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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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    The Role of Public Libraries in Strengthening the Mechanisms of Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE): An exploratory Study of Public Library Programs, Services and Activities in Egypt and Emirates
    (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-11-13) Mohamed Ismail, Heba; McGuire, Claire
    Climate change represents a significant and escalating threat to governments worldwide, particularly in light of its increasing and wide-reaching effects. Public libraries are among the most influential and active institutions in this context, given their vital role in community engagement and education. As such, they are key stakeholders in the global response to climate change and in the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study investigates the contributions of public libraries to advancing Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) in the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt. The findings highlight the crucial role libraries play in delivering educational and training programs, raising public awareness about climate-related issues, and participating in climate discourse. However, the study also identifies challenges, including limited involvement in national climate initiatives, a scarcity of climate change-related printed resources, and restricted engagement in COP-related activities held in both countries. Based on these findings, the study recommends formally integrating public libraries into national climate strategies, enhancing coordination with national ACE focal points, and fostering greater institutional support to expand their role in climate empowerment efforts.
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    How To Spot Fake News: Climate Edition
    (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-11-17) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
    Critical thinking is a core part of media and information literacy, and libraries continue to champion this by helping communities navigate today’s information society with confidence. A global movement towards Information Integrity for Climate Change recognizes that disinformation about climate change threatens public understanding and delays critical action. As climate change debates become increasingly entangled with fake news and misleading narratives, strengthening digital literacy is more important than ever. In a post-truth environment, access to accurate, evidence-based climate information is essential, and libraries are well placed to support it. This climate edition of IFLA’s Fake News infographic introduces eight clear steps to help readers evaluate the credibility of climate-related news and claims. It encourages everyone to question sources, check evidence, and uphold access to information as a public good. Download, print, translate, and share it in your library, your community, and online to help build a more informed and resilient public.
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    Alignment of the ISBD: International Standard Bibliographic Description element set with RDA: Resource Description & Access element set
    (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2015-02-17) Dunsire, Gordon
    This is the alignment of the consolidated edition of the ISBD: International Standard Bibliographic Description (2011) element set with RDA: Resource Description & Access (2010) element set.
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    Minutes of meeting: Library Theory and Research Section, 1 October 2025
    (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-10-01) IFLA Library Theory and Research Section Standing Committee
    Minutes of the first business meeting of the IFLA Library Theory and Research (LTR) Section held via Zoom on 1 October 2025. The meeting covered strategic planning for the 2025–2027 term, including the creation of a survey working group, discussion of research priorities such as libraries’ role in the age of AI, planning for WLIC 2026 and a potential satellite meeting in Japan, communication and visibility initiatives, collaboration on LIS education and iSchools, and scheduling of future meetings. Action points and working groups were established to advance these objectives.
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    Minutes of Meeting: Local History and Genealogy Section, 15 October 2025
    (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-11-12) IFLA Local History and Genealogy Section Standing Committee
    The committee met on 15 October 2025 to approve previous minutes, hear updates from the Chair about ongoing and upcoming IFLA activities, and discuss plans for the section’s future work. They also talked about creating a section newsletter, preparations for a Satellite Meeting in Korea in 2026, and upcoming webinars.