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Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services for Persons with Print Disabilities
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-08) Balčytytė, Dalia; Boets, Saskia; Felsmann, Christiane; Follin, Ellen; Kholeif, Heba; Lesaja, Jelena; Manocha, Dipendra; Miller, Danielle; Reijntjes, Irmgard; Ylänne, Kirsi; Youssef, Yasmine; IFLA Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities Section
The Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services for Persons with Print Disabilities provide comprehensive guidelines for libraries seeking to offer inclusive and accessible services. It outlines practical strategies for improving access to physical and digital spaces, building inclusive collections, and utilizing accessible formats such as braille, large print, audio, and digital texts. Emphasizing Universal Design and the right to read, the guidelines address the needs of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, dyslexic, or physically unable to read standard print. Key topics include assistive technologies, accessible communication, inclusive programming, and metadata standards for discoverability. The guidelines aim to inspire all types of libraries to embrace equity and participation, and offer concrete examples and tools to implement effective, user-centered services. They support the global effort to end the “book famine” and advocate for meaningful engagement with persons with print disabilities in all aspects of library service planning and delivery.
One Nation One Subscription: A Transformative Framework for Equitable and Sustainable Open Science in the Global South [Presentation]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-01) Kumari, Rakhi; Kushwaha, Ashwin Kumar
India’s ambitious “One Nation One Subscription” (ONOS) initiative marks a significant departure from traditional models of scholarly content access. By negotiating centralized, nationwide licenses for academic journals and databases, ONOS seeks to eliminate institutional disparities and democratize access to scientific knowledge across the country’s diverse educational and research landscape. This inclusive approach, which guarantees access irrespective of institutional capacity or geographic location, offers a compelling model for other nations in the Global South aiming to foster equitable participation in global scholarly communication. This paper conceptualizes ONOS not merely as a procurement strategy, but as a foundational component of a broader, more inclusive Open Science ecosystem. It proposes a strategic evolution of ONOS into a hybrid model that integrates national licensing with open-access publishing mandates, localized language support, and sustained investment in community governed open infrastructure—such as institutional repositories, digital libraries, and scholar-led journals. The study critically examines the ways in which ONOS addresses systemic barriers in the current knowledge economy, including high subscription costs, regional inequities in access, and the marginalization of non-elite institutions. It also explores potential policy trajectories for embedding ONOS within a national framework for Open Science governance, focusing on sustainable funding models, collaborative licensing mechanisms, and scalable digital platforms. By presenting ONOS as a case study in public investment for knowledge equity, this paper underscores its relevance as both an immediate remedy for access asymmetries and a strategic lever for long-term systemic transformation. In doing so, it highlights India’s potential to contribute not only as a beneficiary of global open access movements, but as a proactive architect of a more equitable, sustainable, and internationally interoperable Open Science future—aligned with the broader vision of “Uniting Knowledge – Building the Future.”
Minutes of Meeting: Library Theory and Research Section, 12 November 2025
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-11-12) IFLA Library Theory and Research Section Standing Committee
The second business meeting of the IFLA Library Theory and Research (LTR) Section focused on key organisational and strategic topics. Attendance included representatives from multiple countries, with apologies and absentees noted. The meeting opened with approval of previous minutes and a reminder about attendance protocols. The Information Coordinator reported on recent activities, including the Stakeholder Survey, formation of the Communications Group, and newsletter planning. The first newsletter issue is scheduled for December 2025, featuring a research column on artificial intelligence (AI). Members were invited to contribute content and research summaries. Discussion on the 2025–2027 Action Plan highlighted emerging themes such as global copyright issues, AI in LIS practice, strategic planning, and evidence-based research. Proposals were uploaded to Basecamp, and a template for submissions will be prepared to ensure consistency. Collaboration opportunities were explored, notably with the Library History SIG for IFLA’s centenary and oral history projects. Planning for the 2026 IFLA Congress in Busan remains pending due to the absence of an official theme; alternative midterm meeting options in Paris or Edinburgh were considered. Other business included a proposal for a mental health information literacy project and suggestions for future communication improvements. The meeting concluded with action points for newsletter contributions, Action Plan feedback, and midterm meeting proposals.
One Nation One Subscription: A Transformative Framework for Equitable and Sustainable Open Science in the Global South
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-01-07) Kumari, Rakhi; Dhar, Meghna; Singh, Ajay Pratap; Kushwaha, Ashwin Kumar
India’s ambitious “One Nation One Subscription” (ONOS) initiative marks a significant departure from traditional models of scholarly content access. By negotiating centralized, nationwide licenses for academic journals and databases, ONOS seeks to eliminate institutional disparities and democratize access to scientific knowledge across the country’s diverse educational and research landscape. This inclusive approach, which guarantees access irrespective of institutional capacity or geographic location, offers a compelling model for other nations in the Global South aiming to foster equitable participation in global scholarly communication. This paper conceptualizes ONOS not merely as a procurement strategy, but as a foundational component of a broader, more inclusive Open Science ecosystem. It proposes a strategic evolution of ONOS into a hybrid model that integrates national licensing with open-access publishing mandates, localized language support, and sustained investment in community governed open infrastructure—such as institutional repositories, digital libraries, and scholar-led journals. The study critically examines the ways in which ONOS addresses systemic barriers in the current knowledge economy, including high subscription costs, regional inequities in access, and the marginalization of non-elite institutions. It also explores potential policy trajectories for embedding ONOS within a national framework for Open Science governance, focusing on sustainable funding models, collaborative licensing mechanisms, and scalable digital platforms. By presenting ONOS as a case study in public investment for knowledge equity, this paper underscores its relevance as both an immediate remedy for access asymmetries and a strategic lever for long-term systemic transformation. In doing so, it highlights India’s potential to contribute not only as a beneficiary of global open access movements, but as a proactive architect of a more equitable, sustainable, and internationally interoperable Open Science future—aligned with the broader vision of “Uniting Knowledge – Building the Future.”
Newsletter: Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section, December 2025
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-12-31) Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section Standing Committee; Mocatta, Antonia; Pun, Priscilla; Filar Williams, Beth; Deksne, Kristīne; Hook, Sheril; Ross, Catherine; Hackenberg, Eva; Toril Moreno, Rosario; Bogdanić, Ana; Sudarević, Ana; Kraljević, Ivan; Vnuk, Marinka; Bakarić, Ana; Barbera, Sveva; Hu, Qijing; Li, Rende; Kosavic, Andrea; Craig, Dana; Adamović, Neda; Iltnere, Anna; Saha, Payel; Weerasinghe, Sandun; Turan, Vildan; Čunović, Kristina; Malkoč Bišćan, Anita; Graša, Sanja; Yanxia, Du; Zhang, Chen; Keinan-Schoonbaert, Adi; García Rodríguez, Marta Isabel; Lapardina Bernús, Belén; Mercadal Cuesta, David; Peña Rotella, Alfonso; Toril Moreno, Rosario; Beasley, Gerald; Yavuzdemir, Merve; Micevska, Maja; Adekunle, Oreoluwa; Alonge, Ayodele; Ajuwon, Larry; Oberländer, Markus; Hook, Sheril
The newsletter, published twice-yearly by IFLA's Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section, presents stories, ideas, initiatives and events from green and sustainable libraries of all kinds and sizes from across the world.