International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)

🌐 Join us this September/October in vibrant Brisbane, Australia for the IFLA Information Futures Summit (#IIFS) 🚀 Hosted by IFLA President Vicki McDonald under the theme of "Stronger Together", this is a new kind of event for IFLA. IIFS focuses on bringing the energy, expertise and rich diversity of our field (and beyond) together to find solutions to today's information challenges, while preparing us for the future. 🎤 Take part in IIFS' dynamic discussions, inspiring keynotes, and interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration so we can work stronger together within our community and with stakeholders to shape the future of information. 🤝 The Summit will also offer a key chance to engage in discussion about how IFLA as an organisation can support reflection, collaboration and action, with the formal presentation of our new Strategy and outcomes from the #IFLA Trend Report 2024! #IIFS24 #IFLAEvents #StrongerTogether

The EU's #libraries are a huge asset, ready and able to deliver equity, democracy, innovation, preservation, and development. In a manifesto prepared by European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations (EBLIDA) Public Libraries 2030 LIBER Europe NAPLE Forum and International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) we set out how the next European Parliament can help make this happen: https://bit.ly/3U7bjaA

Information can be a matter of life or death That's why access to healthcare information matters, and must be treated as a #humanright, indispensable for the right to health and right of #accesstoinfo Check out #IFLA's new statement: bit.ly/3WkgDKq

Today, #Strasbourg becomes #WorldBookCapital UNESCO 2024! #LireNotreMonde The IFLA President, Vicki McDonald, is joining other colleagues in Strasbourg to celebrate the launch. #Félicitations to all involved, especially the great #library team who are at the heart of making it a success! Can your city become a World Book Capital? Let's find out ➡️ bit.ly/3xGk5Vx

Which of the world's biggest public and private development funders have recognised and supported #libraries as partners? Check out our new #opendata resource based on an analysis of donor portfolios, made possible by a #SIGL grant: bit.ly/3U3woCW

We're asking our IIFS speakers some questions on information futures. See their thought-provoking answers in our Q&A series! 🎤💡 Join us at the IFLA Information Futures Summit to delve further into these topics and connect with industry leaders. Register now and be part of the conversation at #IIFS! bit.ly/43NBmZa   #IIFS24 #StrongerTogether

Introducing "Everywhere, All the Time"! 🌟 This innovative #digitalliteracy initiative empowers educators to spark meaningful conversations with teens about tech & AI. 🤖 From captivating posters to engaging activities, it's all here! Educators and youth advocates, don't miss out! Learn more about this exciting project: bit.ly/3W1xKRm 🔎 This initiative was produced by Tactical Tech in collaboration with European Schoolnet, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), Save the Children International and co-funded by the European Union #medialiteracyforeducators

Terrific to meet with Dutch colleagues to discuss opportunities for collaboration with International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). Your commitment to libraries and our respective institutions and organisation working together is very much valued. #StrongerTogether Erik Boekesteijn Klaas Gravesteijn Peter Kok Sharon Memis, FRSA Sander van Kempen - Keizer Erna Winters Irene Haslinger Martijn Kleppe

📣 The IFLA Information Futures Summit Programme is here! Our packed #IIFS programme will ignite your curiosity, spark meaningful discussions, and equip you with the tools to shape the future of information services Browse the full program through bit.ly/3JoAC32 #IIFS24 #StrongerTogether #IFLAEvent

The Australian Embassy in the Netherlands hosted a reception on the occasion of the meeting of the Board of International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). Australian Ms. Vicki McDonald is President of IFLA and CEO of the State Library of Queensland. IFLA serves as a global advocate for individuals' dependant on libraries and information professionals, championing access to information, ideas and creative works for socials, cultural, educational and democratic empowerment – values deeply ingrained in Australia’s ethos. We are honoured to have an Australian at the helm of such a valuable international organisation based in the Netherlands.