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Governing Board Elections
2007-2009


Statement of Candidacy

For the postition of Governing Board Member
2007-2009

Gunnar Sahlin
Sweden

Gunnar Sahlin  (Sweden)
National Librarian
National Library of Sweden
Box 5039
S-102 41 STOCKHOLM, Sweden
Tel. +(46)(8)4634001
Fax +(46)(8)4634004
E-mail: gunnar.sahlin@kb.se

My ambitions for my assignment in IFLA's Governing Board 2007 - 2009
  • Implement IFLA's strategic plan, which elucidates the role and objectives of the organisation.
  • Concentrate IFLA's work on the basis of the objectives set for its activities.
  • Continue the work commenced to reinforce IFLA's finances and improve its financial routines.
  • Continue the work commenced to achieve a continuous improvement of IFLA's administration.
  • Carry out follow-up assessments of the organisation's activities.
  • Develop IFLA's networking with other library organisations and induce IFLA to assume the role of co-ordinator in different contexts.
  • Develop IFLA's role as a disseminator of information.
  • Assist IFLA in its efforts to take the initiative, play a leading and visible role, and, through intensive lobbying, exert an influence in the international arena.
  • Assist IFLA in its efforts to work for democracy, freedom of expression and global solidarity, in order to develop library activities in all parts of the world.