1. Finnish library association

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. Facts &
Figures

6. activities

7. Advocacy for public libraries

8. Campaigns & events

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

10. Library Magazine

11. Rebranding the library in social media

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

13. Need more info? Contact me: Rauha Maarno Finnish Library Association
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