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20 August 2025The IFLA Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS) is delighted to share a first look at the highlights from its activities during the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2025 in Astana. A more detailed report will be published soon, but we are excited to reflect on the energy, participation, and rich discussions that took place across our three distinctive sessions.
20 August 2025IFLA’s Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) is pleased to announce the winners of the IFLA Green Library Award 2025. The IFLA Green Library Award was established in 2016 by ENSULIB (SIG). The Award 2025 is generously sponsored by Library Juice Academy and De Gruyter Publishing.
18 August 2025The winner of the IFLA/Baker & Taylor Public Library of the Year Award 2025 is announced! Learn more about the selected library
15 August 2025For over 25 years, the IFLA Management & Marketing Section has brought together volunteers from diverse nationalities, backgrounds, and professional experiences. One of IFLA’s greatest strengths is precisely this richness—each member contributes their expertise, cultural perspectives, and innovative ideas, enriching the Section’s work in unique ways.
14 August 2025The 2023-2025 IFLA Governing Board will meet for the last time on 16 August 2025, in an in-person meeting ahead of the World Library and Information Congress in Astana.
14 August 2025Once again, IFLA has been happy to be able to offer support for a range of emerging leaders to participate in our World Library and Information Congress.
14 August 2025Initial results from the analysis of the place of culture in Voluntary National Reviews of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals show that there is a critical mass of countries which are already taking the role of culture as an enabler of progress seriously.
14 August 2025The August edition the IFLA newsletter is dedicated to the IFLA WLIC 2025 set in Astana, Kazakhstan with the theme "Uniting knowledge, Building the future"
13 August 2025Helen Vincent, Chair of the CCH 2023-2025 shares a reflection on the activities of the Advisory Committee during the term, as well as a reflection on cultural heritage trends, including increasing risks and new roles emerging for librarians.
13 August 20252025 IFLA Membership Sentiment Survey results are now available, providing a comprehensive snapshot of member perspectives across all regions and membership types. These findings serve as a starting point for evaluating progress against the strategic outcomes of IFLA’s 2024-2029 Strategy.
10 August 2025IFLAPARL activities during the World Library and Information Congress 2025, in Astana, Kazakhstan.
10 August 2025On 14 July 2025, the Women, Information and Libraries Special Interest Group (WILSIG), in partnership with IFLA’s Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS) and the
New Professionals Special Interest Group (NPSIG), hosted a special webinar to celebrate WILSIG’s achievements, honor its founders, and look to the future of empowering women and
girls through libraries.
8 August 2025Loida Garcia-Febo was re-elected as Chair of IFLA Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS) for the term 2025-2027. She will serve as an IFLA Governing Board Member.
8 August 2025Juha Manninen elected Secretary of IFLA Management of Library Associations 2025-2027.
8 August 2025Adama Koné is the new MLAS Information Coordinator for the term 2025-2027.
8 August 2025MLAS is delighted to welcome new members for the term 2025-2027.