Does the global library profession need a World Library and Information Congress? Yes, it does! This was confirmed by 93.6% of more than 300 respondents to the first of four WLIC Review pulse surveys, which focussed on the need for such a Congress in the profession. Read More
Over the coming months, IFLA will be asking for feedback from its members and volunteers regarding their perspectives, desires, and experiences regarding the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC). This will enable the WLIC Review Steering Committee to adequately assess the needs and the views of IFLA members and volunteers. Read More
The IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) has been an annual event for members, volunteers, stakeholders and sponsors to gather together in different regions of the world to discuss everything library and conduct IFLA business. Members and volunteers have encouraged IFLA to review the congress, from its purpose, role,… Read More
IFLA's global reach and geographical diversity will be on show at this year's World Library and Information Congress, in particular through the sessions organised by our Regional Council and Regional Division Committees. Each Committee has worked hard to prepare exciting open sessions, complemented by open business meetings, and our new Hubs Results Session, sharing views from our WLIC 2023 Regional Hubs. Read More
The Digital Humanities/Digital Scholarship and the Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Groups are pleased to invite you to a joint session exploring generative AI and libraries. Read More
The IFLA Information Literacy Section (ILS) announces its Open Session at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Rotterdam, Netherlands, August 21-25, 2023. Read More
IFLA Indigenous Matters Section will be involved with TWO events at the upcoming IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2023 this summer. Read More
IFLA WLIC is the leading international conference focused on our profession's commitment to high-quality library and information services and access to information. Read More
At its council meeting in 1947, IFLA formally agreed to launch a partnership with the newly formed United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). This set the stage for decades of cooperation on our closely aligned objectives of improving outcomes for all through access to information, knowledge, culture, and… Read More
The IFLA/UNESCO Public Library Manifesto proclaims UNESCO’s belief in the public library as a living force for education, culture and information, and as an essential agent for the fostering of peace and welfare through the minds of all people. IFLA and UNESCO are therefore excited to announce the start of… Read More