IFLA for: Librarians & Institutions everywhere
IFLA (The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession. Our members are national library associations, libraries of all types (national., academic, public, special libraries) and library and information educational institutions (faculties, schools) in approximately 150 countries. IFLA is an independent, international, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization. Our aims are to:
- Promote high standards of provision and delivery of library and information services
- Encourage widespread understanding of the value of good library & information services
- Represent the interests of our members throughout the world
IFLA's worldwide membership represents the large and growing number of library and information professionals, now estimated to be between 500.000 and 1.000.000!
You as a librarian or information specialist may want to get involved in the professional activities that IFLA performs, develop international contacts and contribute to our work.
A good way to get started is to contact one or more of our Sections. These Sections are the nuclei in which IFLA's professional activities take place. Some of the groups represent library types, some library activities, while others focus on a specific region of the world. Another opportunity is to attend our annual World Library and Information Congress.
You may also want to follow IFLA News, browse IFLA Publications, or subscribe to IFLA-L.
Last update: 19 May 2009