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A Skills Agenda for the IFLA Trend Report
10 February 2025Faced with an uncertain future, shaped by a variety of different trends, what are the trends we should be developing? The Skills Agenda for the Trend Report, prepared by emerging leaders from around the world, offers insights.
New IFLA ARL Blog post: “The Necessity of AI Literacy in Academic Libraries in Bangladesh”
10 February 2025Exploring Information Integrity – the Role of Libraries in Asia and Oceania
10 February 2025With information integrity now recognised by the UN as a key policy priority, librarians from across Asia and Oceania met in Brisbane to reaffirm their commitment to this goal, and explore how best to achieve it.
The right copyright for African libraries
9 February 2025Libraries played a prominent role at the International Conference on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest, held in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa, from 3-6 February. Discussions highlighted the need the voice and experience of Africans – and the librarians who support them – to be better reflected in the way copyright works.
18th IFLA ILDS 2024 Conference: the theoretical & practical outcomes and vision
7 February 2025The IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing (DDRS) Section is pleased to present the latest episode of its webinar series, dedicated to reviewing the 18th IFLA Interlending and Document Supply (ILDS) Conference 2024. This prestigious event was organized by ADA University’s Library and Information Services Department in collaboration with the IFLA DDRS Standing Committee and took place at ADA University in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Survey on the IFLA Code of Ethics for Librarians and Other Information Workers
7 February 2025What ethical principles matter for library and information workers? How relevant are those set out in IFLA’s 2012 code? What other issues should we be taking into account now? Share your views, and help shape the revision of the code through our survey.
The Section on Education and Training is your Right Choice!
6 February 2025A Goal for Culture: Culture2030Goal campaign launches process to develop new version
4 February 2025The Culture2030Goal campaign, of which IFLA is a founding member, has formally launched the process of developing a new goal. Read on to find out about the roadmap, and to participate in the survey.
Advancing knowledge management for inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth
4 February 2025An IFLA side-event at the International Council on Science General Assembly underlined positive trends in information collection, management and sharing, across disciplines and borders, especially in the Middle East and North Africa Region. Yet the support of governments and partners is still very much needed to realise goals.
One More Step to Discover Status of Knowledge Management Education Programs across the World
4 February 2025Call for bids to host the 19th IFLA Interlending and Document Supply Conference (ILDS) 2026
3 February 2025IFLA, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, invites bids from IFLA Members to host the 19th IFLA Interlending and Document Supply (ILDS) Conference to be held in September or October 2026. This conference typically runs 2 to 4 days in length, attracts between 80 and 120 delegates, and operates with a budget of approximately EUR 40,000.
Strengthening associations for stronger libraries
1 February 2025We are happy to share a new report from QualityMetrics which explores the experience of library associations with IFLA's Building Strong Library Associations, as well as setting out a taxonomy of their needs into the future. This work is supported by the Gates Foundation via SIGL.
Celebrating Library Marketing: Insights and Inspiration from some of the best awareness campaigns
31 January 2025The call for entries for the 2025 IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award is open. Libraries can submit innovative campaigns that showcase their services, following inspiration from past winners like Auckland Council Libraries and Chattanooga Public Library. These awards foster collaboration and celebrate successful outreach strategies. Submit your impactful campaigns to highlight the value of libraries and inspire change.
Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services for Persons with Print Disabilities
31 January 2025The Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities (LPD) Section is producing Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services for Persons with Print Disabilities. The Guidelines are designed to serve as a tool and a resource for libraries, librarians, and library staff, enabling them to begin to provide, continue to provide, or enhance existing accessible and inclusive library services for persons with print disabilities in their library communities.
The future of futures in libraries: Updated Trend Report released
31 January 2025An updated version of the Trend Report includes not just additional scenarios, but also a new chapter exploring the concept of futures thinking, and tools that libraries can use to make the most of this.
Meet our regional coordinators for the LBC project!
31 January 2025Each of our coordinators brings unique expertise and a deep understanding of their region’s digital library landscape. Their work will help shape a more comprehensive picture of how libraries are adapting to digital challenges and connectivity issues, ultimately informing strategies to better support library services worldwide.