June 10 at 14:00 hrs CET/ 8am NY

In recent years, MLAS has focused on five key priority areas, with financial sustainability being a central pillar in strengthening library associations worldwide. Link: https://www.ifla.org/news/mlas-building-strong-library-associations-initiative/

In light of the ongoing global challenges, this timely event aims to support associations of all types and sizes in navigating an increasingly complex landscape. Aligned with our mission to empower and build strong library associations, this session will offer practical examples, proven strategies, and expert recommendations for achieving financial sustainability.

The event will be recorded.

MLAS Chair, Loida Garcia-Febo, will moderate the event.

Speakers confirmed to date:

  1. Sharon Memis, IFLA Secretary General
  2. Jelena Glisovic, President  Serbian Library Association: “Financing model as a guarantee of autonomy and freedom – how to achieve it?”
  3. Loy Jyoon Chin, MLAS Secretary,  Secretary of the XIX 2025 Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians General Conference and Meeting (CONSAL), Former Vice President II of the Librarians Association of Malaysia
  4. Mutinta Mweemba Nabuyanda, President Library and Information Association of Zambia (LIAZ): “The association has been engaged in a number of strategies which include diversified revenue streams, capacity building, strategic partnerships and sustainable practices.”
  5. Louis Coiffait-Gunn Chief Executive Officer, and Duncan Anthony Chief Commercial Officer at CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals: “Overview of CILIP’s responses to challenges and opportunities including; investing in improving digital services for members, stronger cyber security, diversifying income in line with the profession’s ethical values, developing flexible capabilities, and expanding its international offer to individuals and organisations in the sector.”
  6. Brett Bonfield, Executive Director, New Jersey Library Association, Member of the American Library Association Endowment Trustees