IFLA Professional Units and IFLA Review Groups IFLA Professional Units The Professional Council of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) invites expressions of interest from those wishing to serve as co-opted members on a Professional Unit Committee (Section or Special Interest Group) for… Read More
Highlights from Day Three of IFLA WLIC 2023... Read More
As a result of the vacancy for the Chair of the Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS) who is also a member of the Governing Board, a call for nominations was conducted within the members of the MLAS Standing Committee. Only one nomination was received and therefore the nominated candidate, Loida Garcia-Febo (United States of America), is automatically elected. Read More
Global discourse on culture and cultural heritage in 2022 can be characterised by greater recognition of the powerful potential of culture to help solve great challenges, as well as calls for action to ensure its protection in the face of natural and human-caused disaster. Read More
Original publication from IFLA ninth Knowledge Café (02 December 2022) Approximately 150 librarians met at the ninth Knowledge Café, held during the 87th IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Dublin, Ireland, July 26-29, 2022. This year’s Congress overall theme was “Inspire, Engage, Enable, Connect.” The first Knowledge Café was held… Read More
Approximately 150 librarians met at the ninth Knowledge Café, held during the 87th IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Dublin, Ireland, July 26-29, 2022. Read More
European Libraries in a Time of War: Responses to the Crisis in Ukraine The very first IFLA Europe Regional Division (EURDC) session focused on how libraries and library associations can support colleagues in Ukraine. EURDC Chair, Stuart Hamilton introduced the work of the EURDC and its committee… Read More
Libraries are well represented at this year's UN High-Level Political Forum! With librarians from four different contents, including six countries which are currently undertaking Voluntary National Reviews, we're in a great position to share experience from the ground, as well as the values that shape our field as a whole. Read More
The processes created for monitoring and supporting the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals offer important opportunities for libraries to engage with decision-makers, gain recognition, and shape priorities. In the first of three pieces, we look at Voluntary National Reviews, with almost 44% of reports published referring to libraries – a new record. Read More
IFLA is building a strong and united library field and you can be part of it. Wherever you are in the world, if you have energy and time to contribute, we encourage you to engage in our elections, which take place every two years. Consider the different committees and positions!… Read More