France
[Press release] Solidarity with Ukraine, let’s support democracy and freedom of expression
We are all watching with concern and a feeling of helplessness as the military invasion of Ukraine takes place.
At our level, we can only express our solidarity with our colleagues and with all Ukrainians. We support and relay the press release of the European Federation of Library Associations
In response to the call from the Ukrainian Library Association, EBLIDA, NAPLE and the “Public Libraries 2030” program are urging libraries across Europe to mobilize for accurate information to be disseminated on the conflict as way to support democracy and freedom of expression.
Today, we can support freedom and peace with our tools and on our own scale, by disseminating verified information. We are able to help citizens understand the situation, the issues and the respective positions and defend access to information as a necessary condition for democracy.
The Livr’exil commission proposes – in the event that the situation leads colleagues to come and settle temporarily or not in France – to serve as an interface to help guide librarians who are forced into exile. The resources of the profession at European and French level can be mobilized to support any needs.
In the event that the situation leads colleagues to flee Ukraine and settle, temporarily or not, in France, the French “Livr’exil” commission is ready to serve as an interface to assist librarians who would like to pursue their professional activity. The professional resources at European and French level can be mobilized to support their needs.
Letter from the Ukrainian Association of Publishers and Booksellers to encourage the purchase of Ukrainian books by libraries
