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Item type: Item , Our IFLA100 (For Members and Affiliates)(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-12) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)IFLA’s centenary is already a major milestone in the development of international librarianship. But we also want it to be a landmark, and even a turning point – an opportunity not just for celebration but also for reflection on it means to be part of a global Federation and field, and taking action to strengthen our work together. This document offers some ideas to help you start in your own thinking as an IFLA Member or Affiliate!Item type: Item , Our IFLA100 (For Units)(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-12) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)IFLA’s centenary is already a major milestone in the development of international librarianship. But we also want it to be a landmark, and even a turning point – an opportunity not just for celebration but also for reflection on it means to be part of a global Federation and field, and taking action to strengthen our work together. This document offers some ideas to help you start in your own thinking as an IFLA unit - a Section, Regional Division Committee, Advisory Committee, Special Interest Group or Review Group.Item type: Item , The Great IFLA100 Futures Challenge: First Quest(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-12) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)Welcome to the first of the three challenges that we’ll be asking the library field to carry out as part of our Great IFLA Futures Quest for IFLA100! Through this, we want to give you an opportunity to think differently – and boldly – about the future. This will help you approach uncertainty with structure and optimism. With this first one we want to use our knowledge of the past to understand more about why the world looks how it does today, and what alternative realities could have been.Item type: Item , Libraries and International Cooperation: Survey Report(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-07) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)A significant share of libraries – in particular academic, national and special – are involved in supporting international research collaboration, but regularly face challenges in doing so, in particular when it comes to sharing materials. Key barriers and preoccupations vary by region and library type, but copyright, research security rules and practical capacity all feature. There is significant concern about long-term trends in research collaboration. Library schools engage regularly in research collaboration in particular, while their ability to welcome and engage international students is restricted by rules around visas, while copyright affects research partnerships. Engagement in international associations outside of events offers an ongoing means of collaborating internationally, but cost remains an issue for many, as does finding the time to engage and growing polarisation. Updating ways and opportunities for engagement to respond will be important, as even though respondents are more positive about the future of library collaboration, the anticipation is still that things will get worse.Item type: Item , Working with the 2030 Agenda: a Survey of IFLA Units(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-03) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)IFLA units value the UN 2030 Agenda as a framework for supporting them to think systematically about their wider impact on the world. Survey responses show that they have helped inspire a wide range of activities carried out by units, as well as partnerships. Nonetheless, in some cases it is other frameworks that provide a more readily used reference point. There is nonetheless an implementation gap, with units less frequently reporting that the SDGs have helped them define targets, or that they have engaged in official SDG-related processes, despite the opportunities these create for impact. Looking to the post-2030 Agenda, there is ongoing support for a framework like the SDGs that can help shape planning, but also a need for more explicit recognition of libraries, as well as practical tools to help identify how they can contribute. There is readiness – with the right information and support – to be involved in planning IFLA’s position here.Item type: Item , ΚΑΤΕΥΘΥΝΤΉΡΙΕΣ ΟΔΉΓΙΕΣ ΤΉΣ IFLA ΓΙΑ ΤΙΣ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΉΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΕΣ ΥΠΉΡΕΣΙΕΣ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΟΥΣ ΚΡΑΤΟΥΜΕΝΟΥΣ(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-03) Working group on Prison Libraries of the IFLA Library Services to People with Special Needs Section; Balta, KyriakiΗ τέταρτη αυτή έκδοση των Κατευθυντήριων Οδηγιών της IFLA για τις Βιβλιοθηκονομικές Υπηρεσίες προς τους Κρατούμενους αποτελεί ένα εργαλείο για τον σχεδιασμό, την εφαρμογή και την αξιολόγηση των βιβλιοθηκονομικών υπηρεσιών προς τους κρατούμενους σε κάθε είδους χώρους κράτησης, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των φυλακών ενηλίκων και ανηλίκων, των κέντρων κράτησης και των προανακριτικών φυλακών. Χρησιμεύει ως πρότυπο οδηγό για την ανάπτυξη εθνικών κατευθυντήριων οδηγιών για τις βιβλιοθήκες των φυλακών και μπορεί να προσαρμοστεί ώστε να αντανακλά τις τοπικές συνθήκες και ανάγκες. Περιλαμβάνεται ένα τμήμα με ελάχιστα πρότυπα, αναγνωρίζοντας ότι πολλές χώρες δεν θα είναι σε θέση να συμμορφωθούν με αυτές τις ευρύτερες κατευθυντήριες γραμμές. Οι κατευθυντήριες γραμμές παρέχουν ένα εργαλείο για τον σχεδιασμό νέων βιβλιοθηκών και για την αξιολόγηση υφιστάμενων βιβλιοθηκών και μπορούν να χρησιμοποιηθούν ελλείψει τοπικών κατευθυντήριων γραμμών ή προτύπων. Επιπλέον, χρησιμεύουν ως γενική δήλωση αρχών για το θεμελιώδες δικαίωμα των κρατουμένων να διαβάζουν, να μαθαίνουν, να έχουν πρόσβαση και να αποκτούν πληροφορίες. Λέξεις-κλειδιά Βιβλιοθηκονομικές υπηρεσίες προς κρατούμενους, Βιβλιοθήκες φυλακών, Βιβλιοθηκονόμοι φυλακών, Βιβλιοθηκονομικές υπηρεσίες προς άτομα με ειδικές ανάγκες, Πρόσβαση στην πληροφορία, Ελευθερία ανάγνωσηςItem type: Item , ΚΑΤΕΥΘΥΝΤΗΡΙΕΣ ΟΔΗΓΙ ΕΣ ΤΗΣ IFLA ΓΙΑ ΤΙΣ ΠΡΑΣΙΝΕΣ ΒΙBΛΙΟΘΗΚΕΣ(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-03) Hauke, Petra; Mocatta, Antonia; Pun, Priscilla Nga Ian; Balta, KyriakiΟι παρούσες κατευθυντήριες γραμμές παρέχουν ένα ολοκληρωμένο πλαίσιο για την ανάπτυξη, τη διαχείριση και την αξιολόγηση πράσινων και βιώσιμων βιβλιοθηκών σε ποικίλα περιβάλλοντα. Βασισμένη στις αρχές της περιβαλλοντικής ευθύνης, της κοινωνικής ισότητας και της οικονομικής βιωσιμότητας, η έκδοση περιγράφει πρακτικές στρατηγικές για την ενσωμάτωση της βιωσιμότητας σε όλες τις πτυχές του βιβλιοθηκονομικού έργου. Αφορά τη διακυβέρνηση, την κατάρτιση του προσωπικού, τη λειτουργία, τις συλλογές, τις υπηρεσίες, νομικά και ηθικά ζητήματα, καθώς και τον σχεδιασμό και τη διαχείριση των κτιρίων και του εξοπλισμού των βιβλιοθηκών. Έμφαση δίνεται στη συμμετοχή της κοινότητας, την προσβασιμότητα και την ένταξη, την αποδοτική χρήση των πόρων και την υπεύθυνη εφαρμογή της τεχνολογίας πληροφοριών και επικοινωνιών. Οι κατευθυντήριες γραμμές υπογραμμίζουν επίσης τον ρόλο των βιβλιοθηκών ως προτύπων και εκπαιδευτών για τη βιωσιμότητα εντός των κοινοτήτων τους. Μέσω της παρακολούθησης, της αξιολόγησης και της συνεχούς βελτίωσης, οι βιβλιοθήκες ενθαρρύνονται να ευθυγραμμίσουν τις τοπικές δράσεις με τους παγκόσμιους στόχους βιωσιμότητας. Μελέτες περιπτώσεων και βέλτιστες πρακτικές απεικονίζουν τον τρόπο με τον οποίο βιβλιοθήκες διαφορετικού μεγέθους και πόρων μπορούν να επιτύχουν σημαντικό περιβαλλοντικό και κοινωνικό αντίκτυπο. Πράσινες βιβλιοθήκες, Βιωσιμότητα, Διαχείριση βιβλιοθηκών, Κοινωνική ένταξη, Βιβλιοθηκονομικές υπηρεσίεςItem type: Item , IFLA žaliųjų bibliotekų gairės(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-03) Hauke, Petra; Mocatta, Antonia; Priscilla Nga Ian; Černiauskas, MariusŠios gairės pateikia išsamią sistemą, skirtą žaliųjų ir tvarių bibliotekų kūrimui, valdymui bei vertinimui įvairiuose veiklos kontekstuose. Remiantis aplinkosauginės atsakomybės, socialinio teisingumo ir ekonominio gyvybingumo principais, leidinyje pristatomos praktinės strategijos, kaip tvarumą integruoti į visas bibliotekų veiklos sritis. Gairėse aptariami valdymo principai, darbuotojų kompetencijų ugdymas, kasdienė veikla, fondų formavimas ir valdymas, paslaugų teikimas, teisiniai ir etiniai aspektai, bibliotekų pastatų bei įrangos planavimas ir administravimas. Ypatingas dėmesys skiriamas bendruomenės įtraukimui, prieinamumui ir įtraukčiai, efektyviam išteklių naudojimui bei atsakingam informacinių ir ryšių technologijų taikymui. Gairėse pabrėžiamas bibliotekų, kaip tvarumo pavyzdį rodančių ir visuomenę šviečiančių institucijų savo bendruomenėse, vaidmuo. Taikant stebėseną, vertinimą ir nuolatinio tobulinimo principus, bibliotekos skatinamos derinti vietos lygmens veiksmus su pasauliniais tvarumo tikslais. Pateikti atvejų tyrimai ir gerosios praktikos pavyzdžiai parodo, kaip skirtingo dydžio ir įvairius išteklius turinčios bibliotekos gali pasiekti reikšmingą aplinkosauginį ir socialinį poveikį. Redagavo: Karys McEwen, IFLA Standartų patariamojo komiteto ekspertė konsultantė, kalbos redaktorė. Raktažodžiai: žaliosios bibliotekos, tvarumas, bibliotekų valdymas, socialinė įtrauktis, bibliotekų paslaugos.Item type: Item , Knowledge and Information in the 2030 Agenda Indicators(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-07-27) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)Knowledge and information already appear in a significant share of the 169 targets that accompany the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, with a mixture of explicit and implicit references. However, this is too rarely mirrored in the related indicator framework, creating a risk of not being able to track and so demonstrate the contribution of knowledge and information to development. Where relevant indicators do exist, they often have limited coverage, both of countries and over time. The positive examples that do exist nonetheless show what is possible and offer a basis for thinking both about what more effective indicators might exist now, and/or could be incorporated into future development frameworks.Item type: Item , Governance Structure Health Check Recommendations(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-07-18) McDonald, VickiThe report is the result of the Working Group’s consideration of the inputs received, through surveys, townhall meetings and focus groups, and reflects the conclusions. We are grateful to all those who were so generous with their time and insights. The report contains a wide range of recommendations, focusing both on different aspects of IFLA’s governance structure and operations, as well as on different types and levels of units. At its April meeting, the Governing Board warmly welcomed the work of the Committee. It recognised that some recommendations could be implemented immediately without requiring changes to IFLA’s Statutes or Rules of Procedure, while others were more far-reaching. At its July 2026 meeting, the Governing Board took the decision to share those recommendations that do not require far-reaching changes with relevant units (in particular our Regional and Professional Councils) or IFLA’s Headquarters. They will then be able to reflect on how to implement them and share their suggestions for Board approval as appropriate. Those changes that would require amendments to the Rules of Procedure or Statutes will form part of the input to the various Sustainable Futures Journey reviews, currently underway under the leadership of the Governing Board. Not all recommendations will necessarily be implemented as they may no longer be relevant or may be modified to reflect the changes proposed by the wider reviews. With these approaches underway, the Governing Board thanks the members of the Working Group and is sharing the report with the IFLA membership.Item type: Item , The Culture Goal Targets in 2026: Survey Results(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-07-17) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)Respondents to a pulse survey judged that over the past 12 months, the world has moved further away from achieving most of the targets set out in the Culture2030Goal campaign draft culture goal; There is more optimism for the next 12 months, but particular concerns remain about developing a culture of peace, and protecting artists’ rights; In addition to these, the ability of Indigenous people to promote their own institutions and cultures, cultural mobility, and cultural institutions all represent areas where particular focus is potentially needed; The variation in scores underlines the need for a comprehensive and holistic approach to ensure cultural sustainability for the wellbeing of all. This report may subsequently be replaced by a more designed version.Item type: Item , Libraries in Voluntary National Reviews of Implementation of the SDGs 2026(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-07-17) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)A third of published Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2026 refer to libraries. These come from countries in all regions represented in this year’s VNR cohort. These references illustrate the breadth of the contribution that libraries make to sustainable development, covering goals around equity, wellbeing, education, social cohesion, heritage, democracy and partnerships. While the potential is clear, the formal launch of discussions on what follows the 2030 Agenda next year means that we have an opportunity to think about how future agendas could lead to a more systematic mobilisation of libraries.Item type: Item , IFLA Journal. June 2026(SAGE, 2026-06-03) Lee, Jee Yeon; Lo, Leo S.; Benson, Sara R.; Melissa Ocepek, Melissa; Cheng, Siyao; Supongtemjen; Hangsing, Paokholun; Bui, Thuy Thanh; Hoang, Tram Phan Thi Bao; Hoang, Quang Ngoc; Tran, Thao Thi Phuong; Trieu, Viet Hoang; Dinh, Ly Dieu; Rabatseta, Phuti Concilia; Modiba, Mashilo; Ngulube, Patrick; Do, Hung Van; Tran, Duc Hoa; Nguyen, Hai Thi; Dora, Mallikarjun; Zala, Lavji N; Kampa, Raj Kishor; Kachota, Beth; Ronald, Bernard; Hokororo, Silver; Ashiq, Murtaza; Warraich, Nosheen Fatima; Rehman, Shafiq Ur; McGowan, Bethany; Keshvari, Mariam; Ostani, Morteza Mohammadi; Moshi, Sevelina S.; Dulle, Frankwell; Tarimo, Ronard Bernard; Mamtora, Jayshree; Bradshaw, Wayne; Lemberget, Tove; Kassim, Mohamed; Onaolapo, Sodiq; Ayeni, Philips; Mncube, Siphamandla; Hassan, Riziki Ameir; Muneja, Paul Samwel; Mungwabi, Hosea; Li, Rende; Jiang, Ying; Erbolat, Alia; Demir, Güler; Torres Jr., Efren M.; Peñaflor, Janice DC; Kulkarni, Sheshagiri; Balaji, B. Preedip; M, DhanamjayaThis issue of IFLA Journal explores how libraries and information institutions are responding to rapid technological, social, and policy transformations across diverse global contexts. A prominent theme is the emergence of artificial intelligence as both an opportunity and a challenge, with articles examining AI governance, AI literacy, regulatory frameworks, and the ethical application of AI in libraries, higher education, and Indigenous heritage preservation. Other contributions address enduring concerns of equity, inclusion, access, and social justice, highlighting efforts to support disadvantaged communities, protect cultural heritage, strengthen confidentiality and ethics in library services and collections. The issue also investigates scholarly communication through studies of open access, predatory publishing, and institutional repositories. Complementing these discussions are analyses of library legislation, school and public library development, reading promotion, and research practices in library and information science. Together, these articles demonstrate libraries’ evolving role as inclusive and innovative institutions adapting to a rapidly changing information environment.Item type: Item , ਝੂਠੀਆਂ ਖ਼ਬਰਾਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਇਫ਼ਲਾ ਦਾ ਬਿਆਨ(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-06-01) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA); Bansal, Sonia; Bansal, R.The phenomenon of ‘fake news’ has risen to prominence in many countries, regularly appearing in political debate. IFLA is concerned by the risk that this can pose to access to information, where people do not have the skills to spot it, but also by the way it is used by governments to justify potentially repressive policies. This statement sets out IFLA's position on fake news, and makes recommendations to governments and libraries.Item type: Item , झूठी ख़बरों पर इफ्ला का बयान(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-06-01) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA); Bansal, Sonia; Bansal, R.The phenomenon of ‘fake news’ has risen to prominence in many countries, regularly appearing in political debate. IFLA is concerned by the risk that this can pose to access to information, where people do not have the skills to spot it, but also by the way it is used by governments to justify potentially repressive policies. This statement sets out IFLA's position on fake news, and makes recommendations to governments and libraries.Item type: Item , Ponto de partida da IFLA para as bibliotecas e a IA Manifesto sobre Internet - Anexo I(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-06-01) Cox, Andrew M.; De Brasdefer, Maria; Zafalon, Zaira Regina; Ayres da Silva Maringelli, Isabel CristinaA Inteligência Artificial (IA) oferece um potencial significativo para apoiar os valores essenciais das bibliotecas, como o acesso equitativo à informação e a criação de conhecimento. No entanto, trata-se também de uma tecnologia controversa, com os desenvolvimentos atuais a suscitarem preocupações éticas e sociais. As bibliotecas têm um papel fundamental na promoção de utilizações responsáveis, inclusivas e sustentáveis da IA. Os seus valores — liberdade de expressão, privacidade, abertura e responsabilidade — fornecem uma perspetiva ética para o envolvimento com as ferramentas e práticas de IA. Este documento define a IA de forma abrangente e oferece um conjunto prático de questões reflexivas para ajudar os profissionais de bibliotecas a avaliar oportunidades e riscos. Não se destina a ser um guia definitivo ou uma ferramenta de tomada de decisão, mas sim um estímulo para um debate informado e para a tomada de decisões colaborativas em toda a profissão. O documento está alinhado com as políticas mais gerais da IFLA e antecipa futuras atualizações em resposta à evolução das tecnologias. Faz parte de uma série de publicações temáticas (2025–2026) que seguem o Manifesto da IFLA para a Internet revisado (2024).Item type: Item , Manifesto da IFLA para a Internet 2024 - Construindo um melhor acesso digital com as bibliotecas(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-06-01) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA); De Brasdefer, Maria; Zafalon, Zaira Regina; Ayres da Silva Maringelli, Isabel CristinaAs bibliotecas defendem uma internet centrada nas pessoas, tanto como garantia de direitos quanto como facilitadora do desenvolvimento. Defender os direitos fundamentais de acesso à informação e ao conhecimento é um ponto de partida. Para garantir esses direitos e concretizar essa visão da internet, precisamos de uma governança adequada. Isso exigirá ações de tomadores de decisão e partes interessadas em todos os níveis, dentro e fora dos governos, incluindo as bibliotecas. O Manifesto da Internet da IFLA, agora em sua 3ª edição totalmente atualizada, estabelece os princípios-chave que o setor bibliotecário acredita que devem orientar as decisões tomadas sobre a internet, além de apresentar a contribuição das próprias bibliotecas.Item type: Item , IFLA profesinis pareiškimas dėl visuotinės bibliografinės apskaitos (2025)(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-06-01) IFLA Bibliography SectionŠis profesinis pareiškimas, patvirtintas IFLA Valdančiosios tarybos 2025 m. liepos mėn., apibrėžia pagrindinius visuotinės bibliografinės apskaitos (UBC) principus ir bendras atsakomybes. UBC reiškia pasaulinį bibliografinių ir autoritetinių metaduomenų koordinavimą bei prieigą prie jų, užtikrinamą laiku kuriant ir dalijantis esmine, naudotojų poreikiams pritaikyta bibliografine informacija. Nuo 2012 m. IFLA Bibliografijos sekcijos kuruojamas pareiškimas buvo peržiūrėtas darbo grupės, kurią rėmė Bibliografijos, Katalogavimo, Dalykinės analizės ir prieigos sekcijos, kartu su Standartų patariamuoju komitetu ir konsultuojantis su Nacionalinių bibliotekų sekcija. Šis pareiškimas dar kartą patvirtina nuolatinę UBC svarbą ir jos centrinį vaidmenį platesnėje metaduomenų ekosistemoje.Item type: Item , Library Associations and the Sustainable Development Goals(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-05-26) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)A survey of IFLA’s library association members demonstrates both that there is relatively widespread engagement with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda, but that there is scope for more. In particular, associations have drawn on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to inform and build strategies, as well as to mobilise their fields around broader societal issues. Overall, it comes across that associations have tended to be more focused on working within the profession than beyond it but nonetheless have seen the SDGs as helping to build wider awareness of the rich contributions that libraries make to their communities. As we look to the post-2030 Agenda, there is a need to overcome the sense of distance between global agendas and the operational work of libraries, through guidance, adapted indicators and other tools. In parallel, a drive to promote localisation in the delivery of any future agenda, as well as to recognise priorities such as culture and intellectual freedom, will create a more favourable context for realising the full potential of libraries to drive development.Item type: Item , Being Bold: Workshop Note(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-05-26) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)This note shares highlights from the presentations given at the workshop - Being Bold: Clear Direction in a Complex World - held in Toronto, Canada, on 15 April 2026 with IFLA's Governing Board, as well as members and volunteers from across North America.