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International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

Acronym: IFLA

General Information

Identification Code: 661655418600-59
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Entity Form: Federation
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 9/3/2015
Last Update: 5/28/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0

Mission & Interests

Goals: The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession. As set out in our Strategy 2019-2024, our Vision is of a strong and united global library field powering literate, informed and participatory societies, and our Mission is to inspire, engage, enable and connect the global library field. IFLA is an independent, international, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization. Our aims are to: - Promote high standards of provision and delivery of library and information services - Encourage widespread understanding of the value of good library & information services - Represent the interests of our members throughout the world. In pursuing these aims IFLA embraces core values around access to information and equitable access to excellent library services.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
  • Climate action
  • Communication
  • Competition
  • Culture
  • Culture and media
  • Digital economy and society
  • Education and training
  • Employment and social affairs
  • Enlargement
  • European neighbourhood policy
  • International co-operation and development
  • Regional policy
  • Research and innovation
  • Single market
  • Youth
Levels of Interest:
  • global

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: Information Society: Audiovisual and Media Policies, Communications, Digital Agenda for Europe, Internet, Copyright Reform, Media Coordination, Media and Information Literacy, Digital Skills and Jobs, WiFi4EU, Horizon Europe, Reesarch Culture: Creative Europe (and follow-on), contribution of culture to policy goals, access to culture, heritage protection and promotion
Communication Activities: IFLA represents the voice of the international library community in copyright and intellectual property concerns, including issues related to disputed claims of ownership of library materials; economic and trade barriers to the acquisition and use of library resources and effective library services; subscription and license agreements; and a wide range of other legal matters of international significance to libraries and librarianship. IFLA is part of a wider project - Knowledge Rights 21 - focused on promoting reforms at the European and national levels. IFLA raises awareness of the essential correlation between libraries and the values of intellectual freedom. We collect and disseminate documentation and aim to stimulate a dialog both within and outside the library world. We work to protect intellectual freedom and freedom of expression by publishing reports, participating in national and international conferences and organizing workshops; monitoring the state of intellectual freedom within the library community world-wide and publishing newsletters and online news; responding to violations of free access to information and freedom of expression and making press releases. IFLA is also strongly committed to promoting universal and meaningful internet access, as well as the safeguarding of heritage and access to it. At the heart of much of our work is the UN's 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. We have Formal Associate Relations with UNESCO, observer status with the United Nations, associate status with the International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU) and observer status with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). In 1999, we established observer status with the World Trade Organization (WTO). We hold the World Library and Information Congress: IFLA General Conference and Assembly in August or early September in a different city each year. More than three thousand delegates meet to exchange experience, debate professional issues, see the latest products of the information industry, conduct the business of IFLA and experience something of the culture of the host country. The 2021 edition will be held virtually. A range of professional meetings, seminars and workshops are held around the world by our professional sections and special interest groups, as well as advisory committees. More information about our events and publications can be found on our website at http://www.ifla.org
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A

Head Office

Address: Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 5
Post Code: 2509 CH
City: The Hague
Country: NETHERLANDS
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EU Office

Address: Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 5
Post Code: 2509 CH
City: The Hague
Country: NETHERLANDS
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Financial Data

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Complementary Information: In 2022, IFLA received 810,419EUR in membership fees, 269 173 contributions for core activities from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 94 974 for work on the Knowledge Rights 21 Programme (from Stichting IFLA Foundation), 32 311 from Corporate supporters, grants and donations, 35 261 from our voucher scheme, and 36 084 for publications and royalties. Our latest annual financial report can be found here, including additional details: https://www.ifla.org/wp-content/uploads/report-on-the-annual-accounts-2023.pdf, while the narrative annual report is here: https://www.ifla.org/wp-content/uploads/IFLA-Annual-Report-2023-text-version.pdf

Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 1
Members50 Percent: 1
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 3
Members F T E: 1.75
Info Members: EU activity represents 1.75 FTE. A large part of this is through our engagement in the Knowledge Rights 21 Programme

Structure

Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: IFLA has 143 member associations (international and national), and 841 member institutions. We have members in 147 countries (figures from our 2023 Annual Report). Association and institution members as of May 2024 are listed here: https://www.ifla.org/wp-content/uploads/ifla-members-and-association-affiliates_2024-05-22.pdf
Organisation Members: Conference of NGOs in consultative relationship with the United Nations; International Freedom of Expression Exchange; International Council for Scientific and Technical Information; International Council for Science; European Society of Association Executives; OCLC; Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations