This document summarizes the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions' (IFLA) strategy for 2019-2024. The strategy aims to strengthen the global voice of libraries, inspire and enhance professional practice, connect and empower the library field, and optimize IFLA as an organization. It is based on input gathered through a global visioning process that engaged over 1,000 library experts worldwide. The strategy outlines strategic directions, key initiatives, and an implementation process to unite and advance the global library field over the coming years.

1. Stephen Wyber
Manager, Policy and Advocacy, IFLA
27 October 2020
A Strong and United Library Field
Powering Literate, Informed and
Participatory Societies

2. IFLA STRATEGY 2019 – 2024

3. The leading international
body representing the
interests of library and
information services and
their users

4. Independent, non-governmental, not-
for-profit organisation
1,477 active members in 155
countries worldwide

5. Biggest Brains trust
65 committees
more than 1,100 experts
from 100 countries

6. A Global Status
An excellent record of producing
standards and guidelines
Engaged at the UN, WIPO,
UNESCO and beyond

7. An Ever-Wider Range of
Activities

8. IFLA’s Journey

9. Open, inclusive,
participatory
organisation

10. #iflaGlobalVisi
on

11. m
IFLA Global
Vision kick-off
workshop
Athens, Greece
4-5 April 2017
Stavros Niarchos
Foundation
Cultural Centre
National Library
of Greece

12. SINGAPORE
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
ATHENS, GREECE
MADRID, SPAIN
WASHINGTON D.C.
UNITED STATES

13. Participation Statistics
years of
library experience
online votesworkshops workshop participantsUN Member states
on 7 continents
generations and
library types
ALL

14. Global Vision
Report Summary
Top 10 Highlights and Opportunities

16. Digital is normal
Users’ needs are changing
We need to show our value
Complaining is not a strategy
Neither is immobility

17. From Vision to Strategy

18. Discussing Ideas for Actions
Barcelona, Spain| 20-21 March 2018

19. MAY 2019
REGIONAL WORKSHOP -
LAC
BUENOS AIRES,
ARGENTINA
JUNE 2019
PROFESSIONAL
UNITS
THE HAGUE,
NETHERLANDS
`NOVEMBER 2019
REGIONAL
WORKSHOP MENA
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
2020
REGIONAL
WORKSHOP
EUROPE
2020
REGIONAL
WORKSHOP
AFRICA
2020
REGIONAL
WORKSHOP
ASIA

20. Global Vision
Ideas Store
Our vision, Our future!

21. IFLA Global Vision Ideas Store Process
Ideas from Librarians all over the world
IFLA Global Vision
Ideas Store for Actions
IFLA Strategy
and Actions
2019 - 2024
Source of
Inspiration
for ActionsSupport
Powerful Actions
of a Globally United Library Field
I n s p i r e
C o - c r e a t e
Global Vision Report Summary

22. Global Vision Ideas Store sources
1 Kick-off
Meeting
Report
170 Global Vision Ideas Reports 958 Web submissions
6 Regional
reports
55 IFLA
Professional Unit
Reports
108 Country and self-
facilitated reports
8 NORTH AMERICA
25 LAC
9 MENA
11 AFRICA
29 EUROPE
26 ASIA & OCEANIA

23. IFLA STRATEGY 2019 – 2024

24. How was the new IFLA Strategy
finalised?
Governing
Board
Retreat:
Determine
Strategic
Priorities Work Group
synthesized
and drafted
Feedback
from
Professional
Units
April Retreat:
Alignment on
Outcomes
Global
Vision
DiscussionAnalysis &
synthesis:
Key
documents
Membership
Survey
Ideas Store

26. www.ifla.org/strateg
y

27. A strong and united library field
powering literate, informed and
participative societies
Vision

28. To inspire, engage, enable and
connect the global library field
Mission

29. Freedom of access and freedom of
expression
Universal and equitable access to
information
High-quality library and information
services
Commitment and inclusive engagement
Core Values

30. Strategic Directions
THREE
Connect and
Empower the
Field
FOUR
Optimise our
Organisation
ONE
Strengthen the
Global Voice of
Libraries
TWO
Inspire and
Enhance
Professional
Practice

31. Strengthen the Global Voice of Libraries
1.1
Show the power
of libraries in
achieving the
Sustainable
Development
Goals
1.2
Build a strong
presence
in international
organizations
and meetings as a
valued partner
1.3
Work with library
associations and
libraries to identify key
legal and funding
challenges to their
work, and advocate
for action
1.4
Shape public
opinion and debate
around open access and
library values, including
intellectual freedom and
human rights
Key initiatives 1

32. Inspire and Enhance Professional Practice
2.1
Produce,
communicate and
distribute key
resources and
materials that inspire
the profession
2.3
Develop standards,
guidelines, and
other materials that
foster best
professional
practice
2.4
Provide tools and
infrastructure that
support the work of
libraries
Key initiatives
2.2
Deliver high quality
campaigns, information
and other
communications products
on a regular basis to
engage and energise
libraries
2

33. Connect and Empower the Field
3.1
Provide excellent
opportunities for
face-to-face
networking and
learning
3.2
Support virtual
networking and
connections 3.3
Empower the field
at the national and
regional levels
3.4
Provide targeted
learning and
professional
development
Key initiatives
3

34. Optimise our Organisation
4.1
Foster the long-term
financial continuity
and stability of the
organisation
4.2
Effectively mobilise
our human resources
and networks 4.3
Increase, diversify
and engage our
membership
4.4
Increase our visibility
through excellent and
innovative
communications
Key initiatives
4

35. A strategy is only
as good as its
implementation

36. Professional Units Strategy Worksho
The Hague, June 2019 #WeAreIFLA

37. Designing the structures
needed to deliver on the
Strategy

38. A New Way of Thinking
A New Way of Working

39. Using the Strategy

40. IFLA STRATEGY 2019 – 2024