Building Strong Library Associations

Building Strong Library Associations is a comprehensive programme offering a strategic and coordinated approach to capacity building and sustainability of library associations. The programme benefits associations, libraries, and their communities.

The Building Strong Library Associations programme consists of:

  • A modular, customizable training package on library association development 
  • IFLA's policy-based learning materials
  • Mentoring and advice on forming partnerships
  • Cross-association activities, to bring participants together
  • An online platform to provide remote access to materials

Training materials and activities can be customized to meet the needs of different associations, and different language, cultural, political, social and other conditions.

The programme is delivered by the Action for Development through Libraries (ALP) programme.

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BSLA

Last update: 14 December 2012

Latest News

BSLA: Swedish Library Association and Kenya Library Association in close cooperation

In August 2012, during the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Helsinki, the Swedish Library Association and Kenya Library Association signed a five year cooperation agreement.

Continued… | 8 March 2013 | ALP (Action for Development through Libraries Programme), Associations, Kenya, Sweden, Building Strong Library Associations

Moldova holds first workshop in new BSLA project

In partnership with Novateca, the Global Libraries programme in Moldova, and IREX, IFLA has launched a new Building Strong Library Associations programme country project in Moldova. The project started in November 2012, and will continue until November 2013.

Continued… | 24 January 2013 | ALP (Action for Development through Libraries Programme), Associations, Moldova, Building Strong Library Associations

Project report: Regional cooperation in South East Europe: Challenge and opportunity, Croatian Library Association

The project, "Regional cooperation: challenge and opportunity" aimed to continue the implementation of new policies and activities and to foster the collaboration and networking of library professionals in the region of South East Europe, especially in library leadership, fundraising, and advocacy. The project also trained 12 trainers in leadership and advocacy, who will be able to operate as library advocates on both national and regional level.

Continued… | 4 January 2013 | ALP (Action for Development through Libraries Programme), Associations, Croatia, Building Strong Library Associations