Finnish library association

The Finnish Library Association is a non-profit and politically independent association. We are advocating for public libraries and supporting the library profession. We act on the national and international level.

Who are we? ▪ Finnish Library Association was founded 1910 ▪ Around 2000 members, mostly personal members ▪ Board: 8 persons selected ▪ Politician as a president Silvia Modig, director Rauha Maarno ▪ Topical working groups for members: youth librarians, mobile libraries etc. ▪ Office: 4 full time employees

This is Finland ▪ Population of 5,5 million people. Location in Northern Europe, shares boarders with Sweden, Norway and Russia. ▪ In Finland we have the most used and best libraries in the world. Picture: Wikipedia

Facts & Figures

activities

Advocacy for public libraries

Campaigns & events

Support for the profession ▪ National Library Congress every two years ▪ Workshops ▪ Mentorship programme ▪ Topical working groups

Library Magazine

Rebranding the library in social media

Current advocacy issues ▪ Funding for libraries to support digital skills ▪ National platform for e-books in public libraries

Need more info? Contact me: Rauha Maarno Finnish Library Association rauha.maarno@fla.fi Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/kirjastoseura