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The IFLA Repository was established to collect and disseminate works by the global IFLA community. Here you can explore IFLA Standards, key publications, core documents and much more. Items in the repository are integrated with our main website, IFLA.org, as “Resources” and displayed in a separate Resources page of the website, as well as in relevant unit or topic pages.
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Item type: Item , Newsletter: IFLA Regional Section for Africa [1983-2019](International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2001-01) IFLA Regional Section for AfricaThe "IFLA Newsletter: Regional Section for Africa" was produced biannually by the Section and IFLA's Regional Office for Africa. This set includes: Vols. 1-19 (April 1983 - December 2000); missing 4-8, 16, 19; Vols. 20-56 (January 2001 - December 2019); missing 26; bookmarks in the PDF for each issue. NOTE: the IFLA Regional Section for Africa was established during the 1970s as part of the Division of Regional Activities and closed in 2021, after which the IFLA Sub-Saharan African Regional Division (SSARD) was launched. NOTE: from 1984 to 2007, the Regional Office for Africa was located in the Central Library of the Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Sénégal. Since 2007, the regional office has been housed within the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria, South Africa.Item type: Item , A Historian to the Librarians [1977](International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1977-09-05) Boorstin, Daniel J.Verbatim transcript of Daniel J. Boorstin's speech at the 1977 IFLA World Congress of Librarians in Brussels, Belgium on 5 September 1977. Boorstin addressed important, recurrent themes such as the book as a triumph of human technology and the Displacive Fallacy, which assumes that each new technology displaces (rather than transforms) the preceding technology. Speaking as a historian, Boorstin also discussed the role of the librarian in the new technological age.Item type: Item , Transforming Catalog Data into Cultural Insights: Visualizing Global Cross-media Manga Phenomena with an IFLALRM-based Metadata Schema(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-01) Hashizume, Akiko; Agata, Mari; Agata, Teru; Eto, Masaki; Otani, Yasuharu; Sugie, NorikoLibraries are increasingly collecting subcultural content such as Japanese manga, which spreads globally through translations and cross-media adaptations (anime, films, games, etc.). However, existing catalog records cannot adequately represent or visualize the complex relationships among IFLA LRM entities. This study proposes a practical workflow to transform heterogeneous catalog data into visualization-ready metadata based on IFLA LRM. The process includes identifying derivative works, harvesting data from library catalogs, and metadata transformation. Notably, the workflow employs AI to identify metadata for editions and related merchandise often missing from library collections, followed by manual validation to ensure accuracy. A case study of “SLAM DUNK” demonstrates how this framework operationalizes IFLA LRM structures to visualize the global dissemination of publications and cross-media networks. This approach offers significant value for libraries, including catalog data reuse, and enhanced global discovery. The workflow is adaptable to other resources, including novels, Korean webtoons, and American comics, providing a standardized framework for libraries to manage and visualize transnational cultural dissemination.Item type: Item , From Local to Global: Public Libraries as Catalysts of Multilingual and Intercultural Engagement(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-01) Garcia, Rowena; Garcia, JeremiahThe Quezon City Public Library (QCPL), located in the Philippines has redefined its role as a community learning hub through the Free Online Foreign Languages Program, initiated in 2019 to broaden literacy across multilingual and intercultural contexts. Since its inception, the program has enabled participants to acquire basic communication skills in multiple languages and has promoted increased cultural engagement. In response to the changing needs of a diverse and globally connected society, the library has expanded its services to provide accessible language learning opportunities that advance cultural understanding, inclusion, and lifelong learning. The program delivers authentic, high-quality instruction through strategic partnerships. Nihongo sessions are conducted by native Japanese teachers from Jellyfish Education Philippines, while German classes are provided by Pinay German Tutor, an institution based in Germany. Additionally, the library collaborates with In Love With Languages, a startup company that offers Hokkien sessions. This initiative illustrates how libraries can transition from traditional roles to become dynamic centers for collaboration and cultural exchange. By leveraging partnerships and redesigning programming, the QCPL advances inclusive access to knowledge and empowers communities to succeed in a multicultural environment. The program exemplifies an innovative, future-oriented approach for libraries dedicated to transformation, connectivity and lifelong learning.Item type: Item , IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section Blog [2012-2025](International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-29) IFLA Academic and Research Libraries SectionComplete PDF export of posts from the IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section Blog, which ran from 24 October 2012 to 29 September 2025. "The Academic and Research Libraries (ARL) section of IFLA brings together librarians from around the globe and together we 'monitor current and emerging issues and their relevance to academic and research libraries … and …. disseminate information and recommendations, including results of relevant research and experiences of practitioners.'”