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Join us at the “Bringing Back Patrons to the Library” Session at WLIC-2023!

The IFLA Social Sciences Libraries Section (SocSci) in cooperation with Reference and Information Services Section (RISS) are hosting an ignite talks session “Bringing Back Patrons to the Library: Promoting Community and In-Person Programming in Digital World” at the 2023 IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, on Wednesday, 23 August, 11:30 – 12:30, at RTM Stage (Session ID: 151)

IFLA Satellite Conference 2023 – Art Libraries Section: ‘Big Ideas and Challenging Questions’

The Rijksmuseum Research Library and the IFLA Art Libraries Section (ARTLIB) will organize a satellite conference from 17 - 19 August at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam around the theme Big Ideas, Challenging Questions.

At the heart of sustainable development: IFLA releases analysis of 2022 Voluntary National Reviews

IFLA has prepared analysis of the set of Voluntary National Reviews of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals being presented at this year's UN High-Level Political Forum. It has been another year of above-average numbers of references to libraries, linked to a wider range of SDGs than ever before. 

Copyright & Licensing for International Resource Sharing Webinar

Have you ever struggled to understand copyright and licensing for resource sharing? If so, you are not alone. Please join us for this free one-hour webinar that will include a concise overview of copyright and licensing issues, with a specific focus on international resource sharing, followed by a panel discussion with experts in the field.

Updates: 17th IFLA Interlending and Document Supply Conference

Due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions, the IFLA-Document Delivery & Resource Sharing and Qatar National Library organizing committees decided to postpone the 17th Interlending and Document Supply Conference.

Open Science Commons: A Holistic and Ecological View of Science

Libraries: dialogue for change opens in Athens!

Lambrakis Hall in the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre came alive on Sunday 25 August, as more than 3600 delegates from 140 countries vied for a spot in Greece’s premier convention venue to experience the official opening of the 85th IFLA General Conference and Assembly. ​

Opening Address by IFLA President Glòria Pérez-Salmerón

Full transcript of the President's address given at the Opening Session on Sunday, 25 August 2019

Opening Session Address by IFLA Secretary General Gerald Leitner

Full transcript of the Secretary General’s speech given at the Opening Session on Sunday, 25 August 2019

You’re Invited! Get Involved with IFLA’s Professional Units at WLIC 2019

Enrich your WLIC experience by meeting the committee, networking with others in the field and staying up to date with the work of IFLA across the Library Profession!