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Message from the Chair of the Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee 2025-2027

This is a message from Kim Taunga, Chair, Regional Division Committee for Asia and Oceania 2025-2027.

Message from the Asia-Oceania Regional Office Manager

This is a message from Michelle Lau, Manager, IFLA Regional Office for Asia and Oceania.

Stronger, Bolder, Together: From Ideas to Inspiration to Action

Register now for the final set of webinars in the Stronger, Bolder, Together series run by IFLA's Presidents for 2023-25, Vicki McDonald and 2025-27, Leslie Weir!

Libraries participating in crucial conversations towards a national AI strategy

Report: AI Knowledge Café By Loida Garcia-Febo, Chair of IFLA Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS) Moderator of the Event “Librarians, Researchers, and AI: Shaping Information, Science, and Society?” Prague, Czech Republic Hosted by the Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences Event Curator and Coordinator: Dr. Reysa Alenzuela, Research Fellow and Head Librarian, Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. September 5, 2025.

Integration between Specialized Associations, Libraries, and IFLA: A Panel Discussion at Ithraa

The event brought together leading experts and professionals to explore the value of collaboration in shaping the future of the library field. Learn more

Reaffirming and reinforcing social development: looking ahead to the World Social Summit 2025

IFLA is looking ahead to the 2nd World Social Summit, taking place in Doha, Qatar on 4-6 November 2025. This will focus on issues which matter for libraries, and where our institutions and profession have a major contribution to make. Read on to find out more, and see how you can engage!

Sub-Saharan Africa RDC to engage partners and LIS professionals at Africa Climate Summit

IFLA's Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Division Committee is launching a collaboration with Climate Heritage Network, delivering two side events at the upcoming African Climate Summit and hosting a workshop in collaboration with the University of South Africa (Unisa), Addis Ababa University, and the IFLA Africa Office, for LIS professionals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Continuity in Change: Message from Vicki McDonald, IFLA President 2023-2025 and Leslie Weir, IFLA President 2025-2027

The below message was sent on behalf of Vicki McDonald, IFLA President 2023-2025, and Leslie Weir, IFLA President 2025-2027, to all Members and volunteers from 29 August 2025.

Time to stop the undermining of library rights: IFLA statement on contract override

IFLA’s Governing Board has approved a new statement prepared by IFLA’s Advisory Committee on Copyright and other Legal Matters. This sets out the risk of licensing practices for digital content undermining library practices and calls for action.

Pay to share? New IFLA Statement on Network Usage Fees

A new IFLA Statement, produced as an addendum to our 2016 Statement on Net Neutrality, highlights the risks to libraries of efforts to oblige anyone making content available over the internet to pay telecommunications companies supplementary fees to do so.

IFLA establishes Advisory Committee on Ethics, launches call for candidates

Following the successful conclusion of work to develop IFLA’s Code of Conduct for Volunteers, the Governing Board has now approved the creation of an Advisory Committee on Ethics. 

IFLA calls for candidates for the position of Chair of the Advisory Committee on Standards

The position of Chair of the Advisory Committee on Standards for the period 2025-2027 has not yet been filled. The IFLA Governing Board is seeking to appoint a candidate to fill this role.

Global discussion about Sustainable Paths Towards Open Science and Open Scholarship at the WLIC 2025 in Astana

NPSIG Holds IFLACamp 2025 in Astana

IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award 2025 - Ceremony in Astana

The 2025 IFLA PressReader Award honored innovative global library campaigns in Astana during the WLIC, celebrating creativity, community impact, and marketing excellence across public, academic, and special libraries worldwide.

UN Resident Coordinator underlines libraries' key contributions to achieving UN goals

In a special session at the 89th World Library and Information Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan, UN Resident Coordinator Ms Sarangoo Radaaragchaa gave a powerful speech underlining the role of libraries in delivering on key priorities.

Report of the IFLA Governing Board Meeting, 16 August 2025

The outgoing IFLA Governing Board met for the last time on 16 August 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan, just ahead of 89th World Library and Information Congress. 

IFLA 2025 Dynamic Unit and Impact Awards (DUIA) announced 

Together at WLIC 2025 in Astana: MLAS Thanks Library Associations and IFLA Members for Successful Sessions

The IFLA Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS) is delighted to share a first look at the highlights from its activities during the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2025 in Astana. A more detailed report will be published soon, but we are excited to reflect on the energy, participation, and rich discussions that took place across our three distinctive sessions.

10th IFLA Green Library Award 2025 results announced!

IFLA’s Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) is pleased to announce the winners of the IFLA Green Library Award 2025. The IFLA Green Library Award was established in 2016 by ENSULIB (SIG). The Award 2025 is generously sponsored by Library Juice Academy and De Gruyter Publishing.