Members have expressed a high interest in the 2025-2027 IFLA elections and the candidates that have been nominated. As an option, the Governing Board agreed to ask candidates for the major roles of President-elect and Treasurer to provide a brief video presentation in addition to their required motivation statement

To provide a standard approach, candidates for President-elect were asked to briefly introduce themselves and speak to the following questions:

  • What does global librarianship mean for you, and what role can IFLA play in this? 
  • What unique skills and experience will you bring to the role of IFLA President?  
  • The successful candidate will be IFLA President when the Federation turns 100 on 30 September 2027. How will you use your skills and experience to build a strong, sustainable, and globally relevant future for IFLA, that is valued by members, volunteers, and other partners?    

View their candidate statement videos:

Abdulla Al Ali

Te Paea Paringatai

Alejandro Lorenzo César Santa