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Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 27 February 2023
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-02-27) IFLA Governing Board
Minutes of the 92nd IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 27 February 2023 via teleconference. The Board approved updates to the IFLA Handbook and the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Governing Board members, and endorsed principles for responding to conflict. Key decisions included extending the Secretary General’s contract to five years, approving the hybrid model for WLIC 2023, and setting election promotion guidelines. The Board also reviewed the Risk Register, revised the 2023 budget, and approved the formation of working groups for Parliamentarian appointment, honorary awards, and staff engagement.
From the Kitchen to the Archive: Taking Cookbooks to Local History Researchers
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-06-19) Brannock, Jennifer
This presentation explores the often-overlooked historical and cultural significance of community cookbooks—those humble, spiral-bound compilations of recipes created by churches, schools, clubs, and grassroots women’s groups. Far more than mere culinary guides, these cookbooks serve as rich primary sources that document the lives, labor, values, and voices of women across generations.
Librarians in Special Collections at the University of Southern Mississippi have prioritized collecting cookbooks from around the state. To increase use of these materials, the librarians have worked to incorporate cookbooks into library instruction to push students to look deeper at these resources. It’s a way to show the students that cookbooks can have value outside the recipes.
Focusing on promoting research and use of the cookbooks, this talk will include an overview of the cookbook collection at the University of Southern Mississippi how the items can be used in research, and outreach efforts to the community and students at the university.
Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 17 April 2023
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-04-17) IFLA Governing Board
Minutes of the 94th IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 17 April 2023 via teleconference. The Board reviewed progress on the Plan for Securing IFLA’s Future, the 2023 Operational Plan, and the Risk Register. Key decisions included extending the call for Parliamentarian applications, approving the School Library Manifesto, and initiating the appointment process for Advisory Committees and Honorary Awards. The Board discussed updates on the IFLA Strategy 2025–2029, the draft Annual Report, and WLIC planning for 2023–2025. Financial updates, insurance coverage, and external representation were also noted.
Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 7-9 June 2023
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-06-09) IFLA Governing Board
Minutes of the 95th IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 7–9 June 2023 in The Hague. The Board reviewed progress on the Plan for Securing IFLA’s Future, the 2023 Operational Plan, and the Risk Register. Key decisions included appointments to Advisory Committees, endorsement of the WLIC 2024 location in Dubai, and approval of a framework agreement with the Organization of Ibero-American States. The Board also addressed volunteer concerns, approved updates to the IFLA Handbook, and discussed the 2022 audit, SIGL relations, and preparations for WLIC 2023 and 2025.
Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 19 August 2023
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-08-19) IFLA Governing Board
Minutes of the 97th IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 19 August 2023 in Rotterdam. The Board approved previous meeting minutes, endorsed the 2022 Annual Accounts and Annual Report, and authorized an Advisory Referendum on WLIC 2024 in Dubai. Key discussions included updates on the Plan for Securing IFLA’s Future, the Risk Register, regional office appointments for 2024–2026, and the creation of an Advisory Committee on Open Science and Scholarship. The Board also approved a 4% increase in membership fees for 2024 and reviewed strategic direction highlights and committee reports.