The latest from WLIC 2023

Highlights from Day four of IFLA WLIC 2023 Wrap-up video What a WLIC! The weather in Rotterdam stayed warm and…

During this year’s conference, the IFLA Hubs kicked off for the first time. It’s a newly introduced hybrid concept that…

During the Closing Session on 24 August, IFLA President Barbara Lison and Chair of the IFLA Professional Council, Te Paea…

Highlights from Day Three of IFLA WLIC 2023 Global Emerging Leaders Delivering Development: A Roadmap for Realising Libraries’ Potential What…

Along with some great impressions from the cultural evening at the Rotterdam Zoo, poster sessions, and videos featuring delegates, our…

Day one of IFLA WLIC 2023 welcomed over 3000 delegates from over 100 countries to Rotterdam, The Netherlands, setting an…

This year’s best new public library is the Biblioteca Gabriel García Márquez! Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 21 August 2023 The Biblioteca…

Join us for the Exhibition Opening Party on Monday at 21 August at 16:00 – 18:00! Catch up with colleagues…

Best IFLA Poster 2023 At the congress, a jury will review all posters and select the Best IFLA Poster 2023 …

Join us for a fantastic event at Rotterdam Central Station! #WLIC2023 participants, Dutch librarians, and library allies are invited to…

The August 2023 IFLA Newsletter is out and focuses on Networks. Perfect fit for WLIC 2023! The start of the…

What’s your #WLICWOW moment? Make it personal and win your registration for the next congress! We’re looking for the most…

Don’t miss out on these key sessions during WLIC 2023! Combining fun activities, and reflecting on future strategic plans and…

The IFLA WLIC 2023 conference app is a conference must-have! Download the #WLIC2023 app and get the full conference programme,…

Attention delegates: charge your smart devices, and prepare your favourite earphones for the congress— we’re bringing live AI interpretation to…

Registered online attendees can look forward to a new feature we’re launching this year via the Hubs sessions. We’ve planned…

Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands will be delivering the keynote address at the 88th edition of the…

The last day of the Congress offers opportunities to visit Dutch and Belgian libraries with the Day-long or Half-day tours…

Children in the Netherlands start learning English in primary school. That’s why most Dutch people are sufficiently comfortable speaking English…

How will you travel to the Convention Centre? The easiest way of course is to take a taxi from your…

In case you’re missing the conference in Rotterdam this year, you’ll be happy to know that we’re making three key…

This year, WLIC is introducing a new peer-learning experience to all conference attendees, whether virtually or on-site, via Braindate. Our…

Attention delegates: you’re invited to an evening of strolling across the butterfly paradise of Amazonica, cruising surrounded by sea creatures…

This year, we are delighted to introduce a brand new concept to our conference’s outline by opening our doors to…

Ready, Set, Go! Join us in the WLIC 2023 Carbon Footprint Challenge. 👣 All of our on-site participants are invited…

Are you ready to take a step closer to the virtual IFLA WLIC 2023? Our digital portal is now live,…

Are you attending WLIC 2023 in Rotterdam this August? Then bring a book to donate to Ukraine. 🇺🇦   About Books…

Eager to enjoy Rotterdam’s exhilarating skyline, and get your congress day off to a sportive start at the same time?…

Next month, it’s finally time for IFLA WLIC 2023 to welcome library and information professionals from all over the world…

With our 2023 hybrid, accessible, and tailored approach, from Rotterdam to the rest of the world, our virtual participants can…

If you travel to the Netherlands, you may need a visa. Whether you need a visa, and which visa, depends…

In addition to the stimulating programme in Rotterdam, IFLA WLIC 2023 offers the opportunity to soak up some inspiration in…

How two early career librarians met in a hostel and grew a professional support system By Niamh O’Brien and Veronica…

As part of the IFLA WLIC 2023, colleagues from the Dutch library world will share their knowledge with participants from…

Visit the world’s treasure! On 18 May, the Erasmus heritage collection was added to the international UNESCO Memory of the…

💫 Are you ready for the sensational posters exhibition in Rotterdam? We can’t wait to stroll down the Exhibition hall…

The May 2023 IFLA Newsletter is out and focuses on Cultural Diversity. There’s a clear link between the richness and…

Need a reason to join us in Rotterdam this August for IFLA WLIC 2023? With almost 200 sessions planned, and…

In 2023, IFLA is offering WLIC attendance grants to emerging leaders. These grants aim to empower and motivate young professionals…

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The April 2023 IFLA Newsletter is out and focuses on Open Access and Culture. Dig in to find out more…

After our first full virtual conference in 2021 and an in-person comeback in 2022 (with minimal hybrid parts), our next…

Are you visiting the WLIC 2023 congress in Rotterdam? Or haven’t decided yet? From 21 to 25 August you can…

Want to share your work and findings with an international audience? Calls for papers for open sessions and satellite meetings…

This year we are bringing you live streaming, real-time online chat, voting for posters and many more interactive features! To…

The March 2023 IFLA Newsletter focuses on regional issues. Dig in to find out more about how the global LIS…

To learn and listen, inspire and be inspired, to enjoy excursions and being together, to explore Rotterdam and network with…

Don’t miss out on your chance to get a free IFLA WLIC 2023 goodie bag! Simply register now and be…

Satellite meetings are a great way to gain and share in-depth expertise with peers from around the globe. There are…

Now available: IFLA February 2023 Newsletter The theme of the February 2023 IFLA Newsletter is partnerships. Read on to find…

IFLA/Systematic Public Library of the Year Award 2023 Applications for Public Library of the Year Award 2023 open on 21…

What is typically Dutch?  When visiting another country, it’s good to know one or two things about the local customs.…

IFLA Green Library Award Generously sponsored by De Gruyter Publishing, the IFLA Green Library Award is given to libraries and…

Applications for the 2023 Alan Hopkinson Award are now open ! Apply by: 19 March. More information http://bit.ly/3xqaFud

Did you know? If your national library association or institution is an IFLA Member, you can receive a discount on…

Keen to receive free congress registration and network with fellow librarians from around the globe? Join our team of volunteers…

The IFLA January 2023 Newsletter is just out: dive into the latest news on innovation, AI, PAC Centres, #WLIC2023, upcoming…

Unique library in Rotterdam Zuid with a specific focus on young people On 16 September 2020, Queen Máxima opened the…

Are you involved in an interesting project, new service, or application of technology? Would you like to share and network…

Welcome to the December 2022 edition of the IFLA Newsletter. It’s been an exciting month in our preparations for the…

Have you always wanted to visit the amazing libraries in The Netherlands and Belgium? Book your library tour now! Check…

The Delegate Experience: 5 Ways to be a Rotterdammer Want to know more about Rotterdam? Did you know that Rotterdam’s…

Call for volunteers for #WLIC2023 in Rotterdam is out now: free registration to attend the Congress and an opportunity to…

Preparations for the World Library and Information Congress (21 – 25 August 2023) in Rotterdam, The Netherlands are underway. To…

Welcome to the November 2022 edition of the IFLA Newsletter. It’s been an exciting month in our preparations for the…

From a tall building in The Hague where IFLA’s offices are, you can see Rotterdam with your bare eyes. We’re…

Rotterdam is a City of Dreamers and Doers Catherine Kalamidas, Rotterdam Partners Convention Bureau From its beginnings, in the place…

Register now! We’re excited to announce that Early Bird registration for the 88th edition of the World Library and Information…