Public Libraries Section
Division: Library Types
This Section provides an active international forum for the development and promotion of public libraries which serve the whole community in the context of the information society and ensure free and equal access to information at the local level. It also includes mobile libraries.
Public Libraries Section - 2015 & 2016 winners of the IFLA Professional Unit Communication Award, Runner-Up 2018 IFLA Dynamic Unit and Impact Award
Last update: 27 June 2019
Latest News
IFLA "Reading Journeys" Satellite Meeting CANCELLED
On behalf of the IFLA’s Literacy and Reading, Public Libraries, Metropolitan Libraries and Libraries for Children’s and Young Adults Professional Units, it is with disappointed hearts (and logical heads) that we announce the IFLA Reading Journeys event in Oxford, UK in August 2020 will not proceed.Call for Papers — Open Sessions Public Libraries
IFLA Public Libraries Section invite you to submit a proposal for a 7-minute lightning talk at the 86th IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Dublin, Ireland, 15-21 August. Theme: Public Libraries as a Reflection of their CommunitiesCall for IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year 2020 is open!
The “IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year” award celebrates new public libraries. Applications being accepted from 1 February 2020.
