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community", he says, "In an era of event of a new kind, where technol- they will keep a special memory of
accelerated technological change, ogy is used to mine for information their visit and they will spread the news
great opportunities present them- and to create new meaningful rela- that our Library is there to promote re-
selves with a fast pace and human- tions among data. search and knowledge at a high level,
kind needs knowledge to make wise but at the same time, it is open and
choices. The knowledge accumulated The cycling librarians listen with at- welcoming to everyone, according to
by the UN system in 70 years of mul- tention. It would be nice if the con- noblest ideals of our organization.
tilateral policy making and action is versation could evolve into a ques-
fundamental for the success of Agen- tions and answers session, but time Learn more about Cyclo-Biblio:
da 2030." How can libraries fit in this flies, our guests have to get back on http://www.cyclingforlibraries.org!
ambitious plan? their bikes and continue their tour cyclobiblio/edition-20 17/
"Our Library, together with other (destination for the day: Coppet). Cyclo-Biblio on Facebook:
UN libraries and resource centers:' The UN Library has been the long- https://wwwfacebook.com/cyclobib-
Mr. Pisano continues, "has a central est stop in our tour >>, says Lara. ho!

role in mobilizing this knowledge by For a good reason, we think. We have UN Library resource guide on
making it discoverable and shared so much to offer and we are happy to SGDS:
in countries engaged in realizing the share it with our colleagues. We hope http://libraryresources.unog.ch/sdgs
SDGs. That's why we have started
categorizing our resources in a way FRENCH - GERMAN - ENGLISH - ITALIAN - SPANISH - CHINESE
that facilitates the sharing of knowl- t ECOLE VARADI SA tZ
edge in support of Agenda 2030 and
other global policy frameworks that
will shape the world for future gen- Around a language in 80 hours
erations'
French • English • German • Russian +33 languages
Ms. Ruth Hahn-Weinert, Chief, Li-
brary Services, gives more details, Personalized programs from 1 to 20 lessons per week:
adults • adolescents • children
presenting two concrete examples
Special programs for companies, banks, organizations
of the engagement of the Library in
favour of the SDGs: the creation of School support and motivation in all subjects:
Math • French • German • English • all languages
a new resource guide, totally free
Preparation for English and French schooling
on the Internet, that embraces con-
ceptually and substantively the full Specialized pedagogy for gifted children, ADHD, dyslexia
sustainable development agenda cap- Secretarial Diploma in 3 to 12 months
tured in the 17 SDGs. The Library Flexible schedule from 7 am to 10 pm - 7 days a week
team has curated knowledge assets in
First lesson without commitment
categories matching the 17 SDGS to
point researchers to UN and non-UN 32, avenue de Frontenex - 1207 Genève
resources. The Library also took part www.ecole-varacli.ch
022 736 28 74 www.varadischool.com
in the Geneva Hackathon 2017, an

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