International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)

« These guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for developing, managing, and evaluating green and sustainable libraries across diverse contexts. Grounded in principles of environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability, the publication outlines practical strategies for integrating sustainability into all aspects of library work. It addresses governance, staff…

« Libraries around the world have relied on international resource sharing networks to support the institutional mission of teaching and learning, enrich their diverse user populations, and fulfill users’ needs. One of the major barriers for international resource sharing services is financial transactions. Issues on international resource sharing payment methods have…

« As momentum towards the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) is building, IFLA is excited to launch new, first-of-its-kind research to expand understanding of how libraries are contributing to climate empowerment. (…) »

« This special issue of IFLA Journal, produced in collaboration with the IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section, explores key trends shaping academic and research libraries worldwide. As institutions respond to evolving technological, economic, and geopolitical landscapes, libraries are redefining their roles in supporting research integrity, open science, and sustainable development.…

« This year marks a decade since IFLA’s last Internet Manifesto was launched, and of course the world is a very different place today, the way we access and exchange information keeps changing, however, connectivity remains the gateway through which we can turn that information into knowledge. With the world and…

« (…) The purpose of IFLA’s Open Access vocabulary is to collate the most widely used terms and definitions, with reference to official statements or other documents where these terms are defined. It is intended to be an easy-to-read reference guide. As new terminology and definitions are regularly created, it is…

« The IFLA DDRS (Document Delivery and Resource Sharing) section occupies a pivotal position within the global network of libraries and institutions engaged in the exchange of resources between libraries and document providers. This section serves as a focal point for emerging trends and advancements, disseminating information on…

« The purpose of this working document is to set out considerations relevant for libraries developing a strategic response to Artificial Intelligence.
The text is organised around developing a set of questions that prompt reflection and action (section 4). It is hoped that the document can support local decision making…

« This publication is intended to provide librarians, library practitioners, as well as teachers, researchers, and students of universities and research organizations and other interested parties, a foundation in resource sharing principles, practices and management. This publication provides an overview of where things stand today with resource sharing, including key trends,…

« (…) The March 2023 IFLA Journal features 15 articles of which 12 represent original research and 3 offer reviews of important topics in the LIS field. The research in this issue represents widely the field and key areas of interest including topics such as the spread of misinformation, training the…