Today, elections open for key posts across IFLA. Following a great response to our call for nominations, there is a strong set of candidates committed to the future of our Federation and ready to take IFLA’s work forwards.

Just over 1000 nominees applied for approximately 650 positions; the highest number of nominees received in the past years! Your nominations helped to support candidates from all library types and all parts of the world, representing the full diversity of our profession, and demonstrating the wealth of energy and talent that it offers.

IFLA relies on enthusiastic, energetic and committed people to work with us for the benefit of the global library field. It is up to you to decide who will lead our work in the coming years.

In line with IFLA’s broader commitment to global diversity, we encourage our members, when making their choices, to elect committees that represent the full richness of the experience of our field. It is only by bringing together a wide variety of perspectives that we can realise our potential as an international organisation, fit to solve global challenges.

What happens now

All eligible IFLA Members and Affiliates will receive an email providing access to the voting platform where you can see the lists of candidates and their motivation statements. You will only see those elections for which you are eligible to vote.

Eligible voters have until 23 April 2025, at 17:00 CEST, to cast their votes.

Election results will be announced on 05 May 2025.

Keep an eye on the news from IFLA Elections 2025 website, our social media channels, and in your email for further information and updates. And, crucially, use your ability to shape the future of our organisation!

Sharon Memis
IFLA Secretary General