Today we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Library Map of the World, and would like to thank all those whose work, dedication and ongoing commitment is enabling this powerful advocacy tool. Read More
Open Data Day is celebrated on 5 March each year and provides an opportunity for open data advocates and practitioners to mark successes and explore key questions. We talked to the Library Map of the World contributors about importance of publicly accessible, up-to-date and high-quality data about libraries. Read More
IFLA's new Statement on Open Library Data calls on governments to ensure, either directly or through supporting others, the collection and open publication of data about libraries and their use. Read More
Did you know that you can find information about different library policies and laws from around the world on IFLA's Library Map of the World? Read More
​ The Library Association of Ireland (LAI) & IFLA invite you to join an online workshop on storytelling through SDGs for advocacy using the IFLA Library Map of the World (LMW). The workshop is suitable for librarians, marketing & communications officers. About… Read More
​ The COVID-19 pandemic has forced dramatic changes in the lives of libraries and the communities they serve. It has seen both examples of great innovation and resilience by library and information workers, but also instances of how much people have missed in-person services. Each… Read More
IFLA is celebrating Africa Day 2020, highlighting the contribution that Africa's libraries make to the continent's development, as well as highlighting the ideas, resources and insights available on the IFLA website thanks to the work of our African members. Read More
Explore our collection of UN SDG stories highlighting library programmes from around the world and their impact on communities. YouTube playlist To read the full stories, visit the Libary Map of the World (LMW) website. Stay up-to-date with the… Read More
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions’s (IFLA) Library Map of the World (LMW) provides you with a unique digital space to share the story of your library’s activities, projects, and programmes as well as their impact on your community, and how that contributes to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable… Read More
More data, stories and country profiles are now available on the Library Map of the World (LMW) to help to support your advocacy work. Read More