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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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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.
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, Noriko
Libraries 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.
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, Jeremiah
The 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.
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 Section
Complete 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.'”
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.