1. International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)  Freedom of Access to Information  Universal Equitable Access to Information  Delivery of High Quality Library Services  All Members Benefit from Activities

2. IFLA’s Three Pillars  Society, Profession, Members  Governance, staff and IFLA nets are key enablers  Globally interdependent, active and engaged

3. Society  Libraries serve society by preserving memory, feeding development, enabling education and research, and supporting international understanding and community well-being

4. IFLA works with partners  Blue Shield with International Council of Museums, etc.  International Publishers’ Association  Committee on Copyright and Other Legal Matters  Committee on Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression

5. Issues Relating to Information Society  WSIS (World Summit on the Information Society)  UNESCO

6. Profession  Global voice for libraries and the profession  Improving methods, technical means and standards  Special programs directed toward profession concerns

7. IFLA Programs  46 Sections with 7 Discussion groups  Action for Development Through Libraries  Preservation and Conservation  Alliance for Bibliographic Standards  Universal MARC Format  Annual Conference

8. Members  Members from 150 countries including library associations, libraries, corporate partners and individuals  Members contribute time and resources to achieve goals to improve libraries and information practice and serve a global society

9. Membership  Networking (IFLANET, lists, congress)  IFLA Journal  Books and other publications  Use of IFLA Vouchers  Up-to-date professional information  Shape professional work and guidelines

10. IFLA Strategic Plan 2006-2009  Advocacy – one of the highest priorities  Themes – freedom of access to information, equity in copyright, information flow among rich and poor nations, intellectual property, inclusion and information action, building information/knowledge societies

11. Campaign for the World’s Libraries  Public Education Campaign  Showcase unique and vital roles played by public, school, academic and special libraries worldwide  @ your library

12. @ your library

13. Champaign for the World’s Libraries

14. World Summit on the Information Society  Success Stories Database  Libraries as access point  Libraries as ICT learning centers  Libraries for continuing education  Libraries for specific needs  Libraries for cultural heritage

15. IFLA Statements  Alexandria Manifesto on Libraries, the Information Society in Action  Beacons of the Information Society: The Alexandria Proclamation on Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning  IFLA Internet Manifesto  IFLA/UNESCO Public Library Manifesto  IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto

16. Libraries on the Agenda  Impact on Society  Government Programs and Activities  Libraries, Culture, and Education  Libraries, Health, Planning, Economy  Make our Work Visible  Develop Successful Methods  Collect Convincing Ideas  Tell Success Stories

17. IFLA http://ifla.org/ E-mail: IFLA@ifla.org

18. Barbara J. Ford  Member, IFLA Governing Board  Past President, American Library Association  Director and Distinguished Professor, Mortenson Center for International Library Programs  bjford@illinois.edu