International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is a global membership organization that represents the interests of libraries and advances access to information, literacy, and cultural heritage.

IFLA Library Map of the World: An IFLA platform presenting data and stories about libraries and library services worldwide. It makes global library capacity visible through comparable country data and local stories.
International library cooperation: Collaboration among libraries and library organizations across national borders. Cross-border cooperation is the foundation of IFLA’s worldwide membership and programs.
International Library and Bibliographical Congress: A 1927 international meeting of librarians in Edinburgh that led to IFLA’s creation. The congress established the international professional network from which IFLA emerged.
Jules Cousin: A French librarian who became IFLA’s first president after its founding in 1927. Cousin’s presidency marked the federation’s start as an international professional body.
American Library Association: A United States professional organization that advocates for libraries and supports library workers. Unlike this national association, IFLA represents library interests across countries.
IFLA Public Library Manifesto: A statement by IFLA and UNESCO defining public libraries’ role, values, and services. It translates IFLA’s advocacy for public access into principles for public libraries.
Library association: An organization that supports libraries, library workers, or the development of library services. National and regional library associations form much of IFLA’s organizational base.
Edinburgh: The capital city of Scotland and the location of IFLA’s founding congress in 1927. Edinburgh hosted the meeting that founded IFLA.
Eugène Morel: A French librarian and library reformer who promoted international cooperation among libraries. Morel helped organize the international congress that led to IFLA’s establishment.
European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations: A European organization representing library, information, and documentation associations. EBLIDA focuses on Europe, while IFLA works across global regions.

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