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Just launched: International Cataloguing Principles (ICP) worldwide review
26 March 2025The ICP working group is proud to present the revised version of the International Cataloguing Principles (ICP), approved in 2025 by the IFLA Cataloguing Section. A worldwide review is now launched to collect feedback from all concerned communities and individuals.
On the Agenda: IFLA Governing Board Meeting, Berlin, 2-4 April
26 March 2025IFLA’s Governing Board is meeting for the first time in person in 2025 next week, in Berlin. Four months from the end of its term, this is a chance to reflect on progress and successes, establish goals for the coming months and beyond, as well as fulfil its mission to manage the Federation effectively and in line with our missions and values.
Empowering Leadership: The IFLA Management & Marketing Section
26 March 2025Leadership in libraries isn’t just a title—it’s a skill that evolves through learning, sharing, and meaningful engagement. The IFLA Management & Marketing (M&M) Section is committed to fostering leadership by creating dynamic spaces where information and library professionals can grow, connect, and lead with confidence.
Leadership through Learning, Structure, and Collaboration: CPDWL’s Focus for 2025
26 March 2025At CPDWL, we see leadership as a skill nurtured through learning and collaboration. In 2025, we will prioritize initiatives to enhance leadership competencies among library professionals. These include webinar series, online coaching, updates to the CPD Guidelines, and resources like the Library Manual that focus on mentoring, advocacy, and leadership in workplace learning environments.
Unlock Your Potential with Free One-on-One Coaching!
25 March 2025The IFLA Coaching Initiative, sponsored by the Management & Marketing (M&M) Section in collaboration with the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section, invites colleagues to participate in a free 30-minute online coaching session this April!
Call for Proposals: Impact of AI in Social Sciences Librarianship
25 March 2025IFLA’s Social Sciences Section invites proposals for our upcoming online event titled, "Shaping the Future: The Impact of AI in Social Sciences Librarianship." This virtual event will bring together library professionals, academic faculty and staff, and technology experts to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in supporting and advancing social sciences librarianship.
Out Now: March 2025 issue of IFLA Journal [Special Issue: Trends in academic and research libraries]
25 March 2025This special issue of IFLA Journal, produced in collaboration with the IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section, explores key trends shaping academic and research libraries worldwide.
Call for input on “IFLA Toolkit on Libraries and Artificial Intelligence”
24 March 2025Designed as a self-assessment tool for the library community, the toolkit aims to help libraries maximize the benefits of AI for information access in an equitable responsible and sustainable way. If you have experience or internet in engaging with AI in the library context, we encourage you to review the document and share your feedback with us.
Call for Presentations, Posters, and Workshops
24 March 2025Call for presentations and/or workshops proposals' submission for the 39th IFLAPARL Satellite Conference in Astana, Kazakhstan (23-24 August 2025)
IFLAPARL Satellite meeting 2025
20 March 2025Announcement of IFLAPARL 2025 Satellite meeting
Open Session “Sustainable and Equitable Paths Toward Open Science and Scholarship” at WLIC 2025
20 March 2025IFLA calls for the reversal of cuts to IMLS, archives, restrictions on freedom of research in the United States
19 March 2025Indiscriminate cuts in the library and information sector – both to staffing and other activities – as well as the removal, hiding or modification of data inevitably risk undermining the pursuit of the goals of preserving and providing access to information, knowledge and heritage.
IFLA Elections 2025 now open!
17 March 2025On 17 March, elections open for key posts across IFLA. Following a great response to our call for nominations, there is a strong set of candidates committed to the future of our Federation and ready to take IFLA’s work forwards.
Recording available: Open Science policies and the role of libraries – initiatives from China and Indonesia
16 March 2025Call for IFLA/Baker & Taylor Public Library of the Year Award 2025
14 March 2025The "Public Library of the Year" award is presented by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) with the aim of honouring new public libraries. Baker & Taylor is proud main sponsor of the award.