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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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International and Comparative Librarianship: Concepts and Methods for Global Studies
(De Gruyter Saur, 2019-06-17) Lor, Peter Johan
Based on his extensive experience in international librarianship, Peter Johan Lor, South Africa's first National Librarian and a former Secretary General of the IFLA, has written the first comprehensive and systematic overview of international and comparative librarianship. His book provides a conceptual framework and methodological guidelines for the field and covers the full range of international relations among libraries and information services, with particular attention to the international political economy of information, the international diffusion of innovations and policy in library and information services, LIS development and international aid. It concludes with a discussion of the practical relevance and future of international and comparative studies in LIS.
Express to Destress: Transforming Library Programs Through Art Therapy and Human Library to Promote Well-being and Inclusivity
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-28) Esposo-Betan, Sharon Maria S.; Cortez, Keith Ann E.; Pama, Shaira Irina V.
The University of the Philippines - College of Engineering redefines the academic library as a safe, inclusive, and user-centric space that supports learning, well-being, and collaboration. Hence, the establishment of the Student Wellness (SWELL) facility, which responds to the increasing mental health challenges among students by providing a dedicated space for counseling sessions, recreational activities, and relaxation. SWELL exemplifies a strong culture of collaboration and partnership, bringing together community members, including mental health professionals, faculty, alumni, and administrators through counselling, mentorship, and resource mobilization. Building on this foundation, the “Express to Destress” was launched as the library’s flagship program to provide the latest interventions through a multi-session workshop covering art therapy, stress management, mindfulness, and healthy and nutritious cooking—particularly for student dormers who were isolated during the pandemic. Expanding this initiative to a wider audience, the program offers more focused and immersive art therapy activities, complemented by the integration of Human Library sessions that promote empathy through meaningful dialogue with persons with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and students undergoing mental health conditions. This initiative demonstrates how academic libraries can evolve and transform into responsive community support systems that foster well-being, inclusivity, and strengthen community engagement.
Bridging Zones of Convergence Across Libraries, Museums, and Archives
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-28) Streams, Sharon
Libraries, archives, and museums (LAMs) have distinct professional identities, practices, and training pathways. Together they form the bedrock of cultural heritage and civic life. As digital and information technologies reshape how knowledge is created, described, preserved, and accessed, cross-sector collaborations are necessary to serve people and communities well. This poster introduces the University of Washington Information School's Center for Advances in Libraries, Museums, and Archives (CALMA), launched in 2024, as a university-based model for convening LAM researchers, educators, practitioners, students, and community partners and building an evidence base for collaborative action. The poster presents CALMA's emerging "zones of convergence" framework for strengthening cross-sector connections and advances in areas of shared interest. Center director Sharon Streams will provide recent examples of CALMA-supported initiatives that demonstrate how interdisciplinary research, learning, and practice can be woven together to power LAM transformations in response to the shifting information ecosystem.
The Nairobi Manifesto 1984
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1984-08-18) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
"During the Pre-Session Seminar, Nairobi 1984, the participants approved the Nairobi Manifesto 1984. Because it did not appear with the resolutions passed by the participants (see IFLA Journal 10(4): 400-403 (1984)), the [IFLA Journal] Editorial Committee agreed that it should be published along with the report of the Pre-Session." Published in June 1985 IFLA Journal: The Nairobi Manifesto -1984. (1985). IFLA Journal, 11(2), 137-138.
The Key Issues of Open Science in Promoting the Development of a Collaborative Research Ecosystem
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-28) Zhang, Yicui; Shi, Shuying; Wang, Yi
Openness is the core ethos of science, aimed at promoting broader and deeper collaboration. The development of Open Science has largely broken down paywalls to research outputs. Open access journals, preprint platforms and open data initiatives have laid the foundation for a collaborative research ecosystem. Although Open Science has eased traditional constraints on research collaboration, building a fully open environment covering the whole research process—from idea generation to data analysis and publication—remains a major challenge. Key issues include: Open Research Workflow: All research procedures are open and shareable, including unsuccessful trials. Open Science Infrastructure: Build user-friendly infrastructure supporting openness throughout the full research lifecycle. Open Science Incentives & Rewards: Policies boost collaborative research, granting recognition to all participants involved in research. Risk Prevention: Mitigate risks such as data copyright issues arising from open sharing. Stakeholder Interest Coordination: Balance interests of all open science participants: funders, publishers, libraries, researchers, etc. Transitioning to a research ecosystem where open science practices are the default will require more widespread systemic change. Collaborative research demands concerted global efforts from the entire scientific community under the overarching goal of openness.