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IFLA @ifla.org · 30/09/2026

IFLA is 99 today! 🎉 As we look back on almost a century of working together for libraries, we’re also looking ahead to an exciting year and to IFLA100 in 2027. Thanks to everyone who has been part of the journey. Here’s to what’s next! www.ifla.org/news/ifla-turns-99-the…

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IFLA @ifla.org · 25/09/2026

What does it take to launch a #FuturesThinking programme within a library, realising its potential as a space where people can build resilience and think differently? Find out more in our next IFLA #FuturesClub meeting with Erik Boekesteijn and Cathelijne Kuiters on 6 October! tr.ee/DIyibn

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IFLA @ifla.org · 24/09/2026

Preserving and sharing knowledge is connected with preparing for an uncertain future, and allowing people to do that in unexpected ways encourages innovation. Listen to our Futures Club session with Brewster Kahle of the Internet Archive: tr.ee/sbwuiM

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IFLA @ifla.org · 23/09/2026

Only one week to go to send your feedback about IFLA's current volunteers model ⏰ Whether you are (or have been, or will be!) a volunteer, a partner, or a member, we want to hear from you! Click on the link below, fill in the survey, and let your voice be heard. tr.ee/1LdtBD

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IFLA @ifla.org · 17/09/2026

Actors across the research space are mobilising to defend support for curiosity-driven research as crucial to many of the key discoveries that have improved our lives over the years. What if we applied the same approach to citizenship? Read more in our latest article: tr.ee/YS4TnU

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IFLA @ifla.org · 16/09/2026

Focus on the importance of international collaboration is growing, but so are the challenges to it, not just in the wider science and research field, but also for libraries. Our survey showed how integrated libraries are into international networks, but also problems they face: tr.ee/g2NQT2

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IFLA @ifla.org · 07/09/2026

#IFLA100 is an opportunity not just to celebrate and remember past achievements and those who made them possible, but also to make sure we've got the skills and attitudes to make the most of our 2nd century! Join us in the first quest of our Great IFLA100 #FuturesThinking Challenge! tr.ee/JA5Sqs

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IFLA @ifla.org · 04/09/2026

📚 Thinking of joining #IFLA? Now’s the time! Sign up between September and December and unlock amazing benefits, including FREE membership for the rest of 2026 + all of 2027 at the current rate and 25% off the 2027 IFLA Congress in London. Join us at: tr.ee/hgUC97

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IFLA @ifla.org · 03/09/2026

Where has IFLA's advocacy been focused over the last month? And where can you focus in order to help shape the environment in which we work? Our latest Advoc8 post has the answers! tr.ee/4CbrFK

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IFLA @ifla.org · 03/09/2026

Join us on 15 September for the 4th edition of IFLA’s Futures Club. This time’s invitee is Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, who will share his reflections on trends shaping the future of the wider knowledge and information landscape. Find out more and register: tr.ee/L71CkV

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IFLA @ifla.org · 02/09/2026

Are you a current, past or future IFLA volunteer? Someone who employs an IFLA volunteer? An IFLA member, affiliate, or partner? We want to hear your views on what you like and don’t like about our current volunteer model, and what could improve it. Answer before September 30 at tr.ee/1LdtBD

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IFLA @ifla.org · 28/08/2026

What arguments work best when advocating for libraries? What was the most unexpected connection you made? And what will you do now? Read about the insights from IFLA participants in the 2026 United Nations #HighLevelPoliticalForum: tr.ee/irQuAE

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IFLA @ifla.org · 28/08/2026

📣 We are pleased to announce IFLA Journal's next Special Issue will be on Public Libraries, Migration, and Inclusion, and we are looking for contributors! Deadline: 1 March 2027. Learn more at 🔗https://tr.ee/PjHhdt

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IFLA @ifla.org · 25/08/2026

Does your city or town have great plans for how to make books, libraries and reading central to successful inclusive urban development? Think about applying to be UNESCO World Book Capital 2028! Find our more: www.ifla.org/news/world-book-capita…

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IFLA @ifla.org · 24/08/2026

In our 3rd IFLA Futures Club meeting 15 Emerging Leaders discussed what has the turning point been in the development of librarianship, what key assumptions underpin our work, and what happens when you take them away. Learn more at www.ifla.org/news/futures-club-3-th…

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IFLA @ifla.org · 18/08/2026

🏆 Last week, Mesa Gateway Library in Arizona (USA), was named Best Public Library of the Year. Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this remarkable project to life! If you want to learn more, watch the recording of the Award session 👇 ⛓️ youtu.be/SBPH5qeby4s?si=DXeGdVXUYgh…

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IFLA @ifla.org · 03/08/2026

It's not enough for us to talk about the transformative potential of libraries. We need people and organisations outside of our sector to do so also. Many governments are already doing this, which underlines the breadth of library contributions to better lives. Read more: tr.ee/2sSK1P

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IFLA @ifla.org · 30/07/2026

Want to catch up on where, and on what topics, IFLA has been advocating in the past month? Take a look at the July 2026 edition of our Advoc8 series on Substack! tr.ee/EuX656

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IFLA @ifla.org · 24/07/2026

Barriers to cooperation in science&research are a concern. Security policies, small funding, the pursuit of self-interest and polarisation can prevent the exchanges that advance knowledge. We want to understand how these issues are experienced in libraries. Answer our survey: tr.ee/fVdDUS

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IFLA @ifla.org · 20/07/2026

#Brasília, #Brazil will be the host of the 2028 World Library and Information Congress. We look forward to welcoming you to the "City of the Future"! #WLIC2028 Read IFLA's press release: tr.ee/B3y3XY

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IFLA @ifla.org · 13/07/2026

We are on Substack! Follow us for more content about libraries and our work. This article explores how, as library professionals, we have to find a balance between professional pride and humility as we build relationships and venture outside of our bubble. Full article 👉https://tr.ee/8arcKC

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IFLA @ifla.org · 07/07/2026

Do you or others in your networks have a deep knowledge of how to build partnerships that bring investment into #libraries or related fields? We want to hear from you! Find out more: www.ifla.org/news/call-for-consulta… Deadline: 10 August 2026

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IFLA @ifla.org · 29/06/2026

How well are we doing against the targets set out in the #Culture2030Goal campaign's draft Culture Goal? Answer our pulse survey by 6 July 2026 in order to inform a short advocacy paper to be released at the UN High-Level Political Forum tr.ee/NyPETy

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IFLA @ifla.org · 26/06/2026

Check out the latest news from #IFLA! mailchi.mp/ifla/vol-6-n...

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IFLA @ifla.org · 19/06/2026

📚 The shortlist for the IFLA/James Bennett Public #Library of the Year Award 2026 is here! Four outstanding libraries have been shortlisted for their excellence in design, innovation, and community impact. Discover the finalists: tr.ee/MkB98L

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IFLA @ifla.org · 16/06/2026

Ahead of #IFLA100 we're inviting writers & visionaries to imagine the future of libraries through the Li-Sci-Fi #shortstory competition. 📚🚀 Submit your story by 1 September 2026. Winning entries will be selected by our celebrity judge @maryrobinettekowal.com tr.ee/NcXPwt

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IFLA @ifla.org · 10/06/2026

Out now: Latest edition of the #IFLA Journal! Volume 52, No. 2 (June 2026) explores how #libraries and information institutions are responding to rapid technological, social, and policy transformations across diverse global contexts. Learn more and download your copy: tr.ee/A6KiyJ

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IFLA @ifla.org · 05/06/2026

What are the future(s) of public knowledge? What values should we uphold, what activities should we support, and what trends should we watch? Join the 2nd IFLA Futures Club with Patricia Hswe, Program Director for #PublicKnowledge at the Mellon Foundation. 📅 15 June, 12pm UTC tr.ee/57AoRK

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IFLA @ifla.org · 02/06/2026

The knowledge and information landscape is changing fast. Building a skilled, empowered society requires greater investment in — and protection of — research and knowledge institutions. More from our UN #STIForum side-event: tr.ee/SHHJBc

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IFLA @ifla.org · 01/06/2026

Last month, Members, volunteers and friends from across North America explored emerging trends, future challenges and practical tools for navigating change. Read the key insights and conclusions from the day: tr.ee/CmpTHD

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IFLA @ifla.org · 26/05/2026

Your complete monthly roundup of everything happening at #IFLA is here! mailchi.mp/ifla/vol-6-n...

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IFLA @ifla.org · 29/04/2026

See what's new at #IFLA this month in our April newsletter! mailchi.mp/ifla/vol-6-no-4

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IFLA @ifla.org · 24/04/2026

Join our side event at the UN #STIForum 2026 to explore how knowledge shapes the future #sustainabledevelopment agenda. Hear diverse perspectives and help imagine what a global knowledge agenda could be. 🗓 7 May 2026, 12:30–13:45 UTC 🔗 tr.ee/mH0HOO

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IFLA @ifla.org · 10/04/2026

Curious about the future of #AI in literacy? 🤖📚 See the highlights from the LILAC Conference at Sheffield University and explore the IATUL OER platform for open learning resources tr.ee/JEzJhZ

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IFLA @ifla.org · 30/03/2026

New report highlights how libraries are adapting to the digital world 🌐📚 Coming soon: a pilot site with open-access country profiles + digital metrics to boost global comparison and collaboration. Learn more: tr.ee/Es6hru

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IFLA @ifla.org · 27/03/2026

We’re hiring at #IFLA! Looking for your next opportunity to make an impact? Check out these open roles at our headquarters in The Hague and apply by 15 April 2026: ✨ Communications Officer tr.ee/4Cy6o0 ✨ Policy and Projects Officer tr.ee/7WiXg4

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IFLA @ifla.org · 26/03/2026

Explore what's new and exciting at #IFLA in our March 2026 newsletter! 📬 mailchi.mp/ifla/vol-6-no-3

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IFLA @ifla.org · 06/03/2026

💡 Got an idea that showcases the innovation and impact of #libraries? Apply for support from the IFLA Impact and Innovation Fund and help drive meaningful, lasting change across the global library field tr.ee/oLfSSm 📅 Deadline: 19 April 2026

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IFLA @ifla.org · 05/03/2026

Out now: The first edition of the #IFLA Journal for 2026! Volume 52, No. 1 (March 2026) is a special issue dedicated to Indigenous Knowledge, centring Indigenous authority, voice, and agency in #libraries, #archives, and #museums. Learn more and download your copy: tr.ee/clCTB3

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IFLA @ifla.org · 27/02/2026

Do you know an individual who has made a remarkable impact on #IFLA or the global #library field? Nominations are now open for IFLA’s Honours & Awards! 🏆✨ Submit your nomination here: bit.ly/4baCAmm

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IFLA @ifla.org · 26/02/2026

Libraries and #UniversalService & Access Funds share a goal: meaningful internet access for all 🌍 In 66 countries, nearly half already involve libraries in USAFs, with ~30% more potential. bit.ly/4aIPerm

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IFLA @ifla.org · 25/02/2026

We do produce research, but we definitely don't have all the answers. So we are sharing them with the global field, in case answers already exist, or there are students, researchers or others interested in working with us to find answers! bit.ly/4tT3oim

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IFLA @ifla.org · 25/02/2026

What’s next for libraries? 🔍 IFLA’s new Weak Signals Report brings together insights into developments across our field that have the potential to become trends in the future Explore the report here: bit.ly/4s7XF6z

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IFLA @ifla.org · 24/02/2026

Our latest #IFLA newsletter issue is out! Learn more about what's happening in the #IFLA community by visiting mailchi.mp/ifla/vol-6-n...

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IFLA @ifla.org · 17/02/2026

128 countries have now signed up to the #MarrakeshTreaty But have they implemented it fully into their own laws? Our latest, expanded, Marrakesh Monitoring Report shares the data: tr.ee/yLE56f

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IFLA @ifla.org · 05/02/2026

A new round of #WLIC2026 grants is now open — & you might be eligible! ✨ These grants are designed to support #library & information professionals from diverse backgrounds in attending #IFLA’s flagship global conference in Busan, South Korea. 📌 Submit your application today: tr.ee/FCe61s

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IFLA @ifla.org · 03/02/2026

IFLA turns 100 in 2027! To celebrate #IFLA100, we are launching a logo competition and invite the global library and information community to participate. 🗓 Submissions: 30 Jan – 31 Mar 2026 🏆 Prize: 500 EUR towards an IFLA membership or free #WLIC2027 registration tr.ee/ldMSRA

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IFLA @ifla.org · 30/01/2026

Discover what's new at #IFLA in our first newsletter issue of the year! mailchi.mp/ifla/vol-6-n...

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IFLA @ifla.org · 19/01/2026

It is with great pride we announce that James Bennett has stepped into the role of sponsor of the #IFLA PLOTY, a globally recognised celebration of the world’s most inspiring new public libraries, where design excellence meets genuine community impact tr.ee/fCRhFi

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IFLA @ifla.org · 14/01/2026

Be part of the conversation following the @unesco.org-IFAP Issue Brief and help make digital inclusion a reality 🌐 Join our interactive webinar on an inclusive digital future with Member States, IFLA members & #libraries worldwide. 📅 28 Jan | 🕒 15:00–16:00 CET 🔗 tr.ee/UI1pON

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