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What shapes the future? Respond now to our trends survey

As part of the preparation of the 2024 Trend Report, we are calling on IFLA members, volunteers and the wider library field to share their views on which trends will matter most in the years to come, as well as how you see them working together. Deadline: 28 August 2024. Read More

  • News
  • 09 August 2024

11th International Summit of the Book

The 11th International Summit of the Book is taking place simultaneously online and in Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina. IFLA will be represented, talking about the importance for libraries to feel a sense of agency in their own future, and that of their soceities. Read More

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  • 07 December 2022

A look forward to WIPO SCCR/42

In May 2022, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)’s Standing Committee on Copyright Relations will meet for the 42nd time – and for the first time in person in the two years since the pandemic began. Read More

  • News
  • 25 April 2022

IFLA Trend Report 2021 Update released!

IFLA is happy to share the 2021 Update of its Trend Report, based on the ideas submitted by emerging library leaders ahead of our World Library and Information Congress. We invite you to look through, and think how these trends will interact and impact upon our institutions, our profession and our communities.  Read More

  • News
  • 06 January 2022

Pandemic Effects and Library Directions (Asia-Oceania and Americas)

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, OCLC has connected with leaders and staff at cultural heritage institutions from around the world to understand how the crisis has impacted them, their institutions, and communities, how they have responded, and how the experiences are shaping their future plans. Join us for an update on their latest findings! Read More

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  • 04 January 2022

Pandemic Effects and Library Directions (Africa, Americas and Europe)

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, OCLC has connected with leaders and staff at cultural heritage institutions from around the world to understand how the crisis has impacted them, their institutions, and communities, how they have responded, and how the experiences are shaping their future plans. Join us for an update on their latest findings! Read More

  • Events
  • 04 January 2022