IFLA’s Professional Council (PC or Council) is responsible for the guidance of the Professional Structure, as set out in IFLA’s Statutes. The Professional Council consists of the PC Chair and the Chairs of the 8 IFLA Professional Division Committees.  The PC meets several times a year, often bi-monthly.

The Council supports the work of the committees in the IFLA Professional Structure (Sections and Special Interest Groups), including the endorsement of publications, standards and guidelines, and the development of policy and initiatives.

The PC liaises with the Regional Council in areas of mutual interest, identifies and progresses opportunities for collaboration.  The PC, through its representatives, plays a role on the WLIC organising committee.  The Council advises and updates the Governing Board on Professional Structure matters and raises and progresses issues of interest or concern.