Stay up to date with our latest developments, initiatives, and new resources!
IFLA’s Governing Board is meeting for the first time in person in 2025 next week, in Berlin. Four months from the end of its term, this is a chance to reflect on progress and successes, establish goals for the coming months and beyond, as well as fulfil its mission to manage the Federation effectively and in line with our missions and values.
Leadership in libraries isn’t just a title—it’s a skill that evolves through learning, sharing, and meaningful engagement. The IFLA Management & Marketing (M&M) Section is committed to fostering leadership by creating dynamic spaces where information and library professionals can grow, connect, and lead with confidence.
At CPDWL, we see leadership as a skill nurtured through learning and collaboration. In 2025, we will prioritize initiatives to enhance leadership competencies among library professionals. These include webinar series, online coaching, updates to the CPD Guidelines, and resources like the Library Manual that focus on mentoring, advocacy, and leadership in workplace learning environments.
The IFLA Coaching Initiative, sponsored by the Management & Marketing (M&M) Section in collaboration with the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section, invites colleagues to participate in a free 30-minute online coaching session this April!
IFLA’s Social Sciences Section invites proposals for our upcoming online event titled, "Shaping the Future: The Impact of AI in Social Sciences Librarianship." This virtual event will bring together library professionals, academic faculty and staff, and technology experts to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in supporting and advancing social sciences librarianship.
This special issue of IFLA Journal, produced in collaboration with the IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section, explores key trends shaping academic and research libraries worldwide.
Designed as a self-assessment tool for the library community, the toolkit aims to help libraries maximize the benefits of AI for information access in an equitable responsible and sustainable way. If you have experience or internet in engaging with AI in the library context, we encourage you to review the document and share your feedback with us.
Call for presentations and/or workshops proposals' submission for the 39th IFLAPARL Satellite Conference in Astana, Kazakhstan (23-24 August 2025)
Announcement of IFLAPARL 2025 Satellite meeting
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.
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.
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.
Consider submitting your proposal for a presentation during the Regional Divisions' collaborative session in Astana!
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