IFLA WLIC 2019: a dialogue for change brings the transformation of libraries
IFLA WLIC 2019: a dialogue for change brings the transformation of libraries The temperature in Athens stayed hot all throughout…
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IFLA WLIC 2021 to be held in Rotterdam, Netherlands
IFLA WLIC 2021 to be held in Rotterdam, Netherlands The Netherlands invites delegates to IFLA WLIC 2021 in Rotterdam, the…
Honours and Awards at the IFLA WLIC 2019 Closing Session
Honours and Awards at the IFLA WLIC 2019 Closing Session During the Closing Session on 29 August, IFLA President Glòria Pérez-Salmerón and…
Don’t miss the Closing Session!
Don’t miss the Closing Session! The General Assembly reconvenes its general meeting of IFLA members at the Closing Session in Lambrakis Hall…
Time to Act: International Action Needed on Exceptions and Limitations to Copyright for Libraries
Time to Act: International Action Needed on Exceptions and Limitations to Copyright for Libraries After years of IFLA engagement at…
Have your say: don’t miss the General Assembly!
Have your say: don’t miss the General Assembly! The IFLA 2019 General Assembly will be held today on Wednesday 28…
Advocating for Public Access
Advocating for Public Access The internet has created unprecedented new opportunities to find, use and share information. Libraries around the…
Just released: two new IFLA Standards
Guidelines on Public Internet Access in Libraries IFLA’s new Guidelines on Public Internet Access in Libraries offer both a firm…
Fun time at IFLA: you missed the beach – don’t miss this!
Fun time at IFLA: you missed the beach – don’t miss this! Yes, there was a beach session in Athens –…
Power your advocacy: Library Map of the World data download, more stories and country profiles
Power your advocacy: Library Map of the World data download, more stories and country profiles Read also in: Español…
Association Members Meeting: A Strategy for You
Association Members Meeting: A Strategy for You Association Members are a critical component of IFLA’s membership. Not only do they represent a geographically…
CDNL 2019 and the Next Generation
CDNL 2019 and the Next Generation Approximately 100 high-level representatives and observers from around the world will attend today’s annual Conference…
Ensuring Access Across Borders, Over Time
Preserving, maintaining, and giving access to heritage represents a key pillar of the work of libraries worldwide. With the new…
2019 IFLA Publications
2019 IFLA Publications IFLA Annual Report 2018 Each year, IFLA Headquarters compiles its Annual Report which provides a comprehensive overview…
Come to the Cultural Evening!
Come to the Cultural Evening! This year’s IFLA WLIC takes delegates on a wonderful adventure. Exciting sessions, workshops, library visits,…
A Vital Step in IFLA’s Transformation: the IFLA Strategy 2019-2024
Over the past two and a half years, IFLA has been undergoing a transformation. Today a crucial moment of this…
Libraries: dialogue for change opens in Athens!
Libraries: dialogue for change opens in Athens! Lambrakis Hall in the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre came alive on Sunday…
Thousands of ideas now at your fingertips on the IFLA Global Vision Ideas Store
Thousands of ideas now at your fingertips on the IFLA Global Vision Ideas Store The IFLA Global Vision Ideas Store…
Delivering Development at Every Level
Delivering Development at Every Level IFLA continues to encourage libraries to work with the United Nations 2030 Agenda as a…
Opening Session Address by IFLA Secretary General Gerald Leitner
Opening Session Address by IFLA Secretary General Gerald Leitner Full transcript of the Secretary General’s speech given at the Opening…
Opening Address by IFLA President Glòria Pérez-Salmerón
Opening Address by IFLA President Glòria Pérez-Salmerón Full transcript of the President’s address given at the Opening Session on Sunday,…
You’re Invited! Get Involved with IFLA’s Professional Units at WLIC 2019
You’re Invited! Get Involved with IFLA’s Professional Units at WLIC 2019 At the heart of IFLA’s work are our Professional…
Connect and engage from wherever you are: IFLA live streams highlights of the World Library and Information Congress 2019
Connect and engage from wherever you are: IFLA live streams highlights of the World Library and Information Congress 2019 This…
Meet Team IFLA!
Meet Team IFLA! Are you excited to meet Team IFLA at the Congress? So are we! The IFLA Team will be…
#WLICWOW: Win your registration for WLIC2020!
#WLICWOW: Win your registration for WLIC2020 What’s your #WLICWOW moment? Make it personal! We’re looking for the most inspiring post…
Must attend sessions!
Must attend sessions! Join us in #Greece for the IFLA World Library and Information Congress from 24-30 August, for a week…
Earthquake in Athens follow-up
Earthquake in Athens Some delegates to WLIC 2019 may have concerns after reading of the recent earthquake in Athens. Shortly…
Plenary speaker: Panos Constantopoulos
Plenary speaker: Panos Constantopoulos We are delighted to announce Professor Panos Constantopoulos to speak at IFLA Congress 2019! Panos Constantopoulos…
Standard fee ends
Standard fee ends If you haven’t yet registered, now is the time – tickets are only available at our Standard rate…
JULY newsletter is out now!
JULY newsletter is out now! In July issue of the #wlic2019 newsletter we are visiting #Athens’ charming neighbourhoods and hidden gems, sharing…
Plenary Speaker: Natalia Manola
Plenary Speaker: Natalia Manola This year we are excited to have Natalia Manola, the Managing Director of OpenAIRE, to speak…
METALIBRARY – an interactive intervention
METALIBRARY – an interactive intervention London based Visual Artist and educator Christina Mitrentse will perform an interactive intervention entitled METALIBRARY,…
Keynote Speaker – Loukas Tsoukalis
Keynote Speaker – Loukas Tsoukalis In line with the theme of Libraries: dialogue for change, IFLA is delighted to announce…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Grants for Greek Librarians to attend IFLA WLIC 2019
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Grants for Greek Librarians to attend IFLA WLIC 2019 IFLA is pleased to announce extended support for…
Onassis Grants for Greek Librarians to attend IFLA WLIC 2019
Onassis Grants for Greek Librarians to attend IFLA WLIC 2019 It is our great pleasure to announce a grant specifically…
Guidelines for presenters are ready!
Guidelines for presenters are ready! If you have been accepted or invited to present a paper at the IFLA Congress,…
Get the best deal for WLIC 2019: register by 15 May!
Get the best deal for WLIC 2019: register by 15 May! We invite you to join the most international conference…
Dive in: Congress programme now available!
Dive in: Congress programme now available! Time to start planning your week in Athens! Explore the Congress Programme, pick sessions…
Can you say what needs to be said in 5 minutes?
Can you say what needs to be said in 5 minutes? We invite congress delegates who want to share something…
April newsletter out now
APRIL newsletter out now! In this issue more about the sensational Cultural evening that will take place at the Stavros…
MARCH newsletter is here!
MARCH newsletter is here! In the latest issue of WLIC newsletter we talk about the fantastic Congress venue Megaron, Satellite…
Hot off the press!
Hot off the press! Check out the latest issue of the#wlic2019 Newsletter. Find out more about: Athens’ rich culture and history…
International Librarians Network IFLA WLIC Grant 2019
International Librarians Network IFLA WLIC Attendance Grant 2019 With the support of the International Librarians Network (ILN), IFLA has funds…
New Professionals WLIC Attendance Grants
IFLA New Professionals WLIC Attendance Grants It is our great pleasure to announce a new category of grant, specifically targeting…
2019 IFLA WLIC Participation Grants
2019 IFLA WLIC Participation Grants With a generous contribution from Angela Bersekowski’s legacy, IFLA is pleased to be able to…
Margreet Wijnstroom Grant for IFLA WLIC 2019
Margreet Wijnstroom Grant for attending the IFLA WLIC 2019 It is our great pleasure to announce the Margreet Wijnstroom Grant…
Dr. Shawky Salem Conference Grant (SSCG) 2019
Dr. Shawky Salem Conference Grant (SSCG) 2019 The Dr. Shawky Salem Conference Grant (SSCG) is an annual grant established by…
Naseej Academy Grant for IFLA WLIC 2019
Naseej Academy and the International Federation of Library Associations Center for Arabic Speaking Libraries (IFLA–CASL) announce the Naseej Academy Grant…
IFLA Green Library Award 2019
What is a Green Library? The consideration of the role of humanity in climate change and the notion of sustainable…
Call for Applications: IFLA ARL Attendance Grants for IFLA 2019
The IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section (ARL), with generous sponsorship by Ex Libris and SAGE, is offering THREE (3)…
CILIP ILIG Alan Hopkinson Award 2019
The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) and its International Library and Information Group (ILIG) invite applicants from…
Want to share your work and findings with an international audience? The calls for papers for open sessions are now coming in!
The professional programme of the IFLA WLIC 2019 is shaped by open sessions organised by IFLA’s Professional Units. Every year,…
Now open: IFLA PressReader International Library Marketing Award 2019
Get your awesome strategies in the ring to win! Apply for the IFLA PressReader International Library Marketing Award and win…
Ever thought of presenting at IFLA Congress? Poster sessions are an attractive way to show your tremendous work!
IFLA greatly encourages a good story accompanied with a creative design, but more importantly: an opportunity to network, share ideas…
In Kuala Lumpur? Visit the IFLA WLIC 2019 Athens booth to find out more about next year’s Congress
Registration for IFLA WLIC 2019 begins today, 24 August 2018! If you’re attending IFLA’s 84th World Library and Information Congress…
We’re Live!
We’re Live! IFLA’s 85th World Library and Information Congress website is now live and the countdown has begun for the…
