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Call for Submissions for the May/June Library Services to Multicultural Populations Newsletter

SET Webinar Series for LIS Students - Call for Papers

This is a call for papers inviting LIS students to share their experiences with artificial intelligence (AI) in LIS education. Contributions may explore how students use AI tools in their studies, ethical and privacy considerations, and what students need to use AI confidently, responsibly, and with care for their personal data.

Call for Papers and Posters: 19th IFLA Interlending and Document Supply (ILDS) Conference

View Online: Green games for green libraries

Global Library Tour Opens Doors to Social Connections

Join us on Wednesday 25 February at 9 AM/9:00 EST to learn how library leaders around the world are building social connections.

The Future Librarians Want: Conversation Begins at Charleston Asia

What future do librarians want for scholarly communication? And how can the library community work together to identify shared priorities, partners, and practical solutions?

Reflections from our webinar on advancing a shared policy roadmap for inclusive digital access through stronger library-public sector partnerships

Last week on January 28th, we had the pleasure to host the IFLA-IFAP led webinar "Collaborating on a Policy Roadmap for an Inclusive Digital Future" as a follow up process of the publishing of the UNESCO IFAP Issue Brief on Digital Inclusion that aims to inform and connect libraries and associations with Member States to establish joint collaboration in the area of digital inclusion.

Show Us Your Best: Enter the 2026 IFLA PressReader Marketing Award

Show Us Your Best: Enter the 2026 IFLA Marketing Award! Deadline: 27 February 2026

View Online: Eco-Friendly Libraries Empowering Tribal Learners at KIIT & KISS

Recording and slides now available.

Now available: IFLA Government Libraries Section (GOVLIB) Newsletter - January 2026

In this first edition of the GOVLIB newsletter, we share updates from the Chair, committee members, and the 2024–25 Annual Report, along with key IFLA resources and strategic priorities. We also highlight the Central Secretariat Library, Indian digital repositories, and pay tribute to Sandra da Conturbia.

Call for Entries: IFLA 100 Logo Competition

In 2027, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) will celebrate its 100th anniversary. To mark this milestone, IFLA is launching a public logo competition to create a commemorative logo that will be used throughout the IFLA100 campaign.

Warm Wishes for the New Year and Highlights of 2025 from the Bibliography Section

As January 2026 draws to a close, the IFLA Bibliography Section warmly wishes you a happy and successful new year! We are delighted to share the highlights of another productive year—2025.

IFLA Guidelines for Green Libraries

The IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries (ENSULIB) Section proudly announces the publication of the IFLA Guidelines for Green Libraries. Developed through a global, collaborative effort by the IFLA Guidelines for Green Libraries Working Group, the Guidelines represent a major milestone for sustainable librarianship.

IFLA LAC impulsa la medición de impacto en bibliotecas peruanas con taller internacional

Recuento de lo que fue el taller de impacto para IFLA LAC

Join the new IFLA Library Publishing Section!

The IFLA LIBPUB Section was officially first organized as a Special Interest Group at the IFLA WLIC in Kuala Lumpur (2018), to advance the rapidly emerging, relatively new field of Library Publishing. It was converted to an IFLA Section in December 2025. A call for expressions of interest to join the new IFLA Library Publishing Section is now open.  

IFLA and librarians’ impact at the United Nations: historical overview and compilation of resources - Updated January 2026

Updated overview tracing how IFLA and librarians have engaged with the United Nations since 2014 to advocate for libraries’ inclusion in the Sustainable Development Goals. It highlights sustained global advocacy, partnerships with UNESCO and UN bodies, and growing librarian participation through reports, delegations, manifestos, and strategic initiatives demonstrating libraries’ essential role in sustainable development worldwide. Written by MLAS Chair who previously published the article on the IFLA CPDWL Blog and has updated it.

Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services for Persons with Print Disabilities

The Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities (LPD) Standing Committee has published the Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services for Persons with Print Disabilities—the result of several years of collaborative work and a significant step forward for inclusive librarianship worldwide.

IFLA MLAS Establishes AI Advisory Group

The IFLA Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS) has established the IFLA MLAS AI Advisory Group in response to the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the growing demand from library associations for timely, reliable guidance. The Advisory Group will support MLAS as needed, including potential participation in MLAS-led events.

IFLA MLAS to Collaborate with the Lebanese Library Association to Present Its 2026 Annual Conference

For the second time in recent years, IFLA's Management of Library Associations Section will collaborate with the Lebanese Library Association (LLA) to present its annual conference in May 2026. Building on our collaboration to co-present LLA's 2024 annual conference, MLAS has joined other IFLA units and organizations in the region to bring the 2026 conference to fruition. Here we share general information: The Lebanese Library Association (LLA) 7th Conference In partnership with the United Nations' Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and International Federation for Library Associations (IFLA/MENA) and (IFLA/MLAS) under the auspices of Lebanese Ministry of Culture.

IFLA President's Message: January 2026

The below message from IFLA President Leslie Weir was shared directly with IFLA Members and volunteers last week.