IFLA

It is a great pleasure for me to announce that one of IAML’s Past Presidents, Massimo Gentili-Tedeschi, was awarded the prestigious IFLA Scroll of Recognition during the General Assembly that took place on 25 August in the Hague, the Netherlands. The IFLA President, Christine Mackenzie, thanks Massimo Gentili Tedeschi for his distinguished contribution to IFLA’s work on a wide range of standards and the Secretary General, Gerald Leitner, gives the motivation for the award.

The Call for Papers is open for the session Music in the Library World to be held during the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Dublin, Ireland, from 15-22 August 2020. Submit by 15 March 2020.

2018 has been declared the European Year of Cultural Heritage. While libraries are active in preserving our heritage every day of every year, this is a valuable opportunity to raise awareness of the unique contribution our institutions are making. It is a chance to ensure that everyone, from political leaders to the general public, understands how libraries are protecting, preserving and celebrating heritage, from the oldest manuscripts to Twitter.

The IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2017 “Libraries. Solidarity. Society”, 83rd IFLA General Conference and Assembly took place in Wroclaw, Poland, 19 to 25 August 2017. 3100 delegates from 122 countries, representing library associations from around the world, gathered in the Centennial Hall, a magnificent venue listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The IFLA Trend Report has been published. Identifying and being aware of trends can help you plan and anticipate changes at your library.