Stay up to date with our latest developments, initiatives, and new resources!
The IFLA Library Buildings and Equipment Section, in collaboration with the Bibliotheek De Krook, is excited to host a satellite conference in Ghent prior to the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2023 in Rotterdam.
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!
Applications for this year´s public library of the Year Award will open on 21 February.
The "Public Library of the Year" award is presented by IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) with the aim of honouring new public libraries. Systematic is the proud main sponsor of the award.
The IFLA Library Buildings and Equipment session at WLIC 2021 - Safe and open: post-recovery library design - takes place on day 1 (17th August).
Now available in open access! This book focuses on difficulties and opportunities in revitalization of old, derelict or abandoned buildings into a library and investigates the transformation of buildings which originally had a different purpose.
Next webinet May 6th - bookings open now!
New webinet series starts March 25th - bookings open now!
Presentations from our fantastic mid-year seminar in Montreal are now publicly available
Criteria extended - public libraries built in 2019 can apply for the award in 2021
Our section held a very successful mid-year meeting in Montreal, Canada from 4-6 March 2020.
Proposals due by 21 February 2020