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Item type: Item , Weak Signals Report 2026(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-02-25) Atshemyan, Naira; Chakov, Denis; Gardiner, Sarah; Kerimova, Madina; Kozhokanova, Tolgonai; Menemenlioğlu, Alper; Miller-Kareko, Dany; Negomi, Imogen; Oyedele, Damilare; Sulaiman, Madiareni; Yavuzdemir, Merve; International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)Welcome to the IFLA 2026 Weak Signals Report, the latest volume in the collection of materials linked to our 2024 Trend Report. ‘Weak signals’ is a term taken from Futures Thinking, used to describe early-stage trends. Unlike a ‘trend’, a weak signal is a development or phenomenon that is not yet generalised, and may never become so. However, if it does, it could have significant impacts on the theme being studied - in our case libraries and the broader knowledge and information environment. We look to identify weak signals in order to take account of possible future developments that could affect the appropriateness and success of our plans and strategies. Some - most - will not turn into full trends, but if we have considered the ones that do, we will be better ready for a world shaped by them. The collection here is the result of the work of the Emerging Leaders Grantees at the 2025 World Library and Information Congress, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 18-22 August. The Grantees were tasked with following the different presentations, discussions and posters at the Congress, and from what they heard, identifying potential weak signals. They then discussed these, before turning them into a description for each one, in line with a template shared by IFLA HQ. Finally, IFLA HQ supported with editing and putting together this final publication.Item type: Item , UNIMARC Concise Bibliographic Format [2008](International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2009-01-16) IFLA UNIMARC Strategic ProgrammeUNIMARC Concise Bibliographic Format represents the state of the format as published in the UNIMARC Manual – Bibliographic Format, 3rd ed. (2008). Fields are optional unless marked as mandatory.Item type: Item , Universal Service and Access Through Libraries: How libraries feature in 66 countries’ universal service and access funds(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-02-24) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)This report is intended to provide the basis for a systematic look at how Universal Service and Access Funds (USAF) are working with and through libraries to achieve their goals of realising digital inclusion for all. It draws on desk-based analysis of 66 Funds from outside of Europe in order to gather evidence of where they cite libraries and in what context, and then to organise this information thematically. It therefore looks in turn at USAFs that are already supporting or have supported libraries, and then those which support the types of activities that libraries can undertake, without referring to libraries themselves. Finally, it provides an overview of those funds that do not refer to libraries or library-relevant activities at all. Key takeaways from the report: • Of the 66 countries, almost half (29) currently support libraries, or have done so in the past. • A further 27 are supporting activities where libraries could play a role, but where libraries are not currently reported as being involved. • There are strong current examples of libraries being supported via USAF funds, demonstrating the ongoing relevance of libraries for achieving USAF goals. • Overall, this points to a strong evidence base which could be drawn on in order to inform future decision-making. It will, we hope, be useful for USAF authorities in reflecting about the ecosystem of actors and institutions with which they can partner to achieve their objectives, as well as for library agencies, associations and national libraries in their engagement with USAF authorities.Item type: Item , Webinar resources - Libraries and AI in Practice: How can we bridge AI’s technical, social and ethical dimensions?(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-01-22) Cox, Andrew; Ng Tao Tao, Magdeline; Ross, Alanna; Grant, Vicky; De Brasdefer, Maria; De Brasdefer, MariaResources of the event- Libraries and AI in Practice: How can we bridge AI’s technical, social and ethical dimensions? The first part of the session addressed 'IFLA's Entry Point to Libraries and Artificial Intelligence' document and summarized how we envision its utility for libraries. A case study is also included in the resources, referring to how the National University Library in Singapore has used the document and what they have identified as main learnings and challenges. During the second part, colleagues from the International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) Special Interest Group on Information Literacy (SIG IL) shared experiences on distributing the 'Supercharged by AI' exhibition materials within the UK and then to a global audience, and also launched an open educational resource for IATUL members to share and discover AI literacy tutorials. IFLA then expanded on key highlights from the 'Libraries at the Frontline of AI Literacy' report and how to use it for media/digital literacy advocacy activities in 2026.Item type: Item , Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 1-3 December 2025(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-02-19) IFLA Governing BoardEndorsed minutes of the 121st meeting of the IFLA Governing Board, held in The Hague, Netherlands from 1–3 December 2025.