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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.

Craftsmanship in Heritage: People, Artifacts, and Daily Life Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Documentation Library / Local Documentation Library-Beijing Library

As cultural service expectations rise driven by innovative concepts, public libraries face new challenges in advancing high-quality development. Against this backdrop, the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Documentation Library / Local Documentation Library has introduced a series of service upgrades to better support the preservation, transmission, innovation, and development of intangible cultural heritage. This article elaborates the library’s functions and reader services, offering valuable insights for those exploring new models of spatial utilisation.

IFLA Training Program on “Measurement, Evaluation and Demonstrating Impact of Library Services” at Library Learning Commons - SLIIT

Workshop sessions showed how the concept of "Need" translates into next steps such as input, process, outcomes, and impact, using relevant real-world examples. The final session emphasised the importance of showcasing achievements to the public through storytelling.

IFLA ARL "Hot Topics" call for papers @ IFLA WLIC 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan

Empowering Communities Through Libraries: A Success Story from Myanmar

Through the workshop, our community librarians have gained a deeper understanding of how to make their libraries more effective and impactful. For the first time in our careers, we were armed with new skills and strategies to transform the space for community more systematically and serve as hubs for local people, provide access to resources, services, and programs adapted to the needs of the community.

Building Community through Reading in Hong Kong

The objective of Professor Rossini’s research was to reconnect people with underutilized open spaces through temporary architectural and urban interventions. In addition to activating forgotten, neglected, or dysfunctional urban areas of the city, the project aimed to explore alternative solutions that could positively impact the community. It also sought to challenge the rules, limits, and guidelines imposed in government-managed spaces, which are typically implemented through a top-down approach.

Making Preparations for CONSAL XIX

The opening ceremony will be held on 17 June 2025 and will begin with a speech from the Chair of 19th CONSAL General Conference and Meeting. This will be followed by a speech and the opening ceremony by the Guest of Honour. Awards will then be presented for the CONSAL Young Librarian Award 2025 and the CONSAL Outstanding Librarian Award 2025 (Gold, Silver and Bronze).

Join us! Leadership in Libraries: How do library leaders make decisions?

Libraries and Sustainability: United Arab Emirates in 30th CDNLAO 2024

This campaign aimed to raise awareness and encourage innovation, as well as strengthen the United Arab Emirates' position as a global leader in sustainable practices at the local and international levels. Mr. Hamad noted the efforts of all institutions, including those in the library sector, in contributing to the pioneering national campaign.

Call for Papers – CPDWL Open Session (WLIC 2025): Reimagine Continuing Professional Development for SustAInable Futures

Message from the Asia-Oceania Regional Office Manager

Welcome to the latest edition of the IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Newsletter. This issue explores how libraries are fostering reading communities and examines innovative initiatives across Asia that are reshaping library services.

Message from the Chair of the Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee

Time flies and we are already in our third month of 2025! We are pleased to present you the first IFLA Asia & Oceania newsletters for the new year.

ENSULIB announces the 10th IFLA Green Library Award 2025 Longlist in Two Categories

With generous sponsorship from De Gruyter Brill Publishing, ENSULIB circulated a Call for Submissions for the IFLA Green Library Award for the tenth year in a row. To ENSULIB’s great delight 41 submissions were received from 22 countries around the world, including Brazil (2), China (10), Croatia, Egypt, Finland (, France (5), Guadeloupe, India, Ireland, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Philippines (2), Poland, Portugal (2), Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Thailand, Türkiye (2), United States of America (3). The full IFLA Green Library Award 2025 nominated longlist appears in two categories listed alphabetically by country below. There are 19 submissions nominated in the 2025 longlist. The reviewing process is still in progress. The IFLA Green Library Award 2025 nominated shortlist will be published in May. The winners in the categories “Best Green Library/Grand-Scale Project” and “Best Green Library Project” will be announced in August 2025.

Culture and sustainable development in 2025: a year to implement and plan

In 2025, we will mark both ten years of the agreement of the UN’s 2030 Agenda, as well as five years until whatever succeeds it will need to be agreed. For the Culture2030Goal campaign, of which IFLA is a founding member, it will also need to be a year where the momentum towards recognition of the need for a dedicated culture goal grows. 

Logros conversatorio: Reflexiones y experiencias de las comunidades bibliotecarias

El objetivo de este encuentro fue afianzar los lazos de la comunidad bibliotecaria internacional, a través del intercambio de experiencias y reflexiones.

Publicación sobre evolución de IFLA LAC y su impacto en la región

IFLA President's Message, February 2025

The below message was distributed to IFLA's members and volunteers directly by e-mail in IFLA's official languages as of 27 February 2025.

A Library and Information Access Perspective on Language Technologies: Input from the Language Technologies for All Conference

IFLA Sub-Saharan African Regional Division (IFLA SSA RDC), February 2025 Newsletter