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El préstamo interbibliotecario es un servicio que permite a los usuarios de una biblioteca acceder a materiales y recursos de otras bibliotecas.

The Hague, Netherlands – 23 October 2024 – The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has selected London, United Kingdom to host the 2027 Wo...

The Hague, Netherlands – 23 October 2024 – The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has selected London, United Kingdom to host the 2027 Wo...

The most prestigious international library event will be in London in 2027 after a successful bid by a partnership including CILIP.

De schermen zijn niet meer welkom in het klaslokaal, die strijd is gewonnen. Nu is het tijd om boeken en leesexperts terug te brengen in het hart van de school, om leerlingen beter te leren lezen.

2025年10月17日（金）、出版・書籍業界を代表する国際機関が集まり、声明「Belonging Matters – For Our Sector, Our Societies, and the Stories We Share

IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2025 is the 89th IFLA Congress, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from August 18–22, 2025. The Congress' theme w...

Masud is the Chief Digital and Information Officer at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. Previously, he was University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection there. In his video, Masud stresses that there are new ways of connecting, learning, thinking, even new definitions of knowledge. We have trust, but this is not enough – we need to bring this asset to the a diverse range of partnerships across borders and systems to build resilience. In this context, we need to be ready to think again about what a library can be, take risks, embrace failure, and build a network for radical innovation. We should reimagine our roles, from gatekeepers of knowledge to designers of experiences, from curators of archives to facilitators of digital citizenship.

John is City Librarian of Los Angeles Public Libraries in the United States. In his video, John argues that libraries are more dynamic than ever, but also faced by crises we can’t avoid if we care about our neighbours. Yet we have shown, time and time again, that we are ready to step up. Crucial to this is our ability to adapt, to offer a personal service to users. To continue to do this, we need to be nimble, looking to anticipate the future and to be creative in finding ways to match services to pressing needs. We may be the most open and approachable branch of government, but being seen does not mean that we are heard. We need therefore to look hard at how we communicate and tell our own story.

Rebecca is Chief Executive of the British Library. Her video underlines the importance of international collaboration for libraries, and in particular the skills and knowledge that these bring. These collaborations in turn make it possible to face global challenges with confidence – we cannot do this alone. She presents the practicalities of how the British Library works on a wide range of topics with a vast range of different institutions, but ones which crucially share a mission.

Tommi Laitio is an urban strategist, and founder of Convivencia Urbana, as well as a former Executive Director for Culture and Leisure for the city of Helsinki, Finland. In his video, Tommi challenges us to reframe how we think of libraries as public institutions. We are both holders of the legacy of the past, and at the same time responsible for working with people to understand the present in order to build a better future. As modern public institutions, we need to be accountable and unafraid of critical questions, flexible enough to change, but also rigid enough to be trusted. We need also to be a true common, ready truly to share power with our users over programmes, space, collections, and to be a space for imagination and joy, pushing the boundary of what is possible.

Sam is President of the American Library Association as well as Community and access services coordinator at Iowa City Public Library. In their video, Sam points out that too often, when libraries are doing their jobs, they can risk passing under the radar, out of sight of decision makers. Yet we neglect advocacy at our own risk – it is not just important but essential! We need to continue of course to build community, to be spaces where everyone feels welcome and can get what they need, but we also need to be able to articulate why we are a community worth building with.

Jonathan is a researcher at the Library and Information Research Institution (IIBI) at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and the Chair of IFLA’s Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) . Jonathan argues that we can no longer see libraries as sanctuaries, but rather battlegrounds as various actors seek to bring our core values into question. In a world where many of the most serious challenges we face have a significant information dimensions, we have a unique role to play, thanks to who we are and what we do. He challenges libraries to step up, take on the responsibility, and think proactively and innovatively about how they can make a difference in addressing a global issue.

In her video, Silvia underlines that we need to reconsider the idea of neutrality. This should not mean invisibility, but rather a readiness to stand up for freedoms of expression and access to information, providing a space for people to meet across difference, to stop, and to think for themselves. To continue to play this vital role, we need to be able to show the impact of our work, stepping up and advocating for the role that we play. Through this, we keep the space open for the conversations that need to happen.

Cher Pong is Chief Executive Officer at the National Library Board of Singapore. In his video, Cher Pong argues that we are at a cross-roads. Reading patterns are changing, and attention spans are dropping. Yet what remains constant is that knowledge and skills uplift the world. We have the opportunity to build on why people love libraries, and use this as a springboard – to embrace change with determination and to be a proactive equaliser. We need libraries that spark innovation, inspire discovery, and open doors - to be portals to possibility.

Pilar is Chief Executive Officer of Edmonton Public Library in Canada. In her video, Pilar recalls that libraries have always been places where intellectual freedom comes to life, by bringing together people, knowledge and ideas. Crucial to this is deep reading, and the space and time to connect and engage with others, empowering people to build a better future. However, with intellectual freedom under threat, we need to be ready to explain and advocate for the importance of these possibilities. In this context, we need to be proactive, inclusive and future-ready.