This is the third article in a four-part blog series examining how libraries can support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Here, we highlight how libraries are fueling economic growth and recommend relevant EBSCO resources for library collections.
Sharjah, the 2019 Unesco World Book Capital, has hosted representatives from most of the Unesco-designated World Book Capital cities to reflect on their individual stories and discuss strategies to strengthen their legacy while sharing their experiences with future holders of the status.
Furthering its commitment to promoting books and literacy, Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is organising the National Libraries Summit on November 8 – 9, 2021 at its headquarters in Sharjah. The two-day summit will be held in conjunction with the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021) under the theme ‘Visibility, Engagement, Impact, and Collaboration’, and convene 50 national library directors and senior staff from 20 countries in Europe, North America, Africa and the MENA region.