IFLA history: Publications and archival material
Publications and archival material regarding IFLA’s history can be found in our Repository.
IFLA’s long history is represented throughout this collection, covering our: founding in 1927, relations with other international bodies, along with: reports on trends, past congresses, governance, membership, strategic planning, news, reports, and various activities. Most material was created before 2000.
This wide-ranging material offers glimpses back to the very beginnings of the Federation, along with details surrounding the many events that have taken place since. These documents represent a unique testimony of how the global library field has evolved over the years.
See also our pages on past IFLA Presidents and past World Library and Information Congresses.