IFLA Europe Regional Division Committee

12/10/2026

We are happy to announce that the recording of said webinar is now available on our Youtube Channel:

On October 1, 2026, the IFLA Europe Regional Division invited libra...

08/10/2026

On 1 October 2026, four members of the EURD Committee presented our group and our work in a webinar, to promote who we are and what we do and how we want to better serve the European librarianship. We hope we could shed some light on our activities and we're particularly grateful for the valuable feedback that participants for our work. The recording of the webinar will be made available soon. Watch out for an announcement on this channel in the near future.

Thank you Arne Gundersen, Antti Sauli, Juliana Pranke and Zélia Parreira!

05/10/2026

📚Happy World Teachers' Day! Today we want to celebrate a unique group of educators: teacher-librarians.

They do so much more than recommend great reads: they teach students how to think critically, research efficiently, and use technology safely. Whether they are helping a student find the perfect book, teaching a class how to spot misinformation, or collaborating with teachers on a new lesson plan, they make schools worldwide better every single day.

So, an heartfelt thank you to all the teacher-librarians who transform school libraries into hubs of innovation and curiosity 💙

30/09/2026

📍 Thursday, 1 October at 11:00 CEST, the Europe Regional Division Committee will host an open webinar on its work, priorities, and plans for the future.
We would be pleased to hear your views on how IFLA can support libraries and information professionals across Europe.

Registration link:

https://www.ifla.org/events/the-europe-regional-division-proudly-presents-itself/

Are you an IFLA member, library professional, or information specialist working in Europe? Find out on 1 October 2026 at 11:00 CEST. Join the IFLA Europe Regional Division for a sp...

29/09/2026

29/09/2026

📍 Athens, Greece

Last week, members of the IFLA EURDC met in Athens for two days of discussions on library advocacy, copyright, collaboration, and the future role of libraries across Europe.

Hosted by UNIC Athens and the University of Piraeus, the programme brought together colleagues from library associations, research libraries, and advocacy organisations to exchange ideas, share experiences, and identify common priorities.

Many thanks to our hosts and partners, including KnowledgeRights21, Association of Greek Librarians and Information Scientists (AGLIS), Cyprus Association of Librarians - Information Scientists (CALIS), the Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας (University of Nicosia) Library, and UNIC Athens, for their warm welcome and support.

📸 Here are a few moments from the meeting.

18/09/2026

Strong libraries need strong advocacy.

On 25 September, colleagues from across Europe will come together in Greece to discuss how libraries can speak with a stronger and more coordinated voice on issues such as copyright, e-lending, out-of-commerce works and access to knowledge (KnowledgeRights21 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

The IFLA EURDC Committee is delighted to be part of this conversation and to help connect European perspectives with local action.

We encourage colleagues from all library sectors to join the discussion.

10/08/2026

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27/07/2026

📚 If you are attending IFLA - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions World Library and Information Congress 2026 in Busan, this is a session to add to your programme.

On Tuesday, 11 August, the session “How can libraries and library professionals in all regions be inspired by the new European report on public libraries?” will explore the new report “Strengthening Europe through Public Libraries”.

The session will bring together colleagues from different regions to discuss how the report can inspire public libraries worldwide, not only in Europe.

📅 Tuesday, 11 August
🕟 16:30–17:30
📍 Session Room 3 [301]

A useful moment to talk about public libraries, communities, learning, inclusion and democracy.

See you in Busan! 🌏📖

https://iflawlic2026.abstractserver.com/program/ #/details/sessions/154

20/07/2026

🇪🇺 Europe also lives in local libraries!

Clare Libraries in Ireland are celebrating Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union with exhibitions, European authors, language activities and community events throughout 2026.

📚 Initiatives like this show how libraries can bring people closer to different cultures, languages and shared European values.

For IFLA - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, it is another example of the important role libraries play as open, trusted spaces for learning, dialogue and community connection.

Clare Library Service is marking Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union with an exciting programme of cultural,…