the valuable 1) IFLA Special issue (concurrent with the IFLA’S feedbacks from all of our audiences (readers) from all conference in Malaysia 2018) which dealt with Iranian around the world would be valuable. activities about IFLA (Including translation, contribu- Finally, we are tasked with saying thank you to all tion, membership, etc.) and are parallel with iBulletin policies are chosen through people who helped iBulletin within the last year: Iranian 2) A special issue for the Information Sciences Experts a survey from all of the editorial board. After that, each Library and Information Science Association (ILISA), congress which dealt with the greatest convention of Ira- member of the editorial board summarizes and standard- National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI),Iranian nian librarians. Also it is our pleasure to say that today izes one or more news for the foreign audiences (for ex- Public Libraries foundation (IPLF) and you, the great with a relatively high circulation iBulletin is available ample the specific names are checked or an explanation and endeared reader of iBulletin from anywhere in the for many people and libraries across the world. Various is added to news). world. Stay in Touch With Us! libraries throughout the world, embassies of different After collecting all news and articles they will be con- Best Wishes countries in Iran, Iranian embassies to different countries trolled by the editors in chief and then the final text is Fatemeh Pazooki

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Huanwen Cheng Peter Lor Ibrahim Ramjaun Mohan Lal Gloria Pérez-Salmerón Distinguished Iranian librarians and Thank you for alerting me to your Dear iBulletin team Congratulates to our dear friends Dear Colleagues, experts as a member of IFLA gov- iBulletin. I can see it, but unfor- Peace be with you all in Iran, iBulletin group. I enjoy to Congratulations! I’m glad to wel- erning board! I would like to say tunately I can read only the head- Thank you for sharing the iBul- read your papers. Looks great with come the iBulletin of the Iranian iBulletin is a wonderful window of ings. The print of the articles is too letin on Library and Information useful information. Please add me Library and Information Science the ILISA and the National Library small. Also, you are using one of Science and librarians in Iran with to your subscribe list. Association’s Broadcast Incor- and Archives of Iran. Through this the fashionable grey fonts, much us. I have really enjoyed reading it Mohan Lal porate with the National Library window we can see the important loved by web designers, which and learnt so much from the library Te Wānanga o Aotearoa University and Archives of Iran. I appreciate roles that the Iranian library and are themselves not very legible. development there. Library very much that Iranian Libraries information community played in I did note that there was an ar- Keep up the good work. and information professionals will the world. The people empower it ticle by Ms. Poori Soltani, whom Wassalam have news about Iranian Library by the Iranian libraries, and we can I met years ago at IFLA and also yours sincerely Ibrahim RAM- community activity at the national also hear the voice of the Iranian when I visited Iran in around1996. JAUN Librarian, and international levels and keep library and information profes- Please convey my greetings to her. NL of Mauritius. updating themselves on access to sion. A Strong and united library With best wishes to the information and Library environ- field is able to power literate, in- editors of your journal. ment and IFLA’s projects devel- formed and the participated society. Kind regards opment at the global arena well. Iran is a great country with an- Peter Lor, MBibl, DPhil. Have a very nice day. cient civilization and the great li- Department of Information braries. Let’s come together for Science, University of Pretoria our global vision and our bright future. I sincerely wish the con- gress of library and Information science of Iran a great success. Thank you very much Professor and University Librarian Sun Yat-sen University Library Once Upon a Time iBulletin...

Iranian library and Information Science Association’s Broadcast Incorporate with National Library and Archive of I.R.Iran Iranian library and Information Science Association’s Broadcast Incorporate with National Library and Archive of I.R.Iran Iranian Library and Information Science Association’s Broadcast Incorporate with National Library and Archive of I.R.Iran Bimonthly April-May 2018 Volume 1 Issue 1 Bimonthly June-July 2018 Volume 1 Issue 2 Bimonthly August-September 2018 Volume 1 Issue 3 UNESCO Memory of the World Register iBulletin at How About This Saleh Zamani | The 8th General Meet- sions were moderated by Mr. Li Minghua, the National Committee’s procedure dur- Fatemeh Pazooki | “Standard-setting” for li- field. Technical Committee No. 46 (TC/46), a by November 2018, seven set of standards for Saleh Zamani | For every librarian, IFLA is actively and forcefully, in the direction of im- consequence, to promoting digital democracy. Special Issue ing of the UNESCO Memory of the World MOWCAP Chairperson, Secretary-General ing the past two years for the inscription a glance HBD NLAI braries and information services in Iran has subsidiary body of ISIRI and a subcommittee public library programs, information services, a household name and a great opportunity for plementing the Vision in its finalized version. 2. We are determined to adopt and imple- Committee for Asia and the Pacific [MOW- Andrew Henderson and Mrs. Misako Ito, of significant documentary cases on re- sharing ideas, experiences, and best practices. Let me just lay out, in broad terms, the steps we ment the necessary measures to lay the ground- Fatemeh Pazooki | iBulletin (i: is ab- Fariborz Khosravi | iBulletin (i: Em- long history. However, officially it dates of the “Committee on Documentation and Ad- marketing and public relations, customer CAP] was held from 29 May to 1 June 2018 Advisor for Communication and Informa- gional and international registers. The th Iranian librarians have for long been involved have in mind to take with respect to the specific work for free, equal access to information. It bedded three acronyms: Information, back to 1960, when the Institute of Standards ministrative and Educational Equipments”, is service, staff, operating hours, and collec- Saleh Zamani |The 80 anniversary breviated for three words: Information, in Gwangju City, Republic of Korea. The tion of the UNESCO Office in Bangkok. MOWCAP National Committee of Iran in this great global forum and have been active, objectives and various provisions of the Vision. has to be admitted, however, that most Iranian Iran, International) a bimonthly pub- and Industrial Research of Iran [later to be in charge of setting and updating LIS-related tions. This Project will be implemented with of establishment of the National Li- Iran, International) a bimonthly pub- Asia-Pacific Regional Committee was set The Islamic Republic of Iran was rep- is a subsidiary (subcommittee) of the Ira- in different ways and through a wide range of librarians need further education with respect lication, has been set up to present an renamed as the Iranian National Standards standards. All full texts of the approved stan- the support and under the supervision of IF- brary of Iran was held where Is’haq lication, has been set up to present an up by the UNESCO Director-General in efforts, to contribute to the promotion of li- to this critical principle in the Vision, with spe- updated report on activities and events Organization (ISIRI)] was established. Iran dards are accessible at the ISIRI database. LA’s International Advocacy Program (IAP). Jahangiri, First vice President of Iran, updated report on activities and events 1998 in order to assist with preservation of brarianship science across the world. I take this cific emphasis on developing a stronger sense in Iran related to books, libraries, and has also been an active member of the In- The National Library and Archives of Iran Ashraf Broujerdi, Head of National related to books, libraries, and librarian- and universal access to documentary heri- opportunity to present a brief review of the cur- of social responsibility, as reflected in thinking librarianship. While mostly focused ternational Organization for Standardization is also active in the field and provides updated Library and a group of high-rank- ship in Iran. While iBulletin is mostly tage of the Asia/Pacific region, as well as rent challenges and opportunities before Iran’s beyond one’s library and being able to connect on recent past activities and events, it (ISO) – including serving as vice-president versions of Metadata and bibliographic stan- ing Directors, ambassadors and cul- focused on the recent activities and to support the efforts of the groups and or- librarianship, especially from the vantage point with the larger society. We have devised pro- events, it also reflects the important ad- also reflects important advancements of the ISO Council in 1967. Preparation and dards such as ISBD, AACR2 (currently RDA), tural attaches on February 26, 2017. ganizations active in the field in the region. of the IFLA Global Vision. I should mention grams and measures for the purpose, and we vancements in the field. Each issue of in the field. Each issue of the Bulletin publication of specialized texts on standards ISSN, ISBN, ISIL, and MARC, as well as the In addition to the speeches, new li- This international meeting brought together that from the very inception of the discussion are determined to carry them out to the best of the Bulletin includes a special section also includes a special section on ad- in Iran also dates back to the 1960s. The first needed standards for documentation and ar- brary services were unveiled. New web many participants from 28 countries includ- on the Vision, Iran has been actively engaged 1. The first area of our prospective activities our capabilities. That is, of course, only part on addressing specific librarianship and dressing specific librarianship and in- technical text on standard-setting in library chives. It is to be noted, however, that Iran Pub- launched on the manuscripts (in three ing: Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, in the process and has also been among the relates to the essential steps needed with regard of a larger effort within the Iranian society information activities in the country. formation activities in the country. and Information services, essentially a Per- lic Libraries Foundation (IPLF) is the official phases: collecting books, collecting Per- Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, South Korea, leading countries in the region to take the to digital innovations. This requires, among towards strengthening the public sphere and Well, iBulletin is published in the two This is Issue No. 1 of the Bulle- sian translation from ISO and IFLA Standards, body in charge of setting standards for librar- sian books around the world, and the ag- New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Mongo- necessary measures towards implementing it. others, reform and improvement in the tech- civil society, with all its intrinsic and inevi- printed and online/multimedia formats. tin, published both in printed and appeared in 1975. Books and pamphlets au- ies. IPLF’s Department of Standards, a subdi- gregation of writings and works produced lia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Philippines, The visit to Iran last year by IFLA President, nical infrastructure in place as well as in the table difficulties and challenges along the way. Given the fact that iBulletin No.3, co- online/multimedia formats. An ex- thored by Iranian experts and academics vision of the General Directorate for Planning, by Persian speaking writers), unveiling a Thailand, South Korea, Uzbekistan and Gloria Pérez-Salmerón, helped the process and current methodologies of the digital system. To 3. Reform of the methodologies and ap- incide with the IFLA General Confer- perimental Issue No. 0 was previ- gradually emerged in subsequent years, in- is responsible for the formulation and supervi- lot of manuscripts purchased by Moha- Bangladesh. The meeting addressed and expedited our efforts in a number of ways. As this end, we have started exchange of views proaches to the management of our librar- ence and Assembly (84th:24-30 August ously published in online format only. cluding the formulation of the first set of LIS sion of standards in the public libraries in Iran. deth Qomi, and a commemorative stamp discussed a host of issues such as review a first step, we tried to familiarize ourselves with UNESCO and a number of other national ies, based on new and innovative standards, 2018: Kuala Lunpur, Malaysia), this iBulletin welcomes your feedback, standards in Iran by Shirin Taavoni in 1980s. One of the most important program in LIS was issued to mark the 80th anniversary of country reports, future plans, challenges resented by Dr. Saleh Zamani, Interna- nian National Commission for UNESCO, with the terms and concepts of the Vison. The libraries, and hope to be able to create a link constitutes a third area of our efforts. We issue is specifically dedicated to IFLA, ideas, and practical suggestions to help Currently many organizations, institutions standards is Iran Public Libraries Standards of the establishment of the National Li- ahead, regional nominations to the World tional Affairs Advisor of the Head of the and is composed of the representatives of Singapore Workshop last year served that pur- between Blockchain technology and digitaliza- have made good progress in adopting the and each article reflects an aspect of LIS us improve our work. Connect with us! and associations in Iran are engaged in formu- Project, which is a national project, was signed IAP has been designed to promote and support brary by the vice president of Iran. The Register, and the international perspective Iranian National Committee. In the course all Iranian national heritage centers. It is pose. In the second step, we tried to engage, as tion. Establishment of a wide network premised necessary in this regard and should take in Iran on IFLA. Please find more details lating and developing LIS standards, even if in 2017 between IPLF and ILISA (Iranian Li- the role libraries can play in the implementa- special guest of the celebration was... of Memory of the World. The meeting’s ses- of the meeting, he presented a report on located at the National Library Building. much as possible, our librarians in NLAI. As on and supported by digital innovations will effective steps to update the standards. in sections highlighted by the ‘@‘sign the Iranian National Standards Organization brary & Information Science Association). The tion of the Sustainable Development Goals [continued to page 2] things stand now, we are in a position to move, facilitate public access to information, and a ... [continued to Below] in our website: www.ibulletin.info of Iran (ISIRI) is the official authority in the first phase of the Project aims at formulating, (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

th [continued from above] ... In addition to the What I Talk About Let’s Go to the 4 National Library efforts we can make at the national level, there En2Fa: Represent Bienvenido a Irán! A Green University Library! Cooperation Agreement: Iran and ECO also exists a serious need to receive external as- When I Talk About IBulletin! and Information Science Congress sistance, whether from IFLA or other librarian- for Localization Soodeh Samipoor | Earlier this year, upon an the event, a Memorandum of Understanding was ship institutions around the world. The measures official invitation of NLAI and on the occasion signed between the IFLA President and Fariborz Fatemeh Pazooki | In Iran, many activi- clusive of governmental reports and bulletins as Iranian Library and Information Congress, Maryam Hasanzadeh | Over the past fifty Zhila Kazemi |Allameh Tabataba’i Uni- ing over Modarres Highway – compliments A cooperation agreement was signed in ies undertaken in the ECO member countries in adopted last year by Iranian librarians to localize of the 18th anniversary of its establishment, Glo- Khosravi, President of ILISA, on areas of mutual ties have been carried out in various areas related well as reports published in the mass media, are held annually by the Iranian Library Society years, IFLA has generated a wide range of versity, founded in 1985 in quite modest the green space of the University campus. early July 2018 between the Ministry of the form of books, biographies and periodicals; – contextualize - a number of standards, was a ria Pérez-Salmerón, President of the International interest, especially IFLA’s support of the member to the work of The International Federation of mostly – I could even say, practically exclusively in Tehran since 2015, is an event intended to standards and guidelines for every field of li- premises in central Tehran and relocated The building is considered ‘green’ in terms Culture and Islamic Guidance, represented - Publishing the selected written works of good step, which could be further strengthened Federation of Library Associations and Institu- countries’ activities on the specific theme of the Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), - published in Persian, which is not an interna- bring together professors, experts and profes- brarianship and information science services. in recent years to a new vast campus in the of energy conservation, inclusive of the design by Minister Abbas Salehi, and the Cultural prominent contemporary authors and artists and consolidated through external cooperation. tions (IFLA), paid a visit to the Islamic Republic “Role Played by Libraries in Advancing Societies.” even if not adequately known at the international tional language, not even an official UN language! sionals in the field of library and information These publications could be used as a means western outskirts of the capital, is the first and quality of windows, internal lighting, and Institute of the Economic Cooperation Or- of the member states, in English as well as 4. A fourth, and a very important area of work of Iran (24-29 February 2018). The visit was en- During the last day of her stay in Iran, February level. Well, this is what I figured out at the 81st In response to this sad fact – and I presume per- science from across the country. The Congress of establishing scientific and professional com- th indirect solar radiation. A total of eight halls ganization (ECO), represented by Dr. Maza- in the mother tongues of member countries; for us, concerns the critical measures we need to thusiastically welcomed by the community of Ira- 28 , Ms. Salmerón visited the Shahid Beheshti IFLA World Library and Information Confer- haps partly due to my report from the IFLA Con- has addressed the following themes and areas munication in all fields of librarianship and in- in the building have been designed in a way heri, President of the Institute. Promotion and - Facilitation of the participation of take to preserve documented cultural heritage in nian institutions in librarianship and information University, met with the University President, ence 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. Prior ference and other similar critical reports by other thus far: formation sciences. This section presents a short to ensure using up to 80% of natural light. strengthening of the foundations of coopera- prominent authors, artists and other our libraries at the national level. Many libraries in science. In the first part of the visit, Salmerón, ac- and visited the University’s Central Library and to my presentation of our national report, Mr. colleagues – the National Library has recently • 1st Congress (2015): Information and So- catalogue of IFLA publications in Persian. The The structure of the Library, including tion in the fields of art and culture among ECO elite of member countries in interna- Iran hold rich reservoirs of valuable documented companied by Nafisah Ahmad, Director-General Museum. In the course of the exchange with the Patrice Landry, the head of the Standards Com- decided to establish the International Relations ciety: Libraries, Archives, and Museums’ Ser- collection of articles presented at IFLA’s an- the underground floor and the ground level, member states, including through the utiliza- tional cultural and artistic events; and heritage and manuscripts ten of which have al- of the National Library of Malaysia, attended a director and staff of the Library, promotion of mittee, presented a colorful infographic report on Committee of the Iranian Library and Information vices for National Development, November 7-8, nual congress, once compiled and uploaded in have been designed in a manner to minimize tion of national capacities and potentials in the - Facilitation of convening of joint lit- ready been registered with the UNESCO Memory meeting at Al-Zahra University (a female-only cooperation between IFLA and the University the state of the then current activities in the field Association. And interestingly enough, I happen to 2015; its library, is among the most popular IFLA re- of Shahid Beheshti, and the specific steps to be thermal exchange between the building and member countries, are among the objectives erary, educational and research events as of the World and another five registered in its re- university), and attended by the President of the of library standards in various countries. Color be in charge of the newly-established Committee! • 2nd Congress (2016): Open Access to Infor- sources in Iran. These articles are catalogued at taken, were discussed. the outdoor space to prevent energy loss. of the agreement. The Ministry of Culture and well as joint exhibitions dedicated to the gional lists. We definitely need to take practical University, professors, ‘gray’ in the report denoted countries without Given this background and with the Commit- mation in the Charter on Citizens’ Rights, No- NLAI, and the articles selected by different de- In addition to a fully- The reservoir of the library is restrained by Islamic Guidance and its subsidiary cultural presentation and promotion of social, cul- steps towards digital preservation of manuscripts. students and librarians. available information in the area under review tee in place – though not yet up and running - we vember 5-6, 2016; and partments according to the relevance of the sub- packed schedule of concrete walls inside the soil and makes the bodies have undertaken to assist the promotion tural, artistic and cinematic features and 5. A fifth line of activity relates to the need to Following a presenta- – which to my deep surprise, also included Iran. hope to pull our existing capabilities together and • 3rd Congress (2017): Preservation and Dis- ject matter and need, are translated into Persian. meetings and visits in of cooperation in the following specific areas: achievements of the member countries. turn libraries into sustainable development hubs, tion on the University’s At the end of my report to the Standard Com- to improve the state of international liaison and semination of Written and Digital Heritage, No- Another widely used resource in Iran is the col- activities and capabili- Tehran, Ms. Salmerón - Facilitation of publishing the results of stud- and libraries can indeed serve as important cen- mittee – which we consider as one of the most cooperation between Iran’s Library and Informa- vember 5-6, 2017. lection of IFLA standards and guidelines. Their Iranian university with a ‘Green Library.’ ters for positive, future-looking social change. ties, the exchange of also paid a one-day important and useful subsidiary bodies under tion Society (LIS) and its counterparts in other The 4th Congress [November 2018: Teh- use dates back to year 1960 when IFLA first pub- The University’s central library underwent To this end, and similar to the earlier allusion to views continued pri- visit to Shiraz and vis- IFLA - under the title of “Assessment of the Cur- countries, and of course, with IFLA and its bod- ran], with the theme of “Academic Education: lished its standards for public libraries. The recent marily on IFLA activi- ited the city’s National major renovation in 2017. Following a six- Iran’s Participation in Bologna the need for strengthening the public sphere and nd rent Status of Iranian Public Libraries with IFLA ies. We have been trying in the meantime to gather Empowering Staff, and Career Dynamics”, is 2 revised edition of IFLA Public Library Services month operation, the 6,400-square-meter li- civil society, here as well there exists the need ties at the global level Library. The visit was Standards” - I presented a number of books, bro- information on various librarianship activities at scheduled to be held in early November 2018. Guidelines (edited by Christie Koontz and Bar- highly appreciated by brary, now one of the largest of its kind in the Children’s Book Fair for promoting the idea of developing green li- as well as Iran-IFLA chures, and manuals which had been published in the national level, to be translated into English bara Gubbin) has also been translated into Persian. cooperation. the library staff, espe- country, was opened in December 2017 at a Bologna Children’s Book Fair, an annual Mr. Farhad Hassanzadeh, Iranian author of braries in the country. The country’s generally the field of standardization in Iran. I also added subsequently and finally to be made publicly ac- And also many other IFLA stan- On the second day of her visit, February 26th, cially the librarians who found the opportunity for ceremony attended also by the Minister of Sci- event in the field of children’s books and mul- short stories, and a short-listed candidate for dry climate, and especially given the dire fore- that those publications represented only a small cessible on the Association Website. This, we Iran Public Libraries Standards dards and guidelines as follow: Ms. Salmerón was the special guest of the Special direct exchange with the IFLA President interest- ence, Research and Technology. The Central timedia industry, is a prestigious cultural event the internationally-recognized and highly pres- casts for the coming decades, we, as librarians, part of the quite wide-ranging activities carried believe and hope, will help provide our intended Event on the 18th Anniversary of the Establish- ing and illuminating. Faramarz Masoudi | Developing stan- major instruments and documents (including Library has been designed and built in line will certainly have to take a more serious look out in Iran in the field; and just too bad that there interlocutors at the international level with a rela- held in the spring in Italy since 1962. The Book tigious Hans Christian Andersen literary award dards for Iran’s public libraries is among the UN documents, e.g., SDGs) have been studied in at the effective promotion of green libraries, and ment of the National Library and Archives of Iran, The visit by the IFLA President to Iran proved was no trace of such activities in the infographic tively good picture of our work and activities – and Fair attracts operators, experts and activists for Books for Young People for 2018, also at- important programs launched for the first order to extract and formulate the necessary pro- sustainable preservation of information resources. held at the NLAI headquarters. The event was also to be a very successful event and helped both sides report. Can you guess why? Why was the Stan- achievements – in this field. And not to mention from different parts of the world who expose tended the Book Fair. attended by Eshaq Jahangiri, First Vice-President to arrive at a better mutual understanding of each time by the Library and Information Science visions with regard to the mission, functions, and walls insulated and prevents any moisture To conclude, let me emphasize that we really dard Committee totally unaware of our extensive the hope that the ‘gray’ area in future anymore. themselves to the latest developments and and a number of other Iranian officials and ambas- other. It could be further promoted and strength- Association of Iran (ILISA). The Program goals of Iran’s public libraries. In so far as SDGs entering the reservoir of reference books. believe that librarians play an important role activities at the national level? The answer is quite And this is exactly what I mean by achievements in both fields and engage in ex- sadors and representatives of the diplomatic corps ened in the future with similar visits, including calls on LISAI to develop appropriate stan- are concerned, the main objective is to standard- In addition to indoor meeting halls, the space in a modern society; they can make a unique simple: because all our outreach activities, in- the iBulletin we are trying to produce. change of ideas and expand their professional in Tehran. for Iranian librarians and experts to visit the IFLA dards for public libraries across the country. ize the processes and services of the country’s at the back of the building comprises a vast contribution, along with and in harmony and cooperation. Iran’s stall at the Fair, similar to Standards of public libraries, standards of At the event, IFLA President spoke in detail Headquarters. Expressing her appreciation of the Iran Public Libraries Foundation (IPLF) – a public libraries – already a work in progress. open space designed to be used as public space synergy with other actors and players, towards previous years, was organized by the Institute prison libraries, services provided by public li- about the activities of the Organization and the im- level of Iran’s active participation in IFLA annual public institution financed by the regular gov- As part of the Program, relevant stakeholders for meetings as well as for social gatherings. promoting social capital and developing a well- ILISA Assessment result: Grade A for Cultural Exhibitions of Iran. It exhibited braries, IFLA/UNESCO guidelines for devel- portance of libraries in the modern life of human meeting and considering it as the best investment ernmental budget - is responsible for estab- have been identified and the data for around A large green space on the northern side of more than 350 titles I the field of children’s and educated, cultured society, premised on partici- opment, IFLA guidelines for mobile libraries, The Iranian Library and Information Science 380 scientific associations in the country. A pation, trust, law-abiding, cooperation, and hope. societies. Later the same day, she attended a meet- for Iran’s librarianship decision-makers, she be- lishing, renovating, financing, governing, and 11000 public libraries at the national level have the library building has been designed along young adults’ books produced by 280 authors IFLA guidelines: public library services for in- Association (ILISA) has received Grade A in technical committee in the Ministry evaluates Our actual commitment, as Iranian librarians, ing at the Iranian Library and Information Science lieved that librarians could be the best ambassa- promoting public libraries at the national level. been gathered. Moreover, 12 expert meetings at the pattern of Isfahan’s famous, historical and 62 publishing houses. Display and intro- fants, children and adolescents, novel research in the relevant annual assessment by the Ministry the performance of all scientific associations in to faithfully and honestly implement the mea- Association (ILISA) and engaged in a fruitful dors of Iran to IFLA Congress. Also impressed by The Foundation is tasked to finance the entire various levels, inclusive of a nation-wide round- Chahar Bagh (Four Gardens). The large pond duction of Iranian books, cultural and artistic information sciences, IFLA principles for con- of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT). the country based on a set of criteria. ILISA’s sures we have adopted in the past is part and direct dialogue with ILISA members and experts the quality of the exchanges and discussions with program, which started in October 2017, and table, have been held to assist the process. with the requirements and features of ‘Green in the middle and the small ponds around performances, painting workshops, and special- servation and maintenance of library materials, As reported by Secretary of ILISA Planning score this year represents the highest level of is expected to be completed in 14 months. The The Program, as per the agreement be- parcel of the huge responsibility on our shoul- in information science and knowledge studies. In a wide range of Iranians in the field of library and Architecture’ and environment friendliness. it interconnected through water streams. ized panel discussions on book publishing in beyond national borders: the international aspect information sciences, the IFLA President told her and Continuous Improvement Committee achievement so far, and its further improve- program comprises 7 phases, 5 of which have tween ILISA and IFLA, enjoys the sup- ders – individually and collectively. The specific the course of the exchange, she emphasized that Some of its main features are as follows: The building’s fully-encompass- Iran were among the other activities of Iran’s of changes in librarianship education in a chang- Iranian interlocutors: “I encourage every librarian (IPCIC), ILISA, with a score of 1080 out of a ment in the years ahead could accord it a better already been completed. In the second phase, port and endorsement of the IFLA policies and actions envisioned in the Global “the only way to success lies in working together The Library has a grass-covered roof, which ing fire control system has been de- pavilion at the Fair. A number of independent ing world, IFLA guidelines for services of digital in the world to visit Iran”. maximum score of 1500, has received Grade status, at both national and international levels. all relevant national, regional, and international International Advocacy Program (IAP). Vision will certainly help us along the way. to enhance the world knowledge regardless of reli- A for the 4th consecutive year among around has been designed along the pattern of Teh- signed and built in accordance with the publishing houses also participated in the Book authorities, IFLA/UNESCO library atatement. gion, nationality, gender or politics”. At the end of ran’s famous “Nature’s Bridge” – travers- state-of-the art preservation criteria. Fair and directly presented their publications.

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Jan Richards | I have just returned from a currently reviewing the IFLA/UNESCO Public strong focus on services to children and young nificance, newspapers, manuscripts and archi- th Mohsen Haji-Zeinolabedini | Organizing forums the revolution. Nevertheless, as early as 1980, sociation (ILISA) was established. The National the application and development of OPACS Saleh Zamani | IFLA’s 84 World Library on 15 August 2018, was also attended by Ira- other participants, also shared their personal iBulletin off-site four day visit to Iran which included: three cit- Library Manifesto which was ratified in 1994. people, reflecting the importance of creating a val materials and the digitized collections at and Information Congress (WLIC 2018) con- nian information science specialists. Fariborz experiences of participation in IFLA meetings is an important indication of the livelihood of a a seminar in Tehran was organized to address Library of Iran expanded its activities and was (Mashahd, 1999) set the tone for professional ies (Tehran, Shiraz and Mashhad); 14 library The Manifesto is important as it proclaims nation of readers with the resultant benefits that the Central Library of Astan Quds Razavi in cluded its week-long annual meeting in Kuala Khosravi, ILISA President, presented a re- and events in previous years. In the course of professional community. Such gatherings facili- challenges faced by IRANDOC, the country’s upgraded as an independent body directly re- conferences in the first decade of the new mil- visits; two presentations; and the opening of UNESCO’s belief in the public library as a this brings to the individual and to society. This Mashhad was breathtaking (as was the build- Lumpur, Malaysia, 24th -30th August 2018. port on Iran’s participation in previous IFLA the meeting, Mahboobeh Ghorbani, expert at tate communication among the members of the only documentation center. Another event in the porting to the office of the nation’s President. lennium. Between the years 2000 and 2010 fifty- the fabulous new Mashhad Central Library. living force for education, culture and infor- ranged from inviting children’s spaces with sto- ing!). In Shiraz I was able to witness Mission 8 The Congress this year witnessed the par- meetings, and emphasized the importance of the NLAI Research Department, briefed the iBulletin off-site was held on Septem- community and strengthen bonds, particularly for same year was the “Seminar on Book and Librar- Moreover, introduction of LIS doctoral de- seven such gatherings took place, mostly held All this and the chance to meet with so many mation, and as an rytime programs ‘supporting the oral tradition’ first hand when ticipation of over 3100 delegates and 387 the annual Congress as a very useful and edu- audience about the efforts made for the selec- ber 12, 2018 in Tehran Book Garden. At a field like LIS which is communicative in nature. ianship” (1980). Two more seminars in the 80s grees which expanded research activities in by the newly established ILISA. Papers pre- wonderful colleagues. What an opportunity! essential agent for within the larger a storyteller held a group of teenage boys volunteers from the 122 member states tion of NLAI by IFLA as a green library. this meeting iBulletin board and collabo- The Iranian library community since the early were “Techni- the field, called sented in many of conferences were published. During my visit I was often asked how pub- the fostering of library, to the li- rapt with his recitation of a traditional tale. and 70 exhibition stalls. The actual work Following the return of the delegation rators became more familiar with each years of introduction of professional librarianship cal Archives for more profes- Since 2010, ILISA has moved toward re- lic libraries in Iran compare to those in other peace and spiritual braries which are While these examples that can be liked back countries. This is only natural, we all like to welfare through only for children to the Manifesto provide a starting point for of the Congress involved more than 500 from Malaysia, a meeting was held on Sep- other, make friendship stronger, and also back in 1960s, have organized numerous such (past, pres- sional gatherings. duce the number of events and, instead, orga- speeches and 247 plenary and specialized tember 2nd at the National Library, where events. The Iranian Library Association (ILA), ent, future)” Such events took nize an annual national congress to make its compare ourselves to others. I responded the minds of men in Shiraz. I was talking about public libraries in Iran what struck brain storming to offer suggestions to go that it would be disrespectful of me to com- and women. It honoured to be me most was the genuine interest in what others sessions. The annual meeting draws the at- the members of the delegation spoke about Children’s Books Council (CBC), Institute for (1986), and place on several efforts more efficient. This is called the An- forward. All this while we were experi- ment on this as, despite everything than was identifies the pub- part of an awards are doing and how we can learn from one an- Intellectual Development of Children and Young “Medical Li- occasions with nual Congress of Information Professionals. tention of libraries and interested librarians their respective activities – and achieve- encing the moments of joy together and crammed in, my visit was so brief and the lic library as being ceremony at one other. This sharing of knowledge is a two way across the world. The Iranian delegation, ments - at the Congress, including through helped us to keep continuing with much Adults (IIDCYA) held many conferences, meet- brarianship and diverse themes. This two-day conference covers a wide range libraries I was able to visit limited. More im- central to freedom of these libraries street. I returned to Australia with many ideas mostly composed of librarians, participated the presentation of papers and posters, en- more energy! ings, and workshops to address library issues. Information Examples were of topics. It has been convened three times portantly when we are comparing ourselves and equity of ac- where the chil- in my head of how we, the international library actively in the Congress and its general gagement in technical deliberations, and the first reported being the “Seminar on Train- Science Semi- “The Seminar on since 2015 in November at the National Li- to others it is important to remember that we cess to knowledge dren and young community, can work more effectively together discussions and technical deliberations. exchange of views on issues of mutual in- ing School Librarians” held in 1972. Another nar” (1988). the Role of Infor- brary of Iran. The fourth for 2018 will be held are all different. Our culture, history and eco- and information people were and share our experience and expertise. I don’t This year’s participation in the IFLA an- terest with IFLA officers in various depart- event was the 1973 gathering of more than 450 In the 1990s, mation Science next week, 16th and 17th of November 2018. nomic situation make it difficult. As we would for all people. recognized for necessarily have any answers – yet! I will nual Congress was preceded by a good pre- ments and other delegations. In the collective public library staff and in a 3day congress. Over- the number of in R&D”, “the Each year the Conference adopts a them. The say in Australia ‘you can’t compare apples Over the next many achieve- however be discussing it further with my fel- paratory process. In addition to preparatory judgment of the delegation, this year’s par- all, seven such events where held before 1979. library and in- 4th International theme of this year Academic Education, Empow- with oranges’ – they are two different fruits. few months IF- ments. The low IFLA Standing committee members in Fin- meetings within National Library and Ar- ticipation in the IFLA Congress was quite Post-1979 revolution political turbulences, fol- formation science gatherings increased to 21. In Congress of Librarians and Information Scien- ering Human Resources and Professional Dyna- What we do all have in common is the en- LA’s Public Libraries Standing Committee pride and delight on their faces showed how land this March. As we say ‘watch this space’! chives of Iran, a special coordinating meet- cational forum for learning and experience- successful and represented a better collec- lowed by an eight-year war put a halt on nation- the post-war years, when reconstruction of war tists”, “International Congress on Books and mism”. The Conference is addresses interests of thusiasm, dedication and professionalism of will be curating stories from around the world they valued reading. Creating and strength- Thank you again for having me in your wide professional activities. The closure of ILA, damages was on the agenda, the pressing need Libraries in the Islamic Civilization”. Most of a wide range of information professionals such our staff. I was humbled to be met with such that demonstrate one or more of the Mani- ening reading habits in children from an beautiful country. I hope to return soon. ing for the Congress was organized jointly by sharing, and encouraged the members of the tive performance as compared with previous hospitality and generosity of spirit and was festo’s key missions at work. During my time early age and stimulating the imagina- the closure of nation’s universities due to the so- for scientific resources led to the expansion of these conventions were organized by academic as archive, computer, IT areas. As such, it has the International Relations Committee of the delegation to ensure making the best use of the years, and a more solid base for future work. deeply interested in the programs that have in Iran I was mentally reflecting on how pub- tion and creativity of children and young Ms Jan Richards Iranian Library and Information Science As- event, especially through active participation in The following section attempts to capture the called “cultural revolution”, and drastic changes library and information services. Education of libraries and the National Library. These events turned to be a major event for the profession. Each been developed to meet the needs of the com- lic libraries in your country deliver on some people are core to public library provision. Chair IFLA Public Libraries Section sociation (ILISA) and the International Affairs the specialized-technical meetings. A number most salient aspects of ... [continued to Page 2] in the government policies regarding higher medical librarianship started in early 1990s and created a platform for numerous subsequent of the past three conferences has attracted more munities that each specific library serves. of these and how we could share this story. In several libraries I visited there was a e: [email protected] Department of the (NLAI). The meeting, held of the members of the delegation, as well as education and research were the outcomes of the Iranian Library an Information Science As- events in the next decade. The Conference on than 1000 participants from all over the country. In my role with IFLA I am part of a group In almost every library I visited there was a strong focus on collections of cultural sig- w: http://www.ifla.org/public-libraries

th th st 4 Annual Congress of Information ILISA National Awards Iranians in the 36 Iranians in the ISSN International Guests on ISE Congress Iranian Illustrator 21 International Iranian Nomination for nd Science Experts: An Overview Maryam Hassanzadeh | Since the 2 2017: The book “Standards for Pub- IBBY Congress Workshop Ten international faculty members Congress (2016), ILISA has been awarding lic Library Services to the Blind and and active practitioners attended vari- Wins Canadian Prize Storytelling Festival Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award th th Parinaz Babaei | The 4 annual Congress Following a 9-month preparatory process, a number of prizes in order to recognize and the Partially-sighted People”, compiled International Board on Books for Young On the occasion of Books Week, the ISSN ous courses of the 4 Information The Nahid Kazemi, an Iranian illustrator The 21st International Storytelling Fes- Farhad Hassanzadeh, the well-known plan for promotion of reading, for the of Information Science Experts (ISE) will the Congress takes place in mid-November. promote the activities of experts in the fields by the Working Group on Standards of People (IBBY) is a non-profit institute which National Center with the support of NLAI Sciences Experts Congress both per- residing in Canada, won Joanne Fitzgerald tival will be held in Tehran in end of No- Iranian writer of over 80 children’s Swedish Award. The Plan was initiated be held from 17-18 November 2018 in Teh- The Scientific and Executive Commit- of librarianship and information science, and Iran Public Libraries Foundation (IPLF) had been founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in held an educational workshop for represen- sonally and online. These people were: ran at the National Library and Archives of tees are in charge of preparing the neces- strengthen the scientific authority of ILISA. 2- Abbas Horri Award Award of one-month residence at the Toronto vember 2018 with the motto “Living Well books, including “The Backyard” and in 2011 by the Institute for Research 1953 in response to a proposition made by tatives of 30 Iranian Journals on Nov. 20, Iran (NLAI). The main theme of the Con- sary reports on the annual event for the The objectives of the awards, type and value 2016: Since no candidate received the -The opening panel and UNIMARC Public Library. The Program - and the an- Requires Practice.” Interested storytellers “Watermelon with Love”, has been se- on the History of Children’s Literature Jella Lepman, an English-German Journal- 2018. In this one-day workshop, employees gress is “University Education Human Em- Board of Directors of Iran’s Association of of awards, criteria for eligibility, and the pro- minimum required score to win the National panel: Gordana Mazić, Permanent UNI- nual award – was launched in 2013 to honor are expected to narrate their stories, with lected by the Children’s Book Coun- with the objective of making quality ist (1891-1970), with the aim of improving of Iran ISSN National Center and journal cil of Iran as a nominee for the 2019 books accessible to disadvantaged chil- powerment and Librarianship cesses of evaluation, selection, and presenta- Award, the Scientific Committee issued a MARC Com-mittee (PUC), Olga Zh- Joanne Fitzgerald, a renowned Canadian il- a moral and educational approach, on and the quality of children and young adults’ publishers discussed about international Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award dren in the marginal areas of big cities Professional and Informa- tion have been formulated by the Association. ‘commendation’ for the following works: elobinskaya, Presidential Library of lustrator of children’s literature (1956-2011). around the themes of ‘the story of my Dynamism. ” tion Science, books, extension of their libraries and and national rules and instructions about al- (ALMA). The Award, established in as well as to the children living in re- The works submitted by Rismanbaf, A. and Yeltsin, and Ales Bosnjak, Na-tional The Program provides children’s books illus- life”, and “better life, sorrow and happi- The Congress, as well as for making an understanding between young location of ISSN, launching the new ISSN 2002 by the Swedish National Council mote and deprived areas of the country. candidates to the Associa- Fattahi, R, A New and University Library of Slovenia. trators with the opportunity of a one-month ness” and reflect on lessons, teachings, for Cultural Affairs to commemorate Iran’s nominations for the Astrid first held in the subsequent tion are sent for peer review Recognition of Epis- generations of various nations via books. portal and free accessibility for publishers 2015, is a publication residency at a public library in Canada, dur- efforts, friendships, and all that make ‘the the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, Lindgren Memorial Award are selected to three independent jurors, temology: Essays in Holding the International Children and to this portal and services and facilities of -Digital Development Panel; Paving way ing which they can perform programs for story of my life’. As indicated in the Festi- is presented on an annual basis by the every year by the Institute for Intel- professional of the pro- Young Adults Literature Congress once ROAD. It is necessary to note that besides gathering in- ceedings of accompanied with a review Science Information for emergent opportunities: Mehdi Ghane, both children and adults. val’s official call, foreign storytellers can Swedish government and is dedicated lectual Development of Children and every two years in the member nations is one Iranian journals’ publishers, authorities of tended to pro- the Congress. form on the scale of 0 to 100. and Epistemology. Faculty Member of University of Stuttgart. The Program – and the award – are a joint also participate in the Festival and narrate The works receiving a total Shaghaghi, M. and of the most important activities of IBBY. nationwide journals from Islamic Culture mote closer The first th project of the Canadian Chapter of the Inter- their stories in two modes: “traditional” - ties between three events of at least 270 points (out of Vasfi, M.R. (2017). The 36 international congress of IBBY and Guidance Ministry, Health and Medical -Sustainable Development in Librar- national Board on Books for Young People classic - direct narration of stories and the the profession have been held a total of 300), are consid- Sociological Defini- under the title of East Meets West around Education Ministry attended the workshop. ies: Petra Hauke, Secretary of Envi- (IBBY Canada), the Canadian Urban Librar- modern - “creative storytelling” – assisted and academia. on the fol- ered eligible for competition. tion and Classifica- Children’s Books and Fairy Tales was held ronment, Sustaina-bility and Libraries ies Council and participating libraries which by audio/visual means. The Introduction The annual lowing major ILISA Awards are given in tion of Information in Athens, Greece, from August 30 to Sep- (ENSULIB) Special Interest Group of IFLA. have included the Toronto Public Library and to official call for the Festival reads: gathering aims themes: In- four categories: Ethics. tember 1. the Edmonton Public Library. The Program “Every human being has a story of joys at complement- formation and 1. Pouri Solatani 2017: Garaei, E., This congress was attended by Roya ...Delneshin Danaie (Children Books Pub- -Educational, Research and Professional awards a jury-selected, published Canadian and sorrows, hardship and comfort, mem- ing academic, Society - Ser- Award: For the best pro- Strategic Futurol- Maktabi-fard (Two Women, Two Conti- lishers’ Perspective about Copyright in Iran). Challenges and Opportunities in Scientomet- scientific, and vices Provided children’s book illustrator with a residency ories, enduring moments of childhood, fessional work in the field ogy in the Education nents and A Single Ideal: Jella Lepman and In the Posters category, Soudabeh Nowzari rics Field Panel: Ehsan Mohammadi, Fac- research events by Libraries, at a Canadian urban library each October. bitter and sweet moments; stories, each of information sciences; of Information Sci- Touran Mirhadi), Bahar Eshraq (Footprint and Mitra Samimi proposed their poster as ulty Member of South Carolina University. organized by Archives and 2. Abbas Horri Award: ence and Epistemol- The winning Illustrator in Residence leads a of which, is a lesson for life. All of us, of Little Prince in Iran’s National Chil- “Iranian Children and Young Adults Look to scientific as- Museums For the best theoreti- ogy in Iran Through program which explains and promotes chil- during our life, and on a daily basis, nar- dren Literature), Hamid Peymani and.... the World: A Report about a 38-year Proj- -Knowledge Organization Panel: Michael sociations, uni- for Scientific cal study in the field of the Adoption of ect in Iran”. Likewise, this congress appre- Gorman, Former President of American Li- dren’s book illustration. Past winners join ex- rate stories from this story-packed book; versities and Develop- information sciences; Scenario-based Plan- brary Association and Researcher of Knowl- perts from the participating library and IBBY sometimes seeking sympathy through research centers ment (2015); 3. Noorollah Moradi ning Approach. PhD ciated candidates of the IBBY Honour List. in the country. “Free Access edge Organization Field, Mauro Guerrini, Canada as jurists for the following year. expression of our sufferings and some Award: For the best pro- Dissertation (Shahid Farhad Hassanzadeh, author of Call Me Beau- It also intends to Informa- Kazemi, holding BA and MA Degrees in other times seeking compassion through to the promotion of children’s and Young Adults, the Iranian Association fessional work or tools in Chamran Univer- tiful (Institute for the Intellectual Develop- Former President of Italian Library Associ- visual arts from Iranian universities, has thus expression of love and happiness.” youth literature in the world, with- of Writers for Children and Youth, and to facilitate and tion and Citi- ment of Children and Young Adults), Farzad ation and Researcher of Knowledge Orga- promote dia- zens’ Rights” the field of archival sciences sity, Ahwaz, 2016) far illustrated 60 books for children, which out regard for nationality or language. the Children’s Book Council of Iran. Farbod, translator of The Ocean at the End of nization Field in Florence University, Italy. logue and ex- (2016); and The winners of Awards in 3-Noorollah Mo- have been published in Iran, Canada, US, and In addition to writers and illus- In addition to Hassanzadeh and the all categories are as follows: radi Award the Lane (Paryan Press) and Nazanin Abbasi, trators, the Swedish Prize is also “Read with Me” Plan, Jamshid Khanian change of views “Conser- Europe. During her stay at the North Branch among experts, vation and 1- Pouri Solatani Award 2016 Winner: Tor- illustrator of Warning, The Risk of Mice and -Students and Graduates Panel: Jamshid of Toronto Public Library during the month awarded to story-tellers, and others and Hushang Moradi Kermani (writ- 2016: Since no candidate received the kashvand, F., A Suggested Model for the Others’ Attack (Neyestan Press) were three Beheshti, Faculty Member of McGill Uni- active in the promotion of children’s ers), Ali-Asghar Seyyedabadi, expert practitioners, academics and researchers. Promotion of Written Heritage - Digi- th minimum required score to win the National Preparation of the Glossary of Iran National Iranian artists and authors whose works in versity. of October, she plans to hold art courses for books and book reading. ALMA is in children’s literature, and a mobile li- The administration of the Con- tal Heritage” (2017). The 4 Con- Award, the Scientific Committee issued a Archives. M.A. Thesis. (Islamic Azad Univer- students and evening workshops for adoles- given to nominees who demonstrate brary program that promotes reading in gress consists of the following: gress is in fact a sequel to the event in compilation, translation and illustration cate- cents and adults as well as presenting lectures high artistic quality and human val- remote regions and villages in the coun- 1. Steering Committee; 2017 and tries to explore further the ‘commendation’ for the following work. sity, Tehran, 2015) gories became candidate in the IBBY Honour -Public Libraries Panel: Jan Richards, in art departments and colleges. ues cherished by Astrid Lindgren. try, have also been nominated for the 2. Policy-making Committee; range of issues discussed previously. Akbari-Daryan, S; Khosravi, F; Ebrahimi, M 2017 Winner: Since no candidate received List and received appreciation plaque from Manager of Central West Libraries and Chair The Iranian Council has also nomi- award by the concerned organizations. 3. Scientific Committee; and Bagheri, H. “SKOSification of Trilingual the minimum required score to win the Na- juries of Hans Christian Andersen Awards. of Public Libraries Standing Committee. nated “Read with Me”, a nationwide 4. Executive Committee; and Cultural Thesaurus (TCH) of NLAI: A step tional Award, the Award in the order of 40 5. Secretariat. in line with NLAI’s Linked Data strategy.” million rials was presented ILISA.

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