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IFLA attended the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, were we launched a key new publication and highlighted ways libraries can contribute to UNESCO's 2026-2027 programme. We also visited the National Library of Uzbekistan and engaged with librarians from across the country by contributing to INFOLIB Week 2025.
When the Marrakesh Treaty was agreed over 12 years ago, IFLA celebrated alongside the World Blind Union and partners. The Treaty promised to offer a way to remove unnecessary copyright barriers to the making and sharing of books in accessible formats, and so to help end the book famine for persons with print disabilities.
Summer 2025 newsletter for C&YA featuring presentations from Istanbul on generative AI in libraries.
The ANKOSLink 2025 Conference, held from 4 to 6 November 2025 at the Nation’s Library in Ankara (Türkiye), brought together over 600 participants—including library professionals, academic leaders, researchers, and technology experts— from 30 countries to explore the future of knowledge access in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
With COP30 starting, IFLA is sharing an overview of ways we are engaging in the Action Agenda, as well as ways the global library field can take part.
When it comes to advancing inclusion and labour market integration, and combatting poverty, few other institutions have the reach and flexibility of libraries. The IFLA team at the World Summit on Social Development helped open delegates’ eyes to this potential.
Are you interested in joining the Bibliography Section and becoming part of its standing committee? The IFLA Bibliography Section is inviting applications to join its Standing Committee for the 2025–2029 term through the IFLA co-option process.
We're happy to announce the names of the Chair and Members of our new Advisory Committee on Ethics, as well as the Chair of our Advisory Committee on Standards for 2025-2027.
Metlib 2025 brought together urban library leaders and innovators in Toronto to explore how libraries can foster community connection, combat isolation, and promote well-being. Under the theme “From Isolation to Social Connection,” participants engaged in dynamic discussions, workshops, and cultural activities, discovering fresh approaches that position metropolitan libraries as drivers of positive civic engagement and social transformation.
IFLA's engagement at this landscape meeting of national and international authorities, as well as experts and activists from around the world, will be led by Alaa Ahmed (Egypt), Zoubeida Bouallagui (Tunisia) and Rami Oudeh (Jordan). Find out about them and the messages they are bringing to the Summit.
Welcome to the collected resources from the Stronger, Bolder, Together series of webinars co-hosted by IFLA President 2023-25 Vicki McDonald, and IFLA President 2025-27 Leslie Weir!
At our World Library and Information Congress 2025, a session focused on leadership provided an opportunity to discuss the state of training today, as well as build a working definition of leadership for future discussion and use.
In regard of this week, IFLA is glad to release its new report on libraries and AI literacy, addressing the findings of the Media and Information Literacy for Social Resilience (MILSR) project, also known as the 'Supercharged by AI' exhibition and workshops.
In our 2025 October IFLA Newsletter, we reflect on championing equality and the fundamental role that libraries and information services play in creating fairer, more inclusive societies.