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Call for Presentations, Posters, and Workshops

Call for presentations and/or workshops proposals' submission for the 39th IFLAPARL Satellite Conference in Astana, Kazakhstan (23-24 August 2025)

IFLAPARL Satellite meeting 2025

Announcement of IFLAPARL 2025 Satellite meeting

The Road Towards Belém: Laying the groundwork for COP30

Open Session “Sustainable and Equitable Paths Toward Open Science and Scholarship” at WLIC 2025

IFLA calls for the reversal of cuts to IMLS, archives, restrictions on freedom of research in the United States

Indiscriminate cuts in the library and information sector – both to staffing and other activities – as well as the removal, hiding or modification of data inevitably risk undermining the pursuit of the goals of preserving and providing access to information, knowledge and heritage.

2025 Mid-year Meeting for IFLA Section Libraries for Children and Young Adults

IFLA Elections 2025 now open!

On 17 March, 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. 

Recording available: Open Science policies and the role of libraries – initiatives from China and Indonesia

Call for Presentations / Workshops

Now Available: IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Newsletter, March 2025

The March 2025 IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Division Newsletter includes editorials from the Chair of the Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee, the Manager of the Regional Office for Asia and Oceania, and news from IFLA, the region and beyond. This covers work in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates.

Get involved in WLIC 2025! - Regional Divisions

Consider submitting your proposal for a presentation during the Regional Divisions' collaborative session in Astana!

Now open: Call for Expressions of Interest for WLIC 2026 and WLIC 2027

The IFLA Governing Board invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from its member national associations or other member representative bodies worldwide to host two distinct upcoming IFLA events: WLIC 2026 and WLIC 2027

M&M Podcast Series: Interview with Former M&M Member and IFLA President-Elect, Leslie Weir

A podcast that celebrates over 25 years of the IFLA Management and Marketing (M&M) standing committee. Episode 7 features Leslie Weir, IFLA President-Elect, and Librarian and Archivist of Canada (2019 - ), CANADA, and M&M former Chair, Anya Feltreuter, Head of Division, Campus Valla Library, Linköping University Library, SWEDEN

Information Literacy Section Call for Papers - WLIC 2025 Open Session: "Future-Ready Libraries: Integrating AI in Information Literacy"

The IFLA Information Literacy Section (ILS) announces its call for proposals for presentations at their Open Session at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Astana, Kazakhstan, 18-22 August 2025. 

DDRS 5th Webinar Recording Available!

Missed the insightful discussion on "18𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐅𝐋𝐀 𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐒 2024 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 & 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧"? No worries! The webinar, held on March 5, 2025, is now available for viewing. 📌 Gain key takeaways from the conference, explore practical applications, and discover the future of resource sharing. 🔗 Watch the recording

Celebrating 25 years of meaningful impact at Singapore Management University

The implementation of the digital preservation system is a key step in ensuring that SMU's rich history is safeguarded for future generations. By creating a centralised, accessible archive, SMU Libraries is not only preserving the university’s legacy but also fostering a deeper connection to SMU’s heritage and promoting a sense of pride and belonging within our community.

NLB’s Digitisation and Digital Preservation Workflow: A Coordinated Approach to Preservation

Preservation is as much about accessibility as it is about storage. NLB ensures that its digitised collections are readily available through dedicated access platforms, allowing the public to explore Singapore’s rich literary collections. Publicly accessible platforms such as National Library Online and NewspaperSG provide researchers, educators, and the general public with seamless access to historical publications and archival records.

Open Books Hong Kong: Pioneering Open Access in Asia

One of the significant achievements of the Open Books Hong Kong initiative is its contribution to bridging the language gap in open access. With only 0.004% of open-access books indexed in DOAB being in Chinese, the initiative provides high-quality Chinese-language research, significantly increasing accessibility and impact.

The Technology Talk Convergence-MetaConnect: Pioneering the Infinite Library Experience at National Library of Malaysia

The Technology Talk Convergence-MetaConnect: Pioneering the Infinite Library Experience was a significant step forward in advancing digital transformation in Malaysia’s library ecosystem. By focusing on AI, virtual reality, and automation, the event successfully raised awareness about the evolving nature of library services. Participants gained hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and engaged with leading industry experts, making the program both educational and practical.

Launch of the New PRRLA Website

We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new website: https://pacificrimlibraries.org/. You can access the resources through Pacific Rim Libraries (PRL), a collaborative initiative that enhances global access to digital scholarly materials with solid research and teaching value. You can also find the metadata for digitised special collections.