Hello Here in Sweden the government has unexpectedly decided to make a committment to strenghthen  the Public Libraries for 3 years. The Swedish CulturalCouncil is commissioned to allocate SEK 225 million.This is still great news among Public libraries that offer great opportunities for strenghthen and developing our libraries. I,m a Library Director in Hässleholms municipality […]

By Ismena Meic The City of Zagreb strategic plan for 2020 finally includes a new City Library building. The Zagreb City Libraries network expert team was assembled to elaborate on the existing project idea “New City Library in Zagreb” and assist in preparation for public urban planning and building tender. Expert team has prepared a […]

By Anette Mjöberg I work as a Library Director in Hässleholms municipality in Sweden. Last summer at WLIC in Wroclaw me and my collegue Lo Claesson got the opportunity to speak in one of the sessions : Check me out! Human libraries and unique circulating collections, from art to technology petting zoos (with Acquisition and Collection […]

By Ismena Meic At the end of 2017, City Library of Zagreb celebrated her 110th anniversary. On the occasion of the City Library of Zagreb’s 110th anniversary, the Open Doors Week is organized. The central ceremony was held on the very Day of the Zagreb City Libraries and founding of the City Library of Zagreb […]

If you’re passing through Singapore on your way to the WLIC in Kuala Lumpur this coming August there’s an opportunity to visit some of the country’s fabulous libraries. Thanks to our Singaporean colleagues pre and post conference visits are on offer. For further details Click here

The IFLA Public Libraries Standing Committee is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in becoming Corresponding Members of the Section for the period January 2018 – August 2019. Up to five Corresponding Members may be appointed as part of this process. Public Libraries Standing Committee The Public Libraries Standing Committee comprises 20 elected members […]