IFLA Repository
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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Recent Submissions
Newsletter: Advisory Committee on Standards, July 2025
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-07-09) IFLA Advisory Committee on Standards; Hafner, Joseph; Stevanovic, Ana; Ouf, Rehab; Owen, Victoria; Hafner, Joseph
IFLA Advisory Committee on Standards, Volume 3, Issue 1, July 2025
Minutes of Meeting: Cataloguing Section, 18 March 2025
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-03-18) IFLA Cataloguing Standing Committee
The following topics were discussed during the meeting: the IFLA section review process that was underway and the status of CAT's review; the upcoming 2025 IFLA election cycle; ongoing informal meetings being held by the section; plans for WLIC 2025; and CAT website maintenance. The membership also provided final comments on the International Cataloguing Principles (IPC) draft, and planned for the worldwide review of the IPC.
Minutes of Meeting: Equitable and Accessible Library Services Section, 30 April 2025
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-07-05) IFLA Equitable and Accessible Library Services Standing Committee
Items discussed at the meeting include: Brainstorming on the topic, "Why is international work in IFLA worthwhile?; Changes on Website, LinkedIn; Update on upcoming IFLA elections; Planning of Poster Session at WLIC in Astana; Review of expiring term including achievements and a critical review; Outlook for next term including Action Plan, IFLA Dynamic Unit and Impact Award; Flashlight: Group members updated their recent achievements.
18th IFLA Council session, 25–27 September 1952, Copenhagen, Denmark [group photograph]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1952-09) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
The 18th session of the IFLA Council was held from 25 to 27 September 1952 at Christiansborg Palace (Parliament Building) in Copenhagen, Denmark. 68 delegates representing 28 member associations and six international organizations participated in its work. This photo was reproduced in the 'Actes du Comité international des bibliothèques, v. XVII'.
Minutes of Meeting: RSCVD Steering Committee, 18 June 2025
(International Federation of Library Association (IFLA), 2025-06-18) RSCVD Steering Committee
The RSCVD Steering Committee met on June 18th and discussed the following: the WLIC2025 participation of RSCVD. The committee will discuss the challenges in the international library lending challenges and explore how digital solutions like resource sharing can address these issues. The second point discusses the contribution of RSCVD to IFLA newsletter. 220 words were drafted and shared with IFLA. A RSCVD brochure was created and to be translated into Arabic and Turkish in addition to the existing Italian, English and Russian languages. The third point discussed the RSCVD new elections and nominations will be finalized in Astana before the WLIC starts. The need to update the rules of governance and to select volunteers was also discussed and work is in progress. The last point discussed the Regional Liaison Program Development and the need to create a liaison program where knowledgeable members can assist others in their region rather than formalizing a coordinator role. The meeting ended at 3:20 PM Rome Time.