IFLA and its new prize sponsor Baker & Taylor are happy to announce the nominated libraries for this year’s prestigious prize for the best new library in the world. Read More
The Seoul Library initiated the 'SOL' project, a 'Building-less Library' that extends the concept of library spaces beyond traditional buildings to the outside. The SOL is a project aimed at expanding the three core elements of a library — 'books', 'buildings', and 'librarians' — to 'contents', 'space', and 'staff’; leveraging the advantages of outdoor spaces to provide various services that allow users to enjoy a variety of library content. It has evolved from a space focused on reading and discussion to one centered on interaction and experience. Read More
The "Public Library of the Year" award is presented by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) with the aim of honouring new public libraries. Baker & Taylor is proud new main sponsor of the award. Read More
As the IFLA section that explores the role of libraries within urban areas, the Metropolitan Libraries (METLIB) Section focuses on how libraries can be agents of urban development and catalysts of civic engagement. The world is a collection of disparate faiths, origins, identities, backgrounds, and beliefs. While every country and region may have ones that are culturally dominant, it is in the largest cities that you often encounter the broadest spectrum of humanity. Read More
The IFLA Metropolitan Libraries Section has adopted its focus for 2023-2025: Libraries will be agents for sustainable urban development (SDG 11) and catalysts for civic engagement. Read More
The annual MetLib Conference will take place in the cultural space of the Library of Congress of the Nation, on October 2, 3, and 4 of this year, under the slogan “Participatory, inclusive and sustainable libraries for the future”. There will be lectures, panels, workshops, and cultural activities, including library… Read More
The World Urban Campaign is please to announce that the Urban Thinkers Campus (UTC) has been approved and you may now proceed with making preparations for your UTC. … Read More
Around 75 librarians, urban planners, academic researchers, and economists will come together to explore how libraries contribute to sustainable urban development. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 directly addresses Sustainable Cities and Communities, while some of the other SDGs relating to Good Health and Well Being (SDG 3), Quality Education (SDG 4) (SDG 13), both touch on key determinants of sustainable urbanisation and represent areas where libraries play a supportive role. Read More
Applications for the IFLA/SYSTEMATIC Public Library of the year Award 2023 open on 21 February. Enter your new, exciting library as candidate for award! Read More
For the first time since 1982 the Metlib Conference will be held in Latin America next Oct 2nd-4th 2023! The theme for this year will be: “Participatory, Inclusive and Sustainable Libraries for the Future”. Read More