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Inform, Reform, Transform: IFLA Closes Successful WLIC 2018

After a packed week of learning, reflection, discussion and inspiration, IFLA’s World Library and Information Congress 2018 closed on a high note.

Honours and Awards at the IFLA WLIC 2018 Closing Session

During the Closing Session on 29 August, IFLA President Glòria Pérez-Salmerón and IFLA Division I Chair, Vicki McDonald conferred the following honours and awards...

Goodbye Kuala Lumpur, hello Athens!

After years of planning, it is hard to believe that the 84th World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) is coming to a close. What a congress it has been! WLIC 2018 was exhilarating and the National Committee Malaysia delivered an exceptional event.

Don’t miss the Closing Session!

The General Assembly reconvenes its general meeting of IFLA members at the Closing Session on Wednesday, 29 August from 16:15–18:00 (GMT+8). The entire session will be live streamed on IFLA’s YouTube channel.

Innovation in Preservation: Renewing the IFLA PAC Centre Network

IFLA’s Preservation and Conservation Centres play a valuable role in IFLA’s work to safeguard cultural heritage. Bringing together diverse experience and expertise, they form a powerful network. As IFLA renews their agreements, there is an opportunity to strengthen collaboration further, to the benefit of the whole global library field.

Have your say: don’t miss the General Assembly!

The General Assembly is the annual general meeting of IFLA members. At this meeting, the President, Treasurer, and Secretary General will report on IFLA's annual activities and strategic directions.

Facing the Future with Confidence: IFLA’s Trend Report Update 2018

The IFLA 2018 Trend Report Update is out now! How will the latest trends identified in the Library and Information Services field affect you?

Seizing Opportunities, Delivering Development: IFLA and the UN 2030 Agenda

The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda underlines the importance for development of many key library activities. In 2019, there will be a particular focus at the UN on education, employment and equality – as well as access to information.

Getting Started: New IFLA Guide on Making the Marrakesh Treaty Real

The Marrakesh Treaty has already had a major impact on copyright legislation, removing legal barriers to making and sharing copies of books in accessible formats. But to ensure that people with print disabilities benefit from genuinely equal access, implementation is key. A new IFLA guide helps libraries take this final step, and make the promise of Marrakesh real.

Literacy in the workplace

Welcome to our congress programme in Kuala Lumpur

Accelerating Access: IFLA Releases Statement on Copyright Literacy

In order to explain the concept of copyright literacy, its importance within the broader work of libraries and to make recommendations to key stakeholders, IFLA has published a statement on copyright education and copyright literacy.

Presentations now available: "Libraries in the sky: large-scale collaboration strategies and infrastructures to enhance the use of digital heritage collections"

Presentations from the IFLA RBSC midterm conference in Oslo are now available

Please join in the Rare Books and Special Collections Section events in Kuala Lumpur

Tell your story! 2019 offers a crucial opportunity for library advocacy

The IFLA Library Map of the World, launched one year ago at WLIC 2017 in Wrocław, addresses the critical need of the library field to have basic information about the state of libraries and the overall library landscape in countries around the world.

Launched! IFLA Global Vision Ideas Store now live

The IFLA Global Vision Ideas Store is now open and ready to accept ideas from the library field!

"Transform Libraries, Transform Societies” comes to Kuala Lumpur at the Opening Session!

Plenary Hall in Kuala Lumpur’s Convention Centre came alive in spectacular fashion on Saturday 25 August, as over 3500 delegates from more than 110 countries filled Malaysia’s premier convention venue to experience the official opening of the 84th IFLA General Conference and Assembly.

Now available: Data, Stories and more with Country Pages from the IFLA Library Map of the World

The IFLA Library Map of the World, launched one year ago at WLIC 2017 in Wrocław, addresses the critical need of the library field to have basic information about the state of libraries and the overall library landscape in countries around the world.