IFLA Repository
Not a member yet
7306 research outputs found
Sort by
Envisioning the Future of Finnish Library Data with BIBFRAME and RDA
No full textThe National Library of Finland published our Metadata Vision in 2020. It is a white paper style vision of how metadata is going to develop during this decade in the GLAM sector. It was written to be a start of a conversation with a focus on descriptive metadata. The vision emphasized the importance of identifiers, the use of common authorized metadata repositories, international interoperability, multilingualism, and semantic interoperability. A key message of the vision is that siloed systems are limited by the needs of the data they contain while interoperable systems allow for services tailored to the needs of the users. All of this motivates the development and use of linked data in library context.
In 2022 the National Library began their Linked Library Data project aiming for the adaptation of BIBFRAME for the needs of Finnish cataloguing. In essence this meant developing a flavour of BIBFRAME that allows for cataloguing using Official RDA as well as taking into account the characteristics of existing Finnish MARC data and cataloguing conventions. Examples of alterations to regular BIBFRAME include the use of both expressions and works as well as aggregates. Throughout the development special emphasis has been placed on maintaining interoperability with regular BIBFRAME.
This presentation provides an overview of how we approached the long-term motivation of moving to linked data as well as specific and concrete examples of our work. We demonstrate our data model through examples of our national discography Viola which is characterized by extensive use of component parts translating into rich aggregates for linked data representation.
About the author:
Matias Frosterus is an information systems manager at the National Library of Finland (NLF
So you want to organise a library leadership programme...
No full textThis guide, based on the work prepared by AFLI for IFLA and SIGL, aims to take you through the series of decisions you will want to make when preparing a library leadership programme. At each stage, you should read this paper in conjunction with the AFLI report, as well as the data reference file, which lists programmes and allows you to filter them in different ways, in order to look in more depth at real-world examples from which you can learn.
It is presented as a series of questions that you will need to answer as you plan for a course. It is designed to make these choices explicit and so make sure that you can think through all of the options when preparing such a course. The questions are cumulative – you do not necessarily need to answer them in order (and indeed, the answers to some are likely to be closely linked to those of others)
Building Strong Library Associations (2008-2018) - Module 8 (Train the trainer)
No full textThe eighth module of the Building Strong Library Associations (2008-2018) programme focused on how participants could in turn become effective trainers in their communities
Minutes of meeting: Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Section, 16 January 2025
No full textThe monthly DDRS meeting discussed the DDRS IFLA themes for the WLIC 2025. Several options were discussed NISO survey on ILL processes and the future of the IFLA voucher, the Controlled Digital Lending, sustainability in Resource Sharing, the impact of e-susbscriptions, the eddfect of Open Access on Resource Sharing, challenges in shipping materials internationnally, the future of ILL Digital Controlled Digital Lending. Chair Tuba recommended to consolidate the ideas for the next meeting in February and come up with a theme. The elctions were discussed and Tuba explained to all the process and those in the committee who do not need nominations versus all those who need nominations. Tuba encouraged Committee members to collaborate, support one another dring the nnomination process. The committee anticipates welcomgin 3-4 new members to ILDS. The storage location of the latest ILDS 2024 papers was discussed and IFLA repository and ADA University repository will be homes to all papers
Marrakesh Monitoring Report 2025
No full textThis is the latest update of IFLA's Marrakesh Monitoring Report, which surveys available information about legislation in place that implements the Marrakesh Treaty for persons with visual impairments, notably highlighting how far countries have adopted the most permissive rules possible, in order to maximise access to information and so tackle the book famine
Current challenges of Legal Deposit in Germany: a report for revising legislation to address issues in collecting books-on-demand, podcasts and digital music
No full textThe German National Library has the right of legal deposit for the territory of Germany. A globalizing publishing market and changing trends in the field of digital publications present it with new challenges in terms of acquisition on the basis of current law. An internal working group is therefore currently evaluating the legal basis, isolating practical problem areas and developing proposals for changes where law and reality are increasingly diverging.
The lecture is intended as a workshop report from this working group, presenting examples of some particularly challenging case groups (book-on-demand, podcasts, digital music) and can provide input for the audience's own critical reflection as well as an opportunity for solution-oriented discussions with the plenary.
Note about the authors:
Sabine Springer completed her legal clerkship at the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels (German Publishers and Booksellers Association) after her first state examination in law and passed her second state examination specialising in media law. She has been a legal consultant at the German National Library since 2016 and is head of its legal department since 2021.
After his first state examination in law, Christoph Wohlstein was a research assistant at the University of Freiburg, where he was in charge of an edition project in the field of digital humanities. After his second state examination, he has been a legal consultant at the German National Library since 2020 and its data protection officer since 2021.After his first state examination in law, Christoph Wohlstein was a research assistant at the University of Freiburg, where he was in charge of an edition project in the field of digital humanities. After his second state examination, he has been a legal consultant at the German National Library since 2020 and its data protection officer since 2021
Minutes of meeting: Resource Sharing during COVID-19 Committee, 22 January 2025
No full textThe monthly RSCVD meeting took place on January 16, 2025, led by Committee Chair Carmen Lomba. She opened the discussion by reflecting on ILDS 2024 and invited members to share their impressions and ideas.
Silvana provided updates on the Talaria application, suggesting the need for librarian training on the final release, which is expected soon.
Lapis Cohen extended an invitation to the RSCVD Committee to participate in the ALA meeting in June 2025 in Philadelphia to discuss the collaboration between SHARE and RSCVD.
Katia updated the committee on possible themes being considered by DDRS for WLIC 2025. Discussions also took place regarding the session format, with options including a classical panel discussion, an International World Café, or a fishbowl format.
Silvana proposed that RSCVD be represented at ALA as part of the DDRS open session and at the IFLA stand in the WLIC exhibits area. She also suggested developing marketing materials, including brochures and a demo.
The committee reviewed upcoming RSCVD activities across different regions:
Lisbon (May 27-31, 2025) – Presentation under the theme "Partnership and Cooperation Networks on Open Access Projects."
Hispano-American Libraries Webinar – To engage and expand RSCVD’s outreach.
MENA Libraries Webinar (February 4, 2025, at QNL) – Conducted in Arabic to support regional library communities.
Sri Lankan Library Association & Bangladeshi Librarians Webinar – Aimed at further expanding RSCVD’s outreach efforts.
To date, 267 libraries have joined RSCVD.
The meeting concluded with a discussion on RSCVD’s sustainability, particularly the need to explore funding opportunities and sponsorships from foundations to ensure long-term success
Minutes of meeting Professional Council 13 February 2025
No full textMinutes from the 13 February 2025 meeting of the IFLA Professional Counci
Minutes of Meeting: IFLA Regional Council, 13 November 2024
No full textThe eleventh meeting of the Regional Council 2023-2025 was held virtually on 13 November 2024. Items discussed during this meeting include welcome by the Regional Council Chair, followed by updates from the IFLA President, the Professional Council Chair, the Regional Division Committee Chairs, and Headquarters. Additionally, the Regional Council Self-Evaluation Processes and the Reginal Division Committee Evaluation processes were discussed, alongside contributions of the Regional Division Committees to the achievement of the Strategy Vision. Additionally, topics discussed in this meeting included: updates on the Regional Council Action Plan and on the 2025 WLIC Preparation; IFLA Elections – Making the Most of the Pre-Nominations Phase; End-of-year membership offer; Library Connectivity Survey
Newsletter: Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section, Winter 2025
No full textThe Winter 2025 IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section Newsletter includes a letter from the Section Chair and news about upcoming section activities. The articles describe section members' presentations and experiences at the 16th International Symposium on Library Services for Children and Young Adults in Busan, Republic of Korea (June 2024), at the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Congress in Trieste, Italy (August 2024), and at IFLA’s Information Futures Summit in Brisbane, Australia (September 2024)