IFLA Global Vision Report Summary – Top 10 Highlights and Opportunities
Source: https://www.ifla.org/global-vision-report-summary/
From the ‘Global Vision’ discussion it has become evident that libraries are
- Dedicated to providing equal and free access to information and knowledge
- Deeply committed to core roles in supporting literacy, learning and reading
- Focused on our communities
- Embracing digital innovation
- Strong advocates for libraries at national and regional leader level
- Aware that funding is our biggest challenge
- Eager to work more collaboratively and develop strong partnerships
- Desiring to be less bureaucratic and resistant to change
- Proud to be guardians of the memory of the world
- Attracting young professionals deeply committed and eager to lead.
As the “guardians of the memory of the world” libraries remain a prime source of high-quality information.
According to their top-10 opportunities libraries need
- To be champions of intellectual freedom
- To update their traditional roles in the digital age
- To understand community needs better and design services for impact
- To keep up with ongoing technological changes
- More and better advocates at all levels
- To ensure stakeholders understand our value and impact
- To develop a spirit of collaboration
- To challenge current structures and behaviours
- To maximise access to the world’s documentary heritage
- To give young professionals effective opportunities to learn, develop and lead.