Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 23–24 March 2018

Abstract

Minutes 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.