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| | IFLA's Governing Board has started the year with a first informal meeting focused on plans around IFLA100, and in particular work on our next Trend Report. Look out for first announcements about this in the coming weeks!
President Leslie Weir has also shared a video message for the Emirates Library Forum, held this year in Sharjah, and joined a panel organised by the North America Regional Division Committee at the Ontario Library Association Super Conference in Toronto, Canada. You can read her New Year's message to IFLA's Members and volunteers on our website too!
Meanwhile, IFLA Secretary General Sharon Memis represented IFLA at the Science Comes to Town conference in Split, Croatia, engaging with passionate Croatian public librarians, as well as encouraging science communicators to see libraries as an essential infrastructure. |
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| | | | Have you ever dreamed of visiting "the Land of the Morning Calm" 😌 —as South Korea is often called? Then join us in Busan for the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2026!
The official WLIC website is now online, where you can register and access essential details, including travel guidance, flight options, visa procedures, and more, as Conference updates continue to roll out.
If you're planning ahead and need a letter of invitation to request employer support, you can now generate a personalised letter online. The call for WLIC 2026 volunteers is also open—apply directly through the registration form.
Interested in presenting a poster during the Congress? Submit your proposal by 8 April 2026. And stay tuned—grant opportunities will be added to the website in the coming weeks. |
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| | | The Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities (LPD) Standing Committee has published the Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services for Persons with Print Disabilities. These guidelines are the result of several years of collaborative work and a significant step forward for inclusive librarianship worldwide.
The IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries (ENSULIB) Section has published the IFLA Guidelines for Green Libraries. These guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for developing, managing, and evaluating green and sustainable libraries across diverse contexts.
James Bennett has been selected as the new sponsor of the IFLA Public Library of the Year Award, a globally recognised celebration of the world's most inspiring new public libraries, where design excellence meets genuine community impact. The call for applications begins in February 2026!
The IFLA Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Division invites you to its regional conference, held on 5-6 March in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, focused on the transformation of libraries and the construction of a new professional paradigm. [En español]
Read IFLA's first "Advoca8" Substack post of 2026! Each month, we highlight eight key areas of IFLA's policy and advocacy work to support and inspire your own efforts. In the January post, discover IFLA's advocacy priorities for 2026 across Headquarters, Advisory Committees, and beyond.
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| | | | | | Don't miss what's coming up at IFLA! Explore exciting upcoming events and register now, online or on-site, through our events page.
Looking ahead, on 30 September 2027, IFLA celebrates its 100th anniversary! 🎂 Do you have ideas, initiatives, or partnership proposals to help shape this historic moment? Contact us at ifla100@ifla.org |
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| | | IFLA Membership renewals are officially open! So now is the time to renew your IFLA membership and keep learning, sharing and growing with a passionate global community of librarians.
💌 Check your inbox for an email from membership@ifla.org with renewal instructions ⏰ Deadline to renew: 31 March 2026
Don't see the email? Let us know - we'll be happy to assist you! |
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| | | What happens when librarians from cities and remote regions come together to rethink their role? In September 2025, our member, the Armenian Library Association, united 100 professionals in Yerevan to transform libraries into inclusive, community‑driven spaces. |
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| | Finally, we're delighted to extend a warm welcome to our new members ⭐ |
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