Strategic Direction 1: Libraries in Society

We will empower the library sector to build literate, informed and participative societies. We will develop strategies and tools to enable library services to act as key providers of information, education, research, culture and social participation.

Key Initiatives 2015-2021:

1.1 Promoting reading and literacy as an essential requirement for active participation in society, through access to information in any format

1.2 Introducing libraries on the agenda of international organizations

1.3 Building on the IFLA Trend Report

1.4 Promoting IFLA standards to support libraries in the provision of services to their communities

Last update: 10 December 2018