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Item Minutes of meeting: IFLA Regional Council, 13 May 2025(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-07-28) IFLA Regional CouncilThe fifteenth meeting of the Regional Council 2023-2025 was held virtually on 13 May 2025. Items discussed during this meeting include welcome by the Regional Council Chair, followed by updates from Regional Division Committee Chairs, and Headquarters. Additionally, the handover process and handover materials (Regional Volunteer Guide) to the next Regional Council and Division Committees were discussed. The Regional Council Chair presented a paper proposing a project to support the capacity of library workers in all regions to strengthen their advocacy efforts through sociopolitical training. Updates on the IFLA Governance Process, the RDC Self-Assessment Process and on WLIC 2025, alongside an update on the Regional Council Action Plan.Item Minutes of Meeting: Professional Division E, 15 December 2021(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2021-12-15) IFLA Professional Division E CommitteeMinutes of IFLA Division E Business meeting held virtually (teleconference on Zoom) on the 15th of December 2021. Inter alia, items dealt with: News from the Professional Council; IFLA WLIC 2022; Updates from the Units and the Regional Council.Item Minutes of Meeting: Professional Division E, 18 February 2022(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2022-02-18) IFLA Professional Division E CommitteeMinutes of IFLA Division E Business meeting held virtually (teleconference on Zoom) on the 18th of February 2022. Inter alia, items dealt with: IFLA WLIC 2022, Satellite meetings and Open Sessions; updates from Units.Item Minutes of Meeting: Professional Division E, 22 April 2022(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2022-04-22) IFLA Professional Division E CommitteeMinutes of IFLA Division E Business meeting held virtually (teleconference on Zoom) on the 22nd of April 2022. Inter alia, items dealt with: IFLA HQ Update; WLIC 2022 Dublin Update; Mentors/Co-opted Member/Casual Vacancies/Inactive Members Policies; Dynamic Unit and Impact Award; Professional Unit Updates; Building Membership.Item Minutes of Meeting: Professional Division E, 13 July 2022(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2022-07-13) IFLA Professional Division E CommitteeMinutes of IFLA Division E Business meeting held virtually (teleconference on Zoom) on the 13th of July 2022. Inter alia, items dealt with: IFLA HQ Update; WLIC 2022 Dublin Update; Professional Unit Updates.Item Minutes of Meeting: Professional Division E, 13 March 2023(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-03-13) IFLA Professional Division E CommitteeMinutes of IFLA Division E Business meeting held virtually (teleconference on Zoom) on the 13th of March 2023. Inter alia, items dealt with: Professional Council Report; IFLA WLIC 2023.Item Minutes of Meeting: Professional Division E, 15 September 2021(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2021-09-15) IFLA Professional Division E CommitteeMinutes of IFLA Division E Business meeting held virtually (teleconference on Zoom) on the 15th of September 2021. Inter alia, items dealt with: WLIC 2021 Feedback; 2020-2021 Annual Reports; IFLA Strategy 2019 – 2024; Units' Action Plan; Divisional Communication Strategy; Election of Divisional Secretary.Item Minutes of Meeting: RSCVD Steering Committee, 9 July 2025(International Federation of Library Association (IFLA), 2025-07-22) RSCVD Steering CommitteeThe RSCVD Steering Committee met and discussed the following: The revision of the Articles of Governance where it has been agreed to increase the number of volunteers to 6 and the number of the DDRS members to 6. For the volunteers, it was unanimously decided that after 3 times of no show to meetings with no justification, the membership is subject to review and or expiration. Expired volunteer members will be replaced by the candidate who received the highest number of votes among the unelected candidates. the regional coordinators, the officers, honorary members and the nomination process were also reviewed. The second item discussed the progress of the survey of the DDRS Open session in WLIC and was agreed to extend the deadline to 24 July. The third item discussed the RSCVD webinars that were organized on June 30th for the Syrian Colleagues in Arabic, and the future one for Central Asia to be delivered on the 18th of July. The meeting ended at 4:30 PM (Rome time).Item Minutes of Meeting: Cataloguing Section, 16 August 2021(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2021-08-16) IFLA Cataloguing Section Standing CommitteeMinutes of the IFLA Cataloguing Section Standing Committee Business Meeting I, held virtually via Zoom on 16 August 2021. The meeting focused on preparations for WLIC 2021, including feedback on session organization and challenges with the virtual format. The committee reviewed the 2020–2021 Action Plan, covering four focus areas: consistency of standards (including updates to ICP and MulDiCat), metadata librarian competencies, promotion and translation of cataloguing standards, and authority control and identifier management. Key discussions included the formal adoption of MulDiCat as an IFLA standard, the development of a white paper on metadata competencies, and the ongoing maintenance of Names of Persons and Anonymous Classics. Plans were made to continue discussions and finalize actions in the second business meeting.Item Minutes of Meeting: Cataloguing Section, 24 August 2021(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2021-08-24) IFLA Cataloguing Section Standing CommitteeMinutes of the IFLA Cataloguing Section Standing Committee Business Meeting II, held virtually via Zoom on 24 August 2021. The meeting reviewed feedback from WLIC 2021, noting the success of the open session on entity management and the challenges of virtual conferencing. The committee discussed the 2021–2023 Action Plan, focusing on four strategic areas: maintaining consistency of standards, developing a white paper on metadata librarian competencies, advancing entity management, and promoting international standardization. Key initiatives include revisions to ICP and MulDiCat, collaboration with Wikidata/Wikibase, and continued development of the Metadata Newsletter. Concerns were raised about coordination across IFLA bibliographic standards. Reports from liaison representatives and updates on the new IFLA website and repository were shared. Plans were made for an October meeting to finalize the action plan and discuss WLIC 2022 proposals.Item Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 18 August 2017(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2017-08-18) IFLA Governing BoardMinutes of the 55th IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 18 August 2017 during WLIC in Wrocław, Poland. The Board adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the April 2017 meeting. Key resolutions included IFLA’s responses to copyright reforms in the EU and South Africa, statements on internet shutdowns and technological protection measures, and the appointment of Martyn Wade as Parliamentarian. Strategic discussions covered the Global Vision initiative, Library Map of the World, DA2I report, and the Membership Survey. The Board reviewed progress on all four strategic directions and endorsed the continuation of current key initiatives. Updates were provided on WLIC planning for 2017–2020. The Board also approved the draft statement on digital literacy, discussed linked data publication, and endorsed appointments to advisory committees. Financial matters included approval of the 2017 half-year report and a 1.4% membership fee increase for 2018. The meeting concluded with a general meeting of IFLA Holding BV and planning for future sessions.Item Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 25 August 2017(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2017-08-25) IFLA Governing BoardMinutes of the 56th IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 25 August 2017 during WLIC in Wroclaw, Poland. The Board adopted the agenda and reviewed the composition and responsibilities of the new Governing Board. Strategic discussions included the planning matrix, key initiatives, and the upcoming membership survey. The Board endorsed the IFLA Risk Management Policy and appointed liaison roles for key initiatives. Elections were held for Treasurer, Executive Committee, Professional Committee, Finance Committee, Congress Advisory Committee, Library Development Advisory Committee, and other representative roles. The Board also endorsed appointments to the Cultural Heritage Programme Advisory Committee and external committees. The meeting concluded with updates on Global Vision workshops, support for LGBTQ SIG programming, and planning for future meetings.Item Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 13 December 2017(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2017-12-13) IFLA Governing BoardMinutes of the 57th IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 13 December 2017 at IFLA Headquarters in The Hague. The Board adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the August 2017 meetings. Key resolutions included endorsement of IFLA’s statements on open science, UNESCO withdrawals, copyright reforms, and the removal of books from Turkish libraries. 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 2018–2020, including approval of keynote and plenary speakers. The Board reviewed financial reports, endorsed the 2018 draft budget, and approved a €70,000 donation to SIGL. Reports from advisory committees and professional units were presented, including the formation of a new SIG and the introduction of the IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year Award. The meeting concluded with planning for the 2018 strategy workshop and future sessions.Item Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 23–24 March 2018(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2018-03-24) IFLA Governing BoardMinutes of the 58th IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 23–24 March 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. The Board adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the December 2017 meeting. Key resolutions included approval of IFLA’s statements on Internet shutdowns in Cameroon, copyright education, and fake news, as well as endorsement of the Sofia and Tempe Declarations. 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 endorsement of the 2019 theme and logo. The Board reviewed financial reports, approved the 2017 financial statements, and discussed sustainability planning. Reports from advisory committees and professional units were presented, including endorsement of a new professional award and updates on SIGL activities. The meeting concluded with planning for the 2018 strategy workshop and future sessions.Item Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 23 & 30 August 2018(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2018-08-30) IFLA Governing BoardMinutes 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.Item Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 14 December 2018(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2018-12-14) IFLA Governing BoardMinutes 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.Item Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 12 April 2019(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2019-04-12) IFLA Governing BoardMinutes 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.Item Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 23 August 2019(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2019-08-23) IFLA Governing BoardMinutes 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.Item Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 30 August 2019(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2019-08-30) IFLA Governing BoardMinutes 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.Item Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 13 December 2019(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2019-12-13) IFLA Governing BoardMinutes of the 64th IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 13 December 2019 at the IFLA offices in The Hague. The Board adopted the agenda, approved minutes from previous meetings, and reviewed resolutions passed since August. Key discussions included updates on strategic directions, the Trend Report 2020, and the IFLA website launch. The Board endorsed nominations to international committees, approved the IFLA Policy on Open Data, and discussed the development of a Membership Strategy. Financial matters included acceptance of the 2019 third-quarter report and endorsement of the 2020 draft budget. The Board also reviewed WLIC planning for 2020–2022, selected the logo and theme for WLIC 2021, and addressed accessibility and evaluation reports from WLIC 2019. Governance topics included SIGL collaboration on fundraising, external committee representation, and risk management. The meeting concluded with agreement to vote by email on proposed amendments to the IFLA Statutes.