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The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the global voice of the library and information profession.
It's not enough for us to talk about the transformative potential of libraries. We need people and organisations outside of our sector to do so also. Many governments are already doing this, which underlines the breadth of library contributions to better lives. Read more: https://tr.ee/2sSK1P
Want to catch up on where, and on what topics, IFLA has been advocating in the past month? Take a look at the July 2026 edition of our Advoc8 series on Substack! https://tr.ee/EuX656
Barriers to cooperation in science&research are a concern. Security policies, small funding, the pursuit of self-interest and polarisation can prevent the exchanges that advance knowledge. We want to understand how these issues are experienced in libraries. Answer our survey: https://tr.ee/fVdDUS
#Brasília, #Brazil will be the host of the 2028 World Library and Information Congress. We look forward to welcoming you to the "City of the Future"! #WLIC2028 Read IFLA's press release: https://tr.ee/B3y3XY
Incase you missed it: IFLA’s Futures Club second meeting's recording and summary are available at the link below. Many thanks to Patricia Hswe, Programme Director at the Mellon Foundation’s Public Knowledge programme, for her valuable insights. https://tr.ee/372IwO
We are on Substack! Follow us for more content about libraries and our work. This article explores how, as library professionals, we have to find a balance between professional pride and humility as we build relationships and venture outside of our bubble. Full article 👉https://tr.ee/8arcKC
Success! The European Parliament's new media literacy strategy explicitly recognizes libraries as key actors. We're proud to have worked with EBLIDA and Public Libraries 2030 to help make this happen. An important step for libraries across Europe. Learn more 👉https://tr.ee/Z7hDaK
Do you or others in your networks have a deep knowledge of how to build partnerships that bring investment into #libraries or related fields? We want to hear from you! Find out more: https://www.ifla.org/news/call-for-consultants-ifla-partnership-development-network/ Deadline: 10 August 2026
How well are we doing against the targets set out in the #Culture2030Goal campaign's draft Culture Goal? Answer our pulse survey by 6 July 2026 in order to inform a short advocacy paper to be released at the UN High-Level Political Forum tr.ee/NyPETy
📚 The shortlist for the IFLA/James Bennett Public #Library of the Year Award 2026 is here! Four outstanding libraries have been shortlisted for their excellence in design, innovation, and community impact. Discover the finalists: https://tr.ee/MkB98L
Join us today for more information about #HeritageAdapts! and learn how you can be a part of a global campaign – and build #resilience in your #library. Find out more: tr.ee/SAEETD ▶️ tr.ee/0R7ng5
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Ahead of #IFLA100 we're inviting writers & visionaries to imagine the future of libraries through the Li-Sci-Fi #shortstory competition. 📚🚀 Submit your story by 1 September 2026. Winning entries will be selected by our celebrity judge @maryrobinettekowal.com tr.ee/NcXPwt
🔔 Reminder: IFLA Futures Club #2 is coming up on 15 June at 12:00 UTC. Register through tr.ee/57AoRK
IFLA@ifla.org · 2mo agoWhat are the future(s) of public knowledge? What values should we uphold, what activities should we support, and what trends should we watch? Join the 2nd IFLA Futures Club with Patricia Hswe, Program Director for #PublicKnowledge at the Mellon Foundation. 📅 15 June, 12pm UTC https://tr.ee/57AoRK
Out now: Latest edition of the #IFLA Journal! Volume 52, No. 2 (June 2026) explores how #libraries and information institutions are responding to rapid technological, social, and policy transformations across diverse global contexts. Learn more and download your copy: https://tr.ee/A6KiyJ
What are the future(s) of public knowledge? What values should we uphold, what activities should we support, and what trends should we watch? Join the 2nd IFLA Futures Club with Patricia Hswe, Program Director for #PublicKnowledge at the Mellon Foundation. 📅 15 June, 12pm UTC https://tr.ee/57AoRK
A new #climateheritage initiative is to be launched on June 4th. Leaders include @preservinglegacies.bsky.social @icomos.bsky.social @ifla.org @europanostra.bsky.social & the ICH NGO Forum. Stay tuned!
The knowledge and information landscape is changing fast. Building a skilled, empowered society requires greater investment in — and protection of — research and knowledge institutions. More from our UN #STIForum side-event: https://tr.ee/SHHJBc
Last month, Members, volunteers and friends from across North America explored emerging trends, future challenges and practical tools for navigating change. Read the key insights and conclusions from the day: tr.ee/CmpTHD
SPARC Europe, together with ALLEA, @eifl.bsky.social, @ifla.org, @libereurope.bsky.social, and @operaseu.bsky.social, is calling on EU policymakers to remove persistent barriers and accelerate the transition to Open Science across Europe 👉️ doi.org/10.5281/zeno... #OpenScience #OpenAccess #ERAAct
You're invited to our IFLA Futures Club, a new initiative linked with #IFLA100, where we'll be hearing from a wide range of speakers with experiences and insights to share, and exploring techniques that you can apply in your own context! 1st session: 14 May, 16:00UTC https://tr.ee/4jJje5
Join our side event at the UN #STIForum 2026 to explore how knowledge shapes the future #sustainabledevelopment agenda. Hear diverse perspectives and help imagine what a global knowledge agenda could be. 🗓 7 May 2026, 12:30–13:45 UTC 🔗 https://tr.ee/mH0HOO
🌎Open Climate Campaign's work on #OpenAccess to research is being sustained by DOAJ's #OpenClimateCampaign 🔓 @ifla.org Claire McGuire and active involvement in the dissemination of climate research #libraries #ClimateReseach 🔗 blog.doaj.org/2026/02/20/d...
Curious about the future of #AI in literacy? 🤖📚 See the highlights from the LILAC Conference at Sheffield University and explore the IATUL OER platform for open learning resources https://tr.ee/JEzJhZ
New report highlights how libraries are adapting to the digital world 🌐📚 Coming soon: a pilot site with open-access country profiles + digital metrics to boost global comparison and collaboration. Learn more: https://tr.ee/Es6hru
We’re hiring at #IFLA! Looking for your next opportunity to make an impact? Check out these open roles at our headquarters in The Hague and apply by 15 April 2026: ✨ Communications Officer https://tr.ee/4Cy6o0 ✨ Policy and Projects Officer https://tr.ee/7WiXg4
Explore what's new and exciting at #IFLA in our March 2026 newsletter! 📬 https://mailchi.mp/ifla/vol-6-no-3
In light of increasing hostilities affecting Iran, the Gulf Region and the Eastern Mediterranean, #IFLA expresses deep concern for the growing humanitarian impact and the heightened risks to the region’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. Read the full statement tr.ee/KWFi13
IFLA Statement on Harm to Lives and Cultural Heritage in the Gulf Region and Eastern Mediterranean
The below statement has been agreed by the IFLA Governing Board on 20 March 2026. In light of increasing hostilities affecting Iran, the Gulf Region and the Eastern Mediterranean...
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