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Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 23 & 30 August 2018
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2018-08-30) IFLA Governing Board
Minutes of the 59th IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 23 and 30 August 2018 during WLIC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Board adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the March 2018 meeting. Key resolutions included approval of statements on fake news and copyright literacy, endorsement of the IFLA Development Roadmap, and support for permanent membership on the ABC Board. Strategic discussions covered advocacy, policy developments, the Global Vision initiative, the Library Map of the World, and the DA2I report. Updates were provided on WLIC planning for 2018–2021, including approval of the WLIC 2020 theme and logo. The Board reviewed financial reports, approved a 1.4% membership fee increase for 2019, and endorsed updates to the Rules of Procedure. Reports from advisory committees and professional units were presented, including the closure of two SIGs and endorsement of new standards and publications. The meeting concluded with a review of WLIC 2018 and planning for future sessions.
Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 14 December 2018
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2018-12-14) IFLA Governing Board
Minutes of the 60th IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 14 December 2018 at IFLA Headquarters in The Hague. The Board adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the August 2018 meetings. Key resolutions included support for the Santiago Declaration, memorandums of understanding with EIFL and the International Librarians Network, and approval of the Statement on Open Access in Intergovernmental Organisations. Strategic discussions covered advocacy, the President’s and President-elect’s programmes, policy developments, and updates on strategic partnerships. The Board reviewed progress on all four strategic directions, including the Global Vision, Library Map of the World, DA2I report, and the new IFLA website. Financial matters included endorsement of the 2019 draft budget and a €70,000 donation to SIGL. The Board also addressed membership admissions, committee appointments, and preparations for WLIC 2019–2021. The meeting concluded with updates on risk management and planning for the 2019 strategy workshop.
Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 12 April 2019
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2019-04-12) IFLA Governing Board
Minutes of the 61st IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 12 April 2019 at IFLA Headquarters in The Hague. The Board adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the December 2018 meeting. Key resolutions included support for the renewal of the UNESCO Chair in Cultural Property Protection, adoption of a revised draft treaty on libraries, and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with TASCHA. Strategic discussions covered advocacy, the President’s and President-elect’s programmes, policy developments, and updates on strategic partnerships. The Board reviewed progress on all four strategic directions, approved the IFLA Strategy 2019–2024, and received updates on the Global Vision, Library Map of the World, DA2I report, and the new IFLA website. Financial matters included approval of the 2018 financial statements and management letter, and endorsement of the Treasurer’s report. The Board also addressed membership admissions, committee appointments, and preparations for WLIC 2019–2022. The meeting concluded with an in-camera performance review of the Secretary General and planning for upcoming meetings.
Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 23 August 2019
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2019-08-23) IFLA Governing Board
Minutes of the 62nd IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 23 August 2019 in Athens, Greece. The Board adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the April meeting. Key resolutions included the selection of Dublin as the host city for WLIC 2020, endorsement of the theme “Inspire, Engage, Enable, Connect,” and approval of the IFLA Statement on Censorship. Strategic discussions covered advocacy, the President’s and President-elect’s programmes, reports from Board members, and updates on strategic partnerships. The Board reviewed progress on policy development, the IFLA Linked Data and Namespaces project, and all four strategic directions. Updates were provided on SIGL activities, the Global Vision Ideas Store, the Library Map of the World, the DA2I report, and the new IFLA website. Planning for WLIC 2019–2022 was discussed, including satellite meeting locations and the Division V Declaration. The Board addressed professional programme matters, advisory committee reports, financial updates, and membership admissions. The meeting concluded with preparations for the General Assembly and committee nominations.
Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 30 August 2019
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2019-08-30) IFLA Governing Board
Minutes of the 63rd IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 30 August 2019 in Athens, Greece. The meeting began with a workshop introducing new Board members to IFLA’s structure and responsibilities. The Board reviewed the composition of the 2019–2021 Governing Board and discussed strategic matters including the implementation of the IFLA Strategy 2019–2024, updates to the Trend Report, and the launch of the Governance Review. The Board approved the formation of working groups for the review and set milestones and timelines. Elections were held for key roles including Treasurer, Executive Committee, Professional Committee, and Finance Committee. The Board also appointed representatives to various advisory and external committees, and delegated decision-making authority for Honours and Awards and Professional Units. The Division V Declaration was presented, emphasizing inclusion of professionals from developing regions. The meeting concluded with planning for future sessions.