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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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Raw diamonds: A safe space at the library
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-09) Hamzah, Maria; Ahmad Patanah, Siti Norbaya
Pahang Care Centre (Pusat Prihatin Pahang) is a flagship initiative by the Pahang State Government, delivered through collaboration between agencies and NGOs under the leadership of the Chairman of the Pahang State Committee for Community Welfare, Women’s Development, and Family. The centre functions as an integrated community hub, a replicable model for addressing social challenges and curbing immoral activities. Pusat Prihatin Pahang transforms lives by evolving the library into a critical social safety net. By integrating Affiliated Library within a welfare hub, it breaks cycles of poverty by empowering the homeless and underprivileged through literacy and digital inclusion, proving libraries are essential for human dignity and equity. Beyond its collection, Mini Library organises literacy programmes, including reading sessions, homework support, and digital learning. These initiatives provide invaluable support to children from low-income families, strengthening their educational development. Daily, a total of 60 students uses the library as a safe, inspiring space to learn and participate in meaningful activities. Importantly, Pahang State Library extends support to the homeless community by providing access to learning resources and self-development programmes. This inclusive approach helps build confidence, inspire hope, and empower individuals to pursue a brighter, more sustainable future.
AI-LIPS: Automating MARC Correction for Audiobook Cataloging in an LC-Based Academic Library
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-09) Cho, Minji; Kim, Sunho
Generative AI is transforming software development by enabling professionals without formal programming experience to create practical applications for their own work. This poster presents AI-LIPS, an AI-assisted application developed to automate MARC correction for audiobook cataloguing in an LC-based academic library. The project demonstrates how librarians can use generative AI to design and implement customized software that addresses repetitive cataloguing tasks without relying on dedicated software developers. AI-LIPS automatically detects and corrects common MARC errors, standardizes bibliographic records, and reduces the manual effort required for metadata quality control. By integrating AI into routine cataloguing workflows, the application improves efficiency, enhances metadata consistency, and allows librarians to focus on higher-value professional activities. Beyond the technical implementation, this project illustrates a broader shift in librarianship. In the era of generative AI, library staff are no longer limited to being users of software; they can become creators of digital tools that solve local challenges. The experience suggests that low-barrier AI development has the potential to accelerate innovation, improve library services, and empower librarians to lead digital transformation within their institutions.
We save we share “Kelantan Heritage, Access without Boarders”
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-09) Johari, Mohd Hafiz; Ab Ghoni, Nurulaida
Kelantan, a state in Malaysia, possesses valuable treasures related to its history, culture, and heritage. However, these treasures faced a major risk of disappearing as they have not been fully explored, collected and preserved. Therefore, the Kelantan Public Library has taken the initiative as a hub for the collection, restoration, and preservation of the state’s heritage materials, the Kelantan Heritage Collection. The existing collection does not yet encompass the entirety of Kelantan’s heritage, and the available materials require proper care and conservation. To preserve the state’s cultural identity, the Kelantan Public Library actively collects unexplored heritage materials, enhances its collection, and provides valuable references for future generations. It conducts fieldwork, interviews the community, gathers donations, digitizes materials, and showcases them through exhibitions and online portals. The main purpose of these efforts is to raise public awareness of Kelantan’s history and to serve as a reference for present and future generations, including students, researchers, agencies, and the global community. The Kelantan Heritage Collection is housed at the Kelantan Public Library. The implementation of these initiatives has enabled more systematic approach to preserving and conserving Kelantan’s heritage, improved user access, and ensured the sustainability of the state’s cultural legacy for future generations.
Librarians as Culturally Responsive Leaders
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-09) Montague, Rae-Anne
Librarians as Culturally Responsive Leaders introduces concepts from a project designed to share resources to support librarians in building understanding and enhancing professional practice. This work is grounded in the premise that librarians serve diverse populations and that we must effectively attend to the dynamic needs of patrons. In this context, it is imperative for librarians to have ongoing opportunities to develop understanding and skills to effectively respond to complex community needs. Culturally responsive leaders are aware of the impact of bias on their own lives and the lives of community members. They are committed to growing understanding of and confronting challenges stemming from systemic oppression. This poster provides information from the project for librarians and other community leaders interested in developing culturally responsive knowledge and practices. Additional information is available here: https://librarianleaders.wordpress.com/
Resolution for the French Government and French municipalities to support the principles of the UNESCO Public Library Manifesto [1997]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1997-09-05) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
This resolution called for a formal commitment from the "French Government and French municipalities" to ensuring free, universal access to information, culture, and lifelong learning. Proposed and approved by all officers of Division III, Libraries Serving the General Public, Sissel Nilsen, Chair, and Philip Gill, Secretary; and Marie-Martine Tomitch, Secretary General of the Association of General Librarians. Adopted at the 63rd IFLA General Conference and Council, Copenhagen, 5 September 1997.