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Saleh Zamani | IFLA’s 84th World Library on 15 August 2018, was also attended by Ira- other participants, also shared their personal iBulletin off-site and Information Congress (WLIC 2018) con- nian information science specialists. Fariborz experiences of participation in IFLA meetings cluded its week-long annual meeting in Kuala Khosravi, ILISA President, presented a re- and events in previous years. In the course of Lumpur, Malaysia, 24th -30th August 2018. port on Iran’s participation in previous IFLA the meeting, Mahboobeh Ghorbani, expert at iBulletin off-site was held on Septem- The Congress this year witnessed the par- meetings, and emphasized the importance of the NLAI Research Department, briefed the ber 12, in Tehran Book Garden. At this ticipation of over 3100 delegates and 387 the annual Congress as a very useful and edu- audience about the efforts made for the selec- meeting iBulletin board and collabora- volunteers from the 122 member states tion of NLAI by IFLA as a green library. tors became more familiar with each and 70 exhibition stalls. The actual work Following the return of the delegation other, made friendship stronger, and also of the Congress involved more than 500 from Malaysia, a meeting was held on Sep- were brain storming for offer novel ideas speeches and 247 plenary and specialized tember 2nd at the National Library, where to go forward. sessions. The annual meeting draws the at- the members of the delegation spoke about All this while we were experiencing tention of libraries and interested librarians their respective activities – and achieve- the moments of joy together and helped across the world. The Iranian delegation, ments - at the Congress, including through us to keep continuing with much more energy! mostly composed of librarians, participated the presentation of papers and posters, en- actively in the Congress and its general gagement in technical deliberations, and ex- discussions and technical deliberations. change of views on issues of mutual interest This year’s participation in the IFLA an- with IFLA officers in various departments nual Congress was preceded by a good pre- and other delegations. In the collective paratory process. In addition to preparatory judgment of the delegation, this year’s par- meetings within National Library and Ar- ticipation in the IFLA Congress was quite chives of Iran, a special coordinating meet- cational forum for learning and experience- successful and represented a better collec- ing for the Congress was organized jointly by sharing, and encouraged the members of the tive performance as compared with previous the International Relations Committee of the delegation to ensure making the best use of the years, and a more solid base for future work. Can you find our colleagues in the Iranian Library and Information Science As- event, especially through active participation in The following section attempts to capture the photo? Samira, Maryam, Sakineh, Fat- taneh, Elahe, , Saleh, Mostafa, sociation (ILISA) and the International Affairs the specialized-technical meetings. A number most salient aspects of ... [continued to Page 2] Soode, Parisa, Mohammadreza and .... Department of the (NLAI). The meeting, held of the members of the delegation, as well as

Iranian Illustrator 21st International Iranian Nomination for Wins Canadian Prize Storytelling Festival Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Nahid Kazemi, an Iranian illustrator resid- The 21st International Storytelling Fes- Farhad Hassanzadeh, the well-known promotion of reading, for the Swedish ing in Canada, won Joanne Fitzgerald Award tival will be held in Tehran in end of No- Iranian writer of over 80 children’s books, Award. The Plan was initiated in 2011 by of one-month residence at the Toronto Public vember 2018 with the motto “Living Well including “The Backyard” and “Water- the Institute for Research on the History of Library. The Program - and the annual award Requires Practice.” Interested storytellers melon with Love”, has been selected by Children’s Literature with the objective of – was launched in 2013 to honor Joanne are expected to narrate their stories, with the Children’s Book Council of Iran as making quality books accessible to disad- Fitzgerald, a renowned Canadian illustra- a moral and educational approach, on and a nominee for the 2019 Astrid Lindgren vantaged children in the marginal areas of tor of children’s literature (1956-2011). The around the themes of ‘the story of my Memorial Award (ALMA). The Award, big cities as well as to the children living in Program provides children’s books illustra- life”, and “better life, sorrow and happi- established in 2002 by the Swedish Na- remote and deprived areas of the country. tors with the opportunity of a one-month resi- ness” and reflect on lessons, teachings, tional Council for Cultural Affairs to Iran’s nominations for the Astrid dency at a public library in Canada, during efforts, friendships, and all that make ‘the commemorate the Swedish writer As- Lindgren Memorial Award are selected which they can perform programs for both story of my life’. As indicated in the Festi- trid Lindgren, is presented on an annual every year by the Institute for Intel- children and adults. val’s official call, foreign storytellers can basis by the Swedish government and is lectual Development of Children and The Program – and the award – are a joint also participate in the Festival and narrate project of the Canadian Chapter of the Inter- their stories in two modes: “traditional” - national Board on Books for Young People classic - direct narration of stories and the (IBBY Canada), the Canadian Urban Librar- modern - “creative storytelling” – assisted ies Council and participating libraries which by audio/visual means. The Introduction have included the Toronto Public Library and to official call for the Festival reads: the Edmonton Public Library. “Every human being has a story of joys The Program awards a jury-selected, pub- and sorrows, hardship and comfort, mem- lished Canadian children’s book illustrator ories, enduring moments of childhood, with a residency at a Canadian urban library bitter and sweet moments; stories, each each October. The winning Illustrator in Res- of which, is a lesson for life. All of us, idence leads a program which explains and during our life, and on a daily basis, nar- promotes children’s book illustration. Past rate stories from this story-packed book; winners join experts from the participating sometimes seeking sympathy through library and IBBY Canada as jurists for the expression of our sufferings and some following year. other times seeking compassion through dedicated to the promotion of children’s Young Adults, the Iranian Association Kazemi, holding BA and MA Degrees in expression of love and happiness.” and youth literature in the world, with- of Writers for Children and Youth, and visual arts from Iranian universities, has thus out regard for nationality or language. the Children’s Book Council of Iran. far illustrated 60 books for children, which In addition to writers and illustrators, the In addition to Hassanzadeh and the have been published in Iran, Canada, US, and Swedish Prize is also awarded to story- “Read with Me” Plan, Khanian Europe. tellers, and others active in the promotion and Moradi Kermani (writ- During her stay at the North Branch of of children’s books and book reading. ers), Ali-Asghar Seyyedabadi, expert Toronto Public Library during the month of ALMA is given to nominees who dem- in children’s literature, and a mobile li- October, she plans to hold art courses for stu- onstrate high artistic quality and human brary program that promotes reading in dents and evening workshops for adolescents values cherished by Astrid Lindgren. remote regions and villages in the coun- and adults as well as presenting lectures in art The Iranian Council has also nominated try, have also been nominated for the departments and colleges. “Read with Me”, a nationwide plan for award by the concerned organizations. Page 2 October- November 2018 Volume 1 Issue 4 Iran’s Participation in IFLA 2018: An Overall Report Book Courier for [continued from Page 1] ... this participation. ence and participation of Iranian women as with IFLA President, Glòria Pérez-Salmerón, 1. IFLA 2018 provided the Iranian delegation librarians, their managerial role happens to gave the Iranian delegation the opportunity to Child Laborers with the opportunity to gain a fuller and better be limited and insignificant. It appears that follow-up bilateral discussions – and agree- understanding of the Global Vision strategy, IFLA 2018 came to have a positive impact ments – during her visit to Iran earlier in the The Allameh Tabatabaei Library, in co- including its emphasis on the social respon- on the way Iranian women librarians per- year. On the sidelines of the IFLA meeting, operation with the Cultural Center of Kaar sibilities of librarians and the new technical ceive and view their field and profession. NLAI officials also concluded two MoUs and Ta’avon (Work and Cooperation), has opportunities in the field of librarianship and This new awareness and sensitivity can – and of cooperation, respectively with the Na- launched a special program under the title of information science. It opens a new – in fact, should - strengthen their resolve to work for tional Library of Malaysia and the Boris “Peyk-e Ketab” (Book Courier) to promote novel - horizon for librarians. Given the fact assuming higher-level managerial positions. Yeltsin Library of the Russian Federation. awareness-raising and reading culture among that Iranians had not been active in the initial 3. The 2018 Congress also served to em- Moreover, and as a concluding remark, it the child laborers. Under the Program and stages of the preparation of the Global Vision, phasize the need for Iranian librarians to pay should be pointed out that this year’s active par- with the explicit objective of institutional- it appears that the traditional concentration of higher attention to librarianship more as a ticipation in the IFLA Congress can also help izing reading habit, children and adolescent Iranian librarians on technical aspects of the ‘profession’ than merely as a field of ‘knowl- NLAI to provide a fuller picture of IFLA and books are lent to child laborers. Moreover, profession have, as a consequence, caused edge.’ Traditionally in Iran, academic aspects its activities, the Global Vision in particular, to recently a story-telling event was organized them to somehow neglect other aspects. Ac- of librarianship have received higher attention the librarianship community in Iran. Various by the Program to familiarize child labor- tive participation in the 2018 Congress and its and focus as compared with the professional librarianship communities in Iran, particularly ers, in a more attractive fashion, with the discussions on various aspects and provisions aspects. The sessions addressing this dichot- public libraries, especially in remote and less facilities and services offered by libraries. of the Global Vision did in fact serve to ex- omy at IFLA 2018 served to be quite informa- developed areas of the country, need to receive pose them to such other issues as free access tive and educational for the Iranian librarians. a better and more focused education as regards to information, commitment to promotion and 4. The 2018 Congress also gave the Ira- the merits and advantages of cooperation with expansion of literacy, digital innovation, en- nian librarians the opportunity to gain a bet- IFLA, and how to better utilize its huge poten- hanced role in the society, a stronger sense of ter picture of the link between Block Chain tials in various fields and areas. Much more flexibility and openness to change, and the in- Technology and librarianship, as well as needs to be done in the area of public outreach creased emphasis on the need for the preserva- of various digitalization techniques. Par- and awareness-raising, with particular focus tion of the ‘Memory of the World’. This new ticipation, for the first time, of some Iranian on strengthening the links between librari- and deeper familiarity with the provisions and librarians as ‘volunteer’ for executive ac- anship and the society at large, including as content of the Global Vision could be expected tivities in IFLA meetings was quite a novel regards the Global Vision’s emphasis on the to serve as a turning point in the development experience in actual participation in chair- imperative of taking distance from direct influ- of Iranian librarians’ approach to the profes- ing and directing international meetings. ence of governments. To this end, reliance on sion and its dynamic and changing horizons. 5. Active participation of NLAI officials in the conceptual framework and effective pur- 2. Within the overall framework just dis- the meeting of the CDNL heads at IFLA 2018 suance of the rich and future-oriented provi- cussed, IFLA 2018 also served to sharpen the gave them the unique opportunity of direct ex- sions and guidelines of the Global Vision, as Iranian librarians’ attention and sensitivity to posure to discussions on new library manage- a useful working tool, will be found necessary the question of gender; that it should not be ment experiences and the emerging challenges. and helpful. It is hoped that the promotion of allowed to act as a barrier to social progress. The session also served to lay the grounds a better image of IFLA at the national level, The session on the role played by women in for increased interaction with other national and particularly among the country’s ‘com- the leadership of IFLA during the past de- libraries, especially at the regional level. munity of librarians’, will help enhance their cade, including sharing of personal experi- 6. The 2018 Congress also facilitated easy position professional and career in the soci- ences, highlighted the important role women interaction and dialogue between Iranian li- ety. Strengthening of the public sphere and can play in different areas of librarianship. brarian and their counterparts in a wide range civil society will certainly help this process. Notwithstanding the quite significant pres- of countries across the world. The meeting

4th Annual Congress Association of NLAI Workshops on UNESCO’s Memory of LIS Experts Enhancing IPLF of the World Program The Fourth Congress of Information Sci- The scientific association of “Enhancing The Secretariat of the National Commit- dress a range of relevant themes and issues. ence Experts will be held from 17-18 No- Iran’s Public Libraries” was formed with an tee for the UNESCO Memory of the World They include: the importance of recognizing vember 2018 at the National Library and interdisciplinary approach to serve the goals Program, headquartered in the International and preserving the documentary heritage, Archives of Iran. Experts, librarians, aca- of furtherance and enhancing of specialized Affairs Department of the NLAI, has been especially the hidden documentary heritage demics, and graduate students interested in knowledge of public libraries, qualitative engaged in extensive activities during the at the risk of destruction; education of the the field of information science from across development of specialists and improv- current year to promote the objectives of the methods of preservation of heritage; develop- the country will present research papers at ing educational and research affairs of this UNESCO Program in Iran. The UNESCO ment of the relevant criteria for identification, the two-day event. The Congress, dedicated field. For this, the first general assembly of Program, launched in 1992, was geared to recognition and preservation; and accessibil- to the main theme of “University Education: this association was convened with the par- safeguarding the documentary heritage of ity of the preserved heritage. The training Human Empowerment and Professional Dy- ticipation of professors, board of founders, humanity against collective amnesia, neglect, workshops in provinces have also served namism”, intends to harmonize the educa- specialists and librarians of Iran public li- the ravages of time and climatic conditions, the purpose of providing the members of the tional views of specialists and practitioners braries on July 18th. An election was held in and willful and deliberate destruction. The National Committee with the opportunity of in the field of information science. The sub- compliance with the articles of association Program has since endeavored to encour- close and on-site familiarity with the pro- themes to be addressed at the Congress are of the Association the result of which was age and promote enhanced preservation of vincial libraries and their respective collec- as follows: verified by the representative of Iran’s Min- and access to documentary heritage through tions as well as with the actual conditions of • Quality of university education in Libeaey istry of Science, Research and Technology . raising global public awareness of the signifi- preservation of documents and manuscripts. And information science (LIS) studies; cance of such a heritage in safeguarding the In light of the National Committee’s • Quality of continuous professional education civilization and culture of nations. The Pro- oversight function in Iran with regard to in a variety of libraries and archives; gram has played a catalytic role in drawing the UNESCO Memory of the World Pro- • Quality assessment of university education attention to the significance of this heritage gram, the Committee has held joint meet- in the field: criteria, standards and models; Shahid Beheshti • Re-training of faculty members and the qual- through registering recognized documentary ings with the experts from Golestan Palace ity of training leaves; University Library heritage of the world in global, regional, and Museum, Malek National Museum and • Status of empowerment in the LIS studies in national lists. Iran Joined the Program in 2007 Library (associated with the Foreign Min- formal university education; Joins IFLA and has so far managed to register 11 works istry), and Shahid Motahhari School on the • The role of professional and scientific asso- The Central Library and the Documents in the global list, 4 works in the regional state of conservation of the works already ciations in the fields of information science and Center of the Shahid Beheshti University list, and over 50 works in the national list. registered with the UNESCO Program. The knowledge studies in educational development has joined the International Federation of Li- In organizing training workshops in vari- Baysonghor , Khamseh of Ne- and professional empowerment; brary Associations and Institutions (IFLA), ous provinces across the country, the Secre- zami, Jami’ al-Tawarikh, and Zakhireye Kh- • The educational requirements to enable stu- tariat has endeavored in its outreach activities warazmshahi are the works registered in the dents and graduates of the field to find reward- have been assigned the membership number ing job opportunities; IR-1024. According to Mohsen Haji Zaino- to highlight the importance of conservation UNESCO global list and kept in these centers. • Compatibility between the syllabi of the dis- labedini, Director of the Shahid Beheshti and accessibility of documents, manuscripts In pursuance of its current activities, the cipline and its sub-disciplines with entrepreneur- University Central Library: “Joining IFLA and historical texts for the concerned institu- Secretariat of the National Committee is ial and job market demands; will facilitate and assist presentation of Iran’s tions, groups, entities, and citizens across the planning to hold similar training workshops • Harmony between the expertise of faculty libraries at the international level, promote country. Thus far in the year, four training during the coming months in the Provinces members and the curricula; international awareness of our academic li- workshops have been held in the Provinces of and Baluchistan, , • The educational needs of LIS students; braries, and help enhance international coop- of Fars, Hamedan, Kurdistan, and Lorestan. and Ilam, as well as in such important cen- • Educational challenges at the undergraduate eration.” This membership, valid until the end In these workshops, attended by interested ters in the field of documentary heritage as LIS studies; librarians, museum experts, scholars of his- Ministry of Petroleum, Ministry of Cul- • Quality of educational materials produced of 2019, allows the University Library to have in response to the professional demands in the free access to SAGE platform and journals tory and archeology, and collection holders, ture and Islamic Guidance, and the Office field. as well as to IFLA paperback publications. the members of the National Committee ad- of Charities and Religious Endowments. 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Swiss and Austrian Iran and Hungary: Culture as a Bridge Ambassadors in NLAI Markus Leitner, Ambassador of Switzer- Hadi Taghipour Ardeshiry | R. Professor Monok passion- “For us it is a special experience to be land to Iran, paid a visit 8 August 2018 to David Lankes, Professor and Dean’s ately talked about cultural close- here in Tehran. We are at the centre of a the National Library and Archives of Iran Scholar for New Librarianship in Syra- ness between Iran and Hungary. great civilization”, said Mr. Orbán, the (NLAI). Ashraf Broujerdi, NLAI Direc- cuse University’s School of Information He also informed the audience about Prime Minister of Hungary in his visit to tor, emphasized in the course of the meet- Studies, writes “Bad libraries build col- academic endeavors currently under- Tehranin 2015, who remarked that the first ing with the Swiss envoy the importance lections, good libraries build services, way in Hungary and the great num- records of the history of the Hungarian of cultural engagement. She underlined and great libraries build communities”. ber of libraries throughout that country. people come Persian and Arabic sources. the National Library’s outlook and policy Based on that, one could saylibrariesshape- The members of the delegation “We came here in the name of the culture towards developing interests and expand- cultures, or at least help intellectuals to spoke of research projects at the Cen- of respect. Hungary stands on the ground ing institutionalizing mutually-beneficial helptheir communitiesto know the world. ter of Academy of Science and Uni- of the politics of national sovereignty. relations with its counterpart in Switzerl. Throughout its long We are certain that this re- In her remarks, she highlighted NLAI’s history, Iran (Persia) li- gion’s highly complex af- particular interest in enhancing relations braries have been always fairs cannot be resolved, and and cooperation in the areas of digital and important. As such, the region cannot be sta- written resources. She also emphasized Iranian regard their bilized, without Iran”, the the need for grasping existing opportuni- country as a cradle of Prime Minister pointed out. ties for better mutual understanding. On civilization and culture. The statement depicts that his part, Leitner expressed satisfaction with Iranians are well- through culture and books the visit and stated that “cultural relations known for being hospi- people can understand each are important at every level and we also table to visitors. There other better. So, culture is an welcome and appreciate the development is an adage in Persian understandable language for all of bilateral cultural engagement with Iran. language which says “a people in the all walks of life. Every year a number of Swiss writers come guest is a friend of God”. Professor Monok’s as- to Iran to attend the International Book Fair. Also,dozens of sayings sistant, Ms. Dora Kalydy We can increase and enhance our relations by the Prophet Mohamad adviseMuslimsto versities in Budapest and the way talked about commonalities between in this area. In a separate event, the same welcome guests and be hospitable to them. Hungry values culture in their activities. Iran and Hungary. As an example, she day, Stefan Scholz, the Austrian Ambas- The visit of the National Library and Ar- Our Hungarian guests were delighted pointed to a number of Persian words in sador to Iran, also paid a visit to the Na- chives of Iran by Professor Istvan Monok, for visiting numerous monuments, librar- the Hungarian language and Vis versa. tional Library. While commenting on the Director General of the Library of the ies, and art galleries. They also admired Ms. Kalydy said “We found both coun- exhibition of Iran-Austria historical docu- Hungarian Academy of Science, included the attention placed on culture and books tries as cradles of civilization. We respect ments organized in Vienna during the of- signing a MOU, launching an exhibition of in Iran. They admired the government the people of the world through culture.” ficial visit of Iran’s President to Austria library and archival materials, and a meet- policy for paying subsidies to publish- From the statements exchanged between earlier in the year, he said: “The Austrian ing with The Iranian Library and Informa- ers to lower book prices, in order to make the Iranian and Hungarian side, it could Academy of Science has an institute under tion Science Association (ILISA) members. books affordable for lower income people. be concluded that peace, calamity, unity, its tutelage which is active in the field of The delegation was welcomed by the of- The delegation opened the exhibition knowledge, science, real collective society, Iranian studies. This provides the NLAI ficials of the National Library and the li- of photos and documents showing cul- better universal life, and relief are found well with the proper context for the development brary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. tural relations between Hungry and Iran. within the cultural relations if the will exists. of scientific relations with the institute.”

Hassan Tofigh and Iranian Nominees 50 years Iranian ILISA Awards for Hans Christian ISSN meeting in Iran satirical Journalism Andersen Award To pay tribute to founder of an Old Ira- The Iranian Library and Information Following a close review and ex- Pursuant to intensive talks between the nian satirical weekly journal, a celebration Science Association (ILISA) will offer amination process, Iran’s Children’s National Library and Archives of Iran took place in National Library and Archives this year, the third year in a row, three Book Council (ICBC) has nominated (NLAI) and the ISSN International Center, of Iran- Tehran in 20th August 2018. Many national awards to support the endeav- Hoda Haddadi, Farshid Shafie and Ali- Iran will be hosting ISSN 2020 event. The famous humorists, artists, journalists and re- ors and works of Iranian researchers in reza Goldoozian as Iranian nominees announcement was recently made by Saleh the specialized areas in the fields of li- searchers participated in the event, delivered in the shortlisted candidates for Hans Zamani, NLAI Advisor in International Af- brarianship and information science. fairs, upon his return from the IFLA 2018 their speeches on Hassan Tofigh, founder Christian Anderson 2020 Awards. The ILISA Research Committee has Congress in Malaysia, where he finalized and caricaturist, and its set of magazines. The Andersen Awards, given on a bi- prepared the necessary instructions – ac- the matter in the meeting with Gail Beck- Tofigh magazine was a satirical, literary cessible on the Association’s Website. ennial basis by the International Board ett. The ISSN general meeting, with a and social journal that its first number issued The guidelines provide detailed in- on Books for Young People (IBBY), are membership of over 80 countries, is held in 1922. Because of lack of freedom of the formation on the three national Awards, presented to an author and an illustrator in the summer every year. This is the first press by the time, these popular magazine the criteria for eligibility and applica- whose oeuvres are judged to be artistic, time Iran is slated to host this global meet- set faced to several limitations during their tion, the criteria for evaluation, as well genuine and innovative, and more im- ing. Iran’s cooperation with ISSN Interna- lifetimes and Tofigh journals stopped sev- as the criteria for their presentation. portantly, have made an important, last- tional during the almost past two decades eral times. Tofigh magazine finally stopped The Awards carry the names of three ing contribution to children’s literature. has served to promote compliance of Ira- in 1971 for ever in 2nd Pahlavi regime. prominent and renowned figures in the fields Thus far, the Iranian Council has nomi- nian journals with the required standards. of librarianship and information science. nated the following five candidates for The title of these awards are entitled the Andersen Awards in different genres: as 3 Iranian library sciences honors: Farshid Mesghali (illustrator, 1974), Special Guest of 1. The first Award has been named after the late Abbas Horri, and is given to the Hooshang Moradi Kermani (novelist, 2020 Turin best work produced in the theoretical/ 1992), Mohammad Reza Yousefi (novelist, philosiphical field of information science. 2000), Nasrin Khosravi (illustrator, 2002), The The International Book Fair of Turin, 2. The second award, named after the and Farhad Hassan Zadeh (illustrator, 2018). Italy, has designated Iran as the special guest late Pouri Soltani, will be given to the Among the five nominees, Farshid Mes- for its 34th Fair in 2020. Turin, selected by producer of the best professional work or ghali received the award for illustration, UNESCO as the “World Book Capital” in device (including bibliography, software, and Hooshang Moradi Kermani received 2020, has held its international book fair standards, handbook, etc) in the field of the commendation of the Board of Jurors. since 1998. The Turin International Book librarianship and information science. Fair, the most important book fair in Italy, 3. And the third award, named after is widely considered to come second to Noorollah Moradi, will be presented to Frankfurt Book Fair in Europe. The au- the producer of the best work produced or thorities of the Book Fair have advised device in the feild of archive and preser- their Iranian counterparts to utilize the op- vation. This year’s ceremony for present- portunity of the 33rd Fair in 2019 to inform ing the Awards will be held in October and raise awareness, through distribution in parallel with the fourth Congress of of materials and cultural activities, about the Information Science Experts of Iran. the ‘Special Guest’ status at the 2020 Fair. Page 4 October- November 2018 Volume 1 Issue 4

Omani Visit to The IFLA Global The Iranian Guest The 36th National Library and Vision in Persian of the Munich IBBY Congress Archives of Iran Translation International Library The 36th International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Congress was take placed In mid-July 2018, Mohammad Hamad Al- IFLA Global Vision, the outcome of In July 2018, Jamshid Khanian, an Iranian novel- in Athens - UNESCO World Book Capital 2018. dhoyani, Director of the National Documents 185 regional and national workshops, ist and playwright, addressed the biennial festival IBBY’s biennial international congresses and Archives Organization of the Sultanate initiated in 2017, and attended by 31,000 of “White Crows”, organized by the International bring together IBBY members and other peo- of Oman, accompanied by a delegation, paid librarians from 192 UN member states, Library of Children and Adolescents in Munich, ple involved in children’s books and read- a visit to the National Library and Archives was first published on the IFLA Web- Germany. He was among the 12 international ing development from all over the world. The of Iran (NLAI). In the course of the visit, they site in March 2018. The text of the Vi- writers of children and adolescents’ stories in- congresses are excellent occasions to make contacts, exchange ideas and open horizons. also met with a number of NLAI officials. sion has been issued in English and 16 vited to the 2018 literary festival of world renown. Today, IBBY’s mission – more urgent than In the exchange with Fariborz Khosravi, other languages. The Persian rendition of In addition to Khanian’s lecture, parts of his fa- ever before – becomes the vehicle for studying NLAI Deputy for Research and Digital Re- the full text, translated from English by mous novel “Jonah’s Words of Love in the Whale’s the way stories and fairy tales mix, mingle and sources, he informed the Omani delegation Mahbubeh Ghorbani and Saeideh Akbari Belly” were recited in German, followed by discus- interact through different peoples’ visions. Un- about the on-going work at the Library in derstanding and good will among peoples, as the field of electronic documents. Referring well as equal opportunities for all children in the to the difficulties involved in the collection world can be attained only when books offer a of electronic archives, Khosravi said that bridge between different peoples and civiliza- the Library has already managed to meet tions. This is the only way for the word “ξένος” five essential standards, and is determined (foreigner) to acquire its initial meaning again. th to extend and universalize the implementa- The theme of the 36 IBBY Congress was tion of these standards at the national level. “Where the East and the West Meet”. The country of Greece is where the three continents of Asia, Eu- On his part, Aldhoyani also expressed rope and Africa are linked with different cultures. the hope that the visit to NLAI would pave The 36th Congress also addresses the role of chil- the way for increased cooperation be- Darian and edited by Ebrahim Afshar, sion by the audience about the fictitious characters dren’s literature in linking East and West cultures. tween the two countries in fields of docu- is now available on the IFLA Website. of “Jonah” and “Sara” in the novel. In a subsequent Roya Maktabifard was invited as one of the ments and cultural matters. He further Following the second phase of the interview with Roya Maktabi, Khanian talked about main speakers with the article “Two Women, underlined: “We want our cooperation with preparation of the Global Vision dedi- his reasons and motivations for writing stories for Two Climates and One Ideal: Yela Lipman and NLAI to be more than an ordinary liaison: cated to collecting feedback and ‘Ideas children and adolescents, the role of climate and ge- Mirhadi”. The Spring of Ishraq with the ar- we want to have our shared documents for Action’ between March and July ography in his narrative, and also the role of human ticle “The Little Prince’s Footprints in Iran’s Na- to be translated and presented to others”. 2018, the final text of the Vision was integrity in the depiction of characters in his novels. tional Childrens Literature and Hamid Peymani, In the course of the visit, the two sides presented at IFLA 2018 in Malaysia. Khanian, born in the southern city of Abadan in and delneshin danaei with the article “The Per- spective of Publishers of the Book on the Copy- agreed on the following: the NLAI Depart- Promoting the motto of “Our Vision, 1961, started writing stories in the 1980s. After a pe- right in Iran” were also attended by the The 36th ment of Documents to provide a collection of Our Future: A Strong and United Library riod of writing for adults, he crossed over to the field International Board on Books for Young People. its electronic documents to the Omani Organi- Field Powering Literate, Informed and of children and adolescents’ literature. “Always the Soodabeh Nozari and Mitra Samiei (two zation, and in return, the Omani side to assist Participative Society”, IFLA had also Same Time, the Same Game”, “Strange Distances”, other Iranian researchers) also presented their with the editing and completion of the cur- invited librarians around the world to “The Beautiful Heart of Baboor”, “Clipped Wings”, poster entitled “The Perspective of the Iranian rent NLAI project of compilation of a trilin- provide their further input to the docu- “Deep Dive”, “Seventh Floor, West” and “A Mouth Child and Adolescents to the World: A Re- gual (Persian, Arabic, and English) glossary. ment by the end of September 2018. Filled with Crows” are among his other major works. port of a Thirty-Eight Year Project in Iran”.

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