Stay up to date with our latest developments, initiatives, and new resources!
Earlier this year, we shared a survey designed to collect your ideas about what makes a successful major anniversary, and what you wanted from IFLA’s own centenary in 2027. We are happy to share the results here.
Faced 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.
With 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.
Libraries 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.
The 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.
What 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 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.
An 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.
IFLA, 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.
We 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.
The 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.