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The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the global voice of libraries, representing the interests of the profession and working to improve services worldwide.

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Edinburgh Resolution: a proposal for the establishment of an International Library & Bibliographical Committee [1927]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1927-09-30) International Library and Bibliographical Committee
Full text of IFLA's founding document from 30 September 1927 that states: "We, the undersigned representatives of National Library Associations, in conference at Edinburgh, 30th Sept. 1927 adopt the following resolution with the understanding that neither this action nor any action which may hereafter be taken by the Committee shall be binding on any national library association until ratified by the association. Resolved that we hereby establish the International Library and Bibliographical Committee." First published in Actes du Comite International des Bibliotheques 1. Uppsala 1931, pp. 13–15, the resolution would serve as the basis for the first IFLA Statutes in 1929.
Letter from Isak Collijn to Tietse Pieter Sevensma [1927]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1927-10-13) Collijn, Isak; International Library and Bibliographical Committee
13 October 1927 letter from Isak Gustaf Alfred Collijn, Chief Librarian of the Royal Library, Stockholm and Chair of the just-established "International Library Bibliographic Committee", to Tietse Pieter Sevensma, then Director of the Library of the League of Nations. Collijn asks Sevensma if he would be interested in serving as "secretary of the Executive Committee" of the International Library and Bibliographical Committee [later the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions). An early draft of the so-called "Edinburgh Resolution" which established IFLA on 30 September 1927, is included.
Proposition tendant au fonctionnement d'un comité directeur international et permanent, élu par les diverses associations des bibliothécaires [1926]
(Imprimerie d'État, Prague, 1928) Henriot, Louis Gabriel; Koutník, Bohuslav
At the 1926 'Congrès international des bibliothécaires et des amis du livre' held in Prague, the president of Association des Bibliothécaires de France (A.B.F.), Gabriel Henriot (1880-1965), proposed the establishment of a permanent international library committee that could take care of the international relations among libraries and create the necessary conditions for the mutual international cooperation of librarians. The committee would soon form into the International Federation of Library Associations. This is Henriot's speech delivered at the congress, reproduced in 'Congrès international des bibliothécaires et des amis du livre, tenu à Prague du 28 juin au 3 juillet 1926 : procès-verbaux et mémoires.'
Le congrès mondial des bibliothèques : Rome, Venise, 15-30 juin 1929
([s.n.], 1929) Godet, Marcel
French language summary of the 1929 World Congress of Libraries and Bibliography by Marcel Godet, Director of the Swiss National Library. "Extrait du Musée Gütenberg suisse, 1929, n° 3." [Offprint]
International Federation of Library Associations Statutes [1929]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1929-06-29) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Discussed during the second meeting of IFLA's Second Plenary Session in Florence, Italy on 25 June 1929, the first IFLA Statutes were presented and formally adopted at the IFLA General Assembly of the Congress in Venice on 29 June 1929. This is a copy of the final, revised version along with in process suggested changes applied by T.P. Sevensma.
Il primo Congresso mondiale delle biblioteche e di bibliografia, 1929 [Programme]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1929-08) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Five-language (Italian, French, English, German, Spanish) programme for the first World Congress of Libraries and Bibliography - Rome, Venice, 15-30 June 1929. "...[the congress] was attended by 880 libraries and librarians from 35 countries, and by a delegate of the League of Nations. The conference was divided into 16 sections in which were discussed technical issues, professional issues and reports of international cooperation." [Mauro Guerrini and Antonio Speciale]
3rd Session of the IFLA Council, 20-21 August 1930, Stockholm, Sweden [group photograph and seating plan]
(Häggströms, Stockholm, 1930-08-20) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Bordsplan — Fédération Internationale des Associations de bibliothécaires : conférence de stockholm - 20-21 août 1930 [3º session du comité international des Bibliothèques : dîner au grand restaurant de l'exposition, Stockholm, 20 août 1930] « Du 20-22 août 1930 s'est tenue à Stockholm, au Palais du Parlement Suédois (Riksdagshuset), et à Uppsala 3º session du Comité international des Bibliothèques. Quarante délégués et invités représentant 20 nations différentes y assistèrent. Le Secrétariat général de la Société des Nations ainsi que l'Institut International de Coopération intellectuelle étaient également représentés. Un des délégués italiens, S. Exc. P. S. LEICHT, a été empêché de joindre la Conférence au dernier mo- ment. Le gouvernement Suédois s'était fait représenter par M. le Dr. B. KNÖS, Secrétaire d'État au Ministère de l'Instruction Publique. » [Actes du Comité International des Bibliothèques: 3º session] 62 people attended the dinner, including delegates and their spouses.
Répertoire des associations de bibliothécaires membres de la Fédération internationale 1931-1963
(Martinus Nijhoff, 1931-1963) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA); Martinus Nijhoff
This collection brings together the published repertoires of library associations that were members of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) between 1931 and 1963. Each volume offers detailed directory information on library associations across various countries, including names, contact details, organizational structures, and activities. Later editions were compiled with the support of UNESCO and reflect the evolving landscape of international librarianship throughout the mid-20th century. The texts are primarily in French, with bilingual titles, and each volume was issued by M. Nijhoff in The Hague. This set provides valuable historical insight into the global development of professional library networks and IFLA's early international outreach efforts.
Figuras del II congreso internacional de bibliotecas y bibliografía [1935]
(Madrid [Spain] : N.M. Urgoiti, 1917-, 1935-05-28) El Sol
Caricatures of International Library Committee members at the 2nd World Congress of Libraries and Bibliography held in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain in May 1935. Caption reads: 'De izquierda a derecha [From left to right]: Levi, Leendertz, Leicht, doctor Hernando, Artigas, Mme. Derman, doctor Bishop, Serís, secretario internacional, Lasso de la Vega, secretario nacional; Godet, Collyn [sic], Tisserand, Kruss.' SOURCE: El sol [Newspaper] año XI.X—Núm. 5.541 - Martes 28 de mayo de 1935.
9th IFLA Council session, 31 May – 2 June 1936, Warsaw, Poland [group photograph]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1936-06) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
The 9th session of the IFLA Council was held from 31 May to 2 June 1936, in Warsaw, Poland at the Staszic Palace, headquarters of the Society of Sciences. 34 delegates, representing seventeen nations, the Secretariat of the League of Nations, the International Institute for Intellectual Cooperation, the International Committee of Agricultural Libraries, and the International Institute for Documentation, took part in the work of this session. This photo was reproduced in the 'Actes du Comité international des bibliothèques, v. VIII'.
10th IFLA Council session, 24–25 August 1937, Paris, France [group photograph]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1937-08) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
The 10th session of the IFLA Council was held in Paris, France from 24–25 August 1937 at the Bibliothèque de la Faculté de Droit de l'Université de Paris. 61 delegates representing twenty-one nations, in addition to the Secretariat of the League of Nations, the Institut international de Coopération intellectuelle, and the Institut international de documentation at The Hague, took part in the work of the session. This photo was reproduced in the 'Actes du Comité international des bibliothèques, v. IX'.
11th IFLA Council session, 4–5 July 1938, Brussels, Belgium [group photograph]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1938-07) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Group photograph featuring delegates at the 11th Session of the IFLA Council, which took place from 4–5 July 1938 in Brussels, Belgium. Reproduced in the 'Actes du Comité international des bibliothèques, v. X'. "La onzième session du Comité international des Bibliothèques s'est tenue à la Fondation Universitaire de Bruxelles les 4 et 5 juillet 1938. Quarante-neuf délégués, représentant seize nations en plus du Secrétariat de la Société des Nations, de l'Institut international de Coopération intellectuelle et de la Fédération internationale de Documentation de La Haye, ont pris part à ses travaux." [Actes du Comité international des bibliothèques, v. X, p.3.]
15th IFLA Council session, 11–13 July 1949, Basel, Switzerland [group photograph]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1949-07) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
IFLA-FIAB Consultative Committee at the 15th Council meeting, which took place from 11 – 13 July 1949 in Basel, Switzerland; 45 delegates representing 18 nations and three international organizations participated. This photo was reproduced in the 'Actes du Comité international des bibliothèques, v. XIV'.
Comité consultatif pour la lecture des prisonniers et internés de guerre : rapport sur son activité [1951]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1951) Comité consultatif pour la lecture des prisonniers et internés de guerre; Breycha-Vauthier, Arthur
"This body, set up in April 1940, to provide prisoners and internees with educational books and religious and recreative reading, represents the important international relief organizations having t heir headquarters in Switzerland (see inside of cover page for information concerning these organizations). Thus it has been made possible to carry out negotiations with belligerent powers for facilities necessary to further relief work, to exchange experiences, to avoid overlapping, whilst at the same time maintaining the essential independence of each of the organizations concerned. By this common effort the difficulties of censorship were overcome and it was possible to reduce the interval which intervened before the books collected from all over the world were finally made available to the individual prisoner. The Committee's work in the field of educational books, the book collection in France, the book drive in Switzerland and t he method of co-operation in all these fields set up here for the first time are also described. Without t his Consultative Committee the organizations would hardly have been able to develop t heir work and cope with the prisoners' hunger for reading, and bring about a healthier atmosphere with the aid of books and study facilities. Over 12 ½ million books and pamphlets were sent by the organization members of the Committee, together with 3 ½ million volumes specially edited by them to be distributed amongst prisoners. The experience gained during t his work has served to improve the facilities foreseen in t he Geneva Convention of 1949. A bibliography gives books in many languages which makes it possible to follow the activities of the various organizations in this field." [from the English Summary]
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'.
International Federation of Library Associations Statutes [1952]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1952-09-26) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
3rd revision of the original 1929 IFLA Statutes, with amendments adopted at Stockholm, 20 August 1930, and at Copenhagen, 26 September 1952.
19th IFLA Council session, 10–13 June 1953, Vienna, Austria [group photograph]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1953-06) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
The 19th session of the IFLA Council was from 10–13 June 1953 in the rooms of the Österreichischer Gewerbeverein (ÖGV) in Vienna, Austria. 73 delegates representing 27 member associations, 16 countries, and 7 international organizations participated in its work. This photo was reproduced in the 'Actes du Comité international des bibliothèques, v. XVIII'.
IFLA—what it should be and do
(De Gruyter Saur, 1954) Ranganathan, S. R.
This article by S. R. Ranganathan "stresses the need for Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, South America and Australasia being allowed positions pf responsibility in the IFLA. Gives illustrative lists of the possible spheres of action of the IFLA. Suggests organisational devices to make IFLA a truly international and effective body."
20th IFLA Council session, 27 September – 1 October 1954, Zagreb, Croatia [group photograph]
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1954-10) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
The 20th session of the IFLA Council was held from 27 September to 1 October 1954 in the halls of the 'Mirko Kljaić' Trade Union Club in Zagreb, Yugoslavia [Croatia]. 56 delegates, representing 25 member associations, 16 countries, and four international organizations, as well as twelve observers, participated in its work. This photo was reproduced in the 'Actes du Comité international des bibliothèques, v. XIX'.
A brief history of IFLA, 1927-1955
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 1955) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Typescript English translation of 'aperçu historique' section of IFLA's 'Répertoire des associations de bibliothécaires membres de la Fédération internationale', 5th edition, published in 1955.

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