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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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Open Educational Resources and Libraries: A briefing
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2019-03-04) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Building on a 2019 UNESCO recommendation, IFLA issued a brief on open educational resources (OER). It underlines the role that librarians can play in creating, curating and ensuring access to these materials, and key issues surrounding OER. The brief celebrates the commitment of the library sector to making OER a reality and encourages continued engagement by providing background information. It shares the definition of OER, its advantages and challenges to it, as well as international, regional and national policies that are defining and guiding them.
Anonymous Classics: a list of uniform titles for works in Hebrew
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2027-10-30) National Library of Israel
This document presents a standardized list of uniform titles for anonymous works in Hebrew, compiled for IFLA as part of its Anonymous Classics project. The Israeli cataloging community catalogs in 4 languages of cataloging, so the Uniform Titles are presented in up to 4 scripts; and includes the Originating System number in Alma's Community Zone and the equivalents (when known) in the LCNAF and in Wikidata.
The Miracle of Voice: Cultivating Literacy and Connecting Hearts through School Reading Aloud Projects
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-11-01) Jo, Seonhye; Koo, Hyejin
In the AI era, students increasingly face information overload, shallow reading, and emotional isolation. To address these challenges, South Korean school libraries implemented school read-aloud activities aimed at cultivating literacy and connecting hearts. Students practiced shared reading via Morning and Classroom Read-Alouds, alongside Reading Buddies. They also experienced gamified approaches like BTS (Books Toward Solutions) and Read-Aloud Board Games. Furthermore, students recorded their voices, which were shared through Scan-to-Listen Poetry Exhibits and open-space audio installations. The project culminated in diverse celebrations such as Shadow Theater and Literary Concerts. Alongside this, teacher read-aloud groups were organized, sharing best practices and expanding the culture through teacher training and book talks. The outcomes were transformative. Passive, solitary readers became active, connected participants. Students developed enhanced literacy, deeper comprehension, and self-confidence by embracing their unique voices. Stronger bonds formed across the school community, and participating educators documented these field experiences in a co-authored book. Ultimately, this poster demonstrates that reading aloud extends beyond mere reading—it is a powerful catalyst for connecting people and transforming lives.
A Dash of Magic, A wealth of knowledge : Empowering Penang’s Communities through Dapoq Kecik (Small Kitchen) Cooking Programme
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-31) Yusof, Nor Hayati; Ismail, Nuraisyah Hajjar
ProgrammePublic libraries are increasingly recognised as catalysts for lifelong learning, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. The Dapoq Kecik (Small Kitchen) Cooking Programme, developed by the Penang Public Library Corporation, demonstrates an innovative library approach that combines reading promotion, storytelling, traditional culinary heritage, and entrepreneurship to create meaningful community learning experiences. By integrating literacy with hands-on cultural activities, the programme promotes ithe sharing of traditional knowledge across generations while strengthening local identity and social inclusion. Since its implementation, the programme has engaged over 9,400 participants, documented more than 300 traditional recipes, supported entrepreneurship development, and contributed to a 30% increase in library footfall. These achievements highlight the library's evolving role beyond information services towards preserving intangible cultural heritage, strengthening community engagement, and creating opportunities for lifelong learning. The programme contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Dapoq Kecik demonstrates how libraries can transform local cultural assets into sustainable platforms for learning, community resilience, and inclusive development.
From Hands to Insights: Elevating Volunteers from Helpers to Evaluators in Library and Cultural Institution Activities
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-30) Xie, Ying; Li, Jia
In the context of the general inadequacy in the evaluation of activities held by libraries and cultural institutions, we have explored a volunteer recording team relying on "Operation Stars"(a city-wide cultural volunteer service project). By reshaping the role of volunteers, we have transformed them from activity helpers into evaluators capable of producing in-depth insights. Volunteers are embedded in the activity sites in three capacities: (1) As participatory observers, they continuously write observation notes to record and present the real process of the activities; (2) As embedded investigators, they obtain first-hand reader satisfaction data through questionnaires and interviews; (3) As continuous recorders, they have followed up 648 activities in total, carried out image and text recording, and constructed growth archives that goes beyond quantitative data. These observation notes and growth archives meticulously depict the real situation of community cultural activities in Guangzhou, identify the highlights and experiences that were not fully recognized in previous evaluations, and provide valuable and in-depth evaluation materials for libraries and cultural institutions.