The Significance of a UBC Statement in 2025 , By Rehab Ouf, Bibliography Section Chair

The IFLA Bibliography Section’s specific scope and specialized mission are clearly communicated through its name: driving advancements in National Bibliographies (NBs), supporting the crucial work of National Bibliographic Agencies (NBAs), and championing the overarching aim of Universal Bibliographic Control (UBC). This core focus, combined with a broad approach to “bibliography” to encompass global information sharing and standardization, positions the Section at the forefront of serving national and international bibliographic matters.

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