Message from the IFLA President, 30 August 2024
2 September 2024The below message was sent by the IFLA President on 30 August 2024 directly to all IFLA Members, affiliates, and volunteer.
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Message from the IFLA President, July 2024
2 August 2024The below message was sent by the IFLA President on 31 July 2024 directly to all IFLA Members, affiliates, and volunteers, following the Governing Board meeting of 29 July.
IFLA selects Astana, Kazakhstan to host the 2025 World Library and Information Congress
31 July 2024The Hague, Netherlands – 31 July 2024 – The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has selected Astana, Kazakhstan to host the 2025 World Library and Information Congress.
HLPF Perspectives: Loida Garcia-Febo, Member, IFLA Governing Board
29 July 2024Last week, we shared an overview of our engagement at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2024, focused on building awareness of and support for the work of libraries as development actors. Complementing this, and as part of our drive to share more about the work of our Governing Board (GB) members, we're happy to offer a personal perspective from Loida Garcia Febo, one of the GB representatives on the delegation.
HLPF Perspectives: Alejandro Santa, Member, IFLA Governing Board
29 July 2024Last week, we shared an overview of our engagement at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2024, focused on building awareness of and support for the work of libraries as development actors. Complementing this, and as part of our drive to share more about the work of our Governing Board members, we're happy to offer a personal perspective Alejandro Santa, one of the GB representatives on the delegation.
IFLA Governing Board: Upcoming meeting and staying in touch
24 July 2024Next week's meeting of the IFLA Governing Board will discuss WLIC 2025, IFLA's finances, our Strategy for 2024-2029, the Information Futures Summit and more. Read on to find out more, including about how to stay informed.
Dates published for next IFLA townhalls
19 July 2024Dates have been announced for the next set of IFLA Townhalls, providing an opportunity to hear the latest about what is happening at IFLA, and for Members and volunteers to ask your own questions.
Message from the IFLA President, 21 June 2024
24 June 2024I am happy to be writing to you to with the latest update on all that is happening at IFLA, and specifically the work of our Governing Board. I would like to acknowledge the positive feedback on these monthly messages from many of our members and volunteers. Thank you for your comments. We are continuing to issue these updates in all IFLA languages, which I hope assists in updating you on key matters.
Message from the IFLA President, 17 May 2024
27 May 2024I am happy to be writing to you to with the latest update on all that is happening at IFLA, and specifically the work of our Governing Board. I would like to acknowledge the positive feedback on these monthly messages from many of our members and volunteers. Thank you for your comments. We are continuing to issue these updates in all IFLA languages, which I hope assists in updating you on key matters.
Draft IFLA Strategy 2024-2029 - open for comments!
26 April 2024This year, IFLA will finalise its next Strategy. Following five surveys of our members and volunteers, we're now proud to share a first full draft, as approved for sharing by the Governing Board. Now it's over to you - let us know what you think by 11 June!
Message from the IFLA President, 19 April 2024
22 April 2024I’m happy to be writing to you, just a day after the IFLA Governing Board’s first in-person meeting of the year has come to an end! It was great to see colleagues together in The Hague for a really positive and productive meeting – the three days flew by, but I believe that we are making excellent progress against the commitments set out in August of last year.
Building the Future of the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) together– your input needed!
15 April 2024Over 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.
Message from the IFLA President, 21 March 2024
21 March 2024While we don’t have a meeting of our Governing Board this month, I nonetheless wanted to write to you to highlight a couple of key areas of work and upcoming opportunities for you in the coming weeks.
Registration now open for the IFLA Information Futures Summit!
22 February 2024Ready to look into the future of information, and how we can ensure it is shaped by our field and our values?
Message from the IFLA President, 16 February 2024
19 February 2024I hope you are well, and that the first weeks of 2024 have been good for you and those around you. The first Governing Board meeting of the year was held yesterday, and I would like to share with you the Board's latest work.
IFLA Information Futures Summit: Save the Date!
29 January 2024IFLA is proud to announce the Information Futures Summit, hosted by IFLA President Vicki McDonald, and under the theme Stronger Together. Join us from 30 September to 3 October 2024 in Brisbane, Australia.
Appointment of IFLA Parliamentarian
26 January 2024Following a call for applications in April 2023, the Governing Board has appointed Martyn Wade to the position of IFLA Parliamentarian. The appointment was made after a thorough review process of applicants.
Message from the IFLA President, 19 January 2024
25 January 2024Happy New Year to you all! I hope that all of you who were celebrating had the opportunity to rest and re-energise, and wish everyone involved in IFLA an exciting, rewarding and positive 2024.
Highlights from the IFLA Governing Board meeting, 4-6 December 2023
8 December 2023Over three days, IFLA’s Governing Board met for its first in-person meeting since Rotterdam, in a week that marked 100 days since it took office. The time spent together was an opportunity not just to look back at what had been achieved, but also to advance key projects, opening the way to further delivery in 2024.
Stronger Together: 100 Days of Achievement
8 December 2023This week the IFLA Governing Board met in The Hague, The Netherlands. The meeting coincided with our first 100 days.