IFLA Headquarters dispatched ballot papers and supporting documents for its Governing Board Elections 2019-2021 to all Voting Members on 22 February 2019. We are encouraged to see the number of viable candidates standing for elections increase with each election cycle and this year we have almost double that of the previous cycle. Read More
English | français The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the global voice of the international library community. Libraries play an essential role in fostering equitable access to information and cultural expression while ensuring compliance with copyright principles and regulations within their… Read More
Volunteering in libraries and other cultural institutions in Russia has always been one of the important and discussed issues. Numerous publications in both print and Internet magazines show that librarians discuss this issue on a regular basis. They share information on their successful practices and experience of working with… Read More
The sustainable development of our societies requires access to information for all, and libraries are essential to achieving this. Donna Scheeder (IFLA President, 2015-2017) underlined this point in her address to the UN Commission on Social Development on 30 January in New York. Read More
Mental health difficulties affect, or will affect, a major share of the population. While they may not be visible to the eye, their effects can be devastating. In order to promote well-being for all, societies need to support those suffering from mental health difficulties. Libraries can play a significant role in achieving this. Read More
Ballot papers, including supporting information, have been dispatched to all voting Members of IFLA on 23 March 2017. Read More
Full text of IFLA President's address given at the Opening Session on Sunday. Read More
Managing and promoting special collections Africa: The Bleek-Lloyd collection and beyond Sponsor: IFLA Rare Books and Special Collections Section Date: Friday, 14 August 2015, University of Cape Town Venue: Centre for African Studies Gallery, Harry Oppenheimer Institute Building Level 3, Engineering Mall Road, University of Cape Town, Upper Campus, Rondebosch,… Read More
In recent weeks, IFLA members have become concerned as they observed copyright changes in Jamaica and Canada that extend the term of copyright protection. A rich public domain and fair access to copyright protected material enhances creativity and the production of new works. Read More
Ballot papers, including supporting information, have been dispatched to all voting Members of IFLA on 18 March 2015. Read More