There is a long history of attacks on cultural heritage institutions, from public censorship campaigns to physical libraries and museums being targeted in conflicts, leading to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Such attacks have evolved as library services and collections have moved into the digital realm. This requires an increased focus on cybersecurity, where libraries bear a double burden; the security of the institution and staff, as well as the security of the patrons and the public.This panel will convene experts from the UN System and the library community to discuss both why libraries are targeted and what is being done to protect them.
This virtual event took place on 09 May 2024 from 8.30 – 9.45a.m. ET (New York Time).
Panelists:
- Edmund Balnaves, International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions (IFLA) Presentation
- Gwen Evans, ELSEVIER Presentation
- Magnus Igbinovia, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) Presentation
- Tima Soni, UN International Computing Centre (UNICC)
Moderator:
Thanos Giannakopoulos, UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library
It is organized as a side event to the 9th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum).