IFLA Russian Language Centre at the RSL
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession. IFLA currently has seven official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish. The business language of IFLA is English. IFLA now has more than 1400 members in over 140 countries of the world.
IFLA aims to promote high standards of provision and delivery of library and information services, encourage widespread understanding of the value of good library & information services and represent the interests of our members throughout the world.
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession. An IFLA Member Badge will be provided each year for use by active Members and Affiliates.
IFLA Russian Language Centre at the Russian State Library
In May 2007, the Russian State Library received the status of IFLA Russian Language Centre and became the permanent representative of IFLA Headquarters for the Russian speaking professional library community. The IFLA Russian Language Centre provides the Russian-speaking library professionals with an access to the wide range of international materials in the field of library and information science.
Among the priorities of the Centre are contribution to more effective communication within the relevant language communities and with the IFLA bodies involved, raising awareness about IFLA, its aims, principles and core values; translation of key IFLA documents, papers delivered at the World Library and Information Congress, press-releases and strategic statements.
IFLA’s official documents
translated by the IFLA Russian Language Centre
Policies and Procedures
- IFLA Statutes, revised, 2008
- Explanatory Notes to the Proposed Revised Statutes of IFLA (2008)
- IFLA Statutes (2007)
- IFLA’s Language Policy (2007)
- IFLA Professional Structure (January 2018)
IFLA Strategic Plans
- IFLA Strategic Plan 2016–2021 (English)
- IFLA Strategic Plan 2010–2015 (English)
- IFLA Strategic Plan 2006–2009 (English)
IFLA Annual Reports
Guidelines and Recommendations for Libraries
- Preserving Cultural Heritage — an IFLA Guide (2017)
- Principles on Public Access in Libraries (2016)
- IFLA Code of Ethics for Librarians and other Information Workers (full version) (2012)
- Guidelines for Libraries of Government Departments (2008)
- Government Libraries Section and the Government Information and Official Publications Section
- Edited by Nancy Bolt and Suzanne Burge
- Guidelines for library services to prisoners (2005)
- Guidelines for Exhibition Loans (2005)
- Digital Reference Guidelines (2002)
IFLA Guidelines translated by other Russian institutions
- Guidelines for Children’s Library Services (2005)
- Guidelines for Audiovisual and Multimedia materials in libraries and other institutions (2004)
Statements, Manifestos
- IFLA Statement on the Right to be Forgotten (2016)
- Background: The Right to be Forgotten in National and Regional Contexts
- IFLA Statement on Net Neutrality and Zero-rating (2016)
- The IFLA Position on Public Lending Right (2016)
- Lyon Declaration on Access to Information and Development (2014)
- Statement of International Cataloguing Principles: Invitation to worldwide review (2008)
IFLA Papers translated by other organizations and institutions
IFLA Statements and Press Releases
- Results of the nominations received for the position of IFLA President-elect 2017 – 2019
- IFLA appoints Mr Gerald Leitner as new IFLA Secretary General (2016)
- Results of election of IFLA Governing Board 2017–2019
- New Secretary General of IFLA: Jennefer Nicholson (Archive: 2008)
IFLA Projects
Global Vision (2017)
- Global Vision online voting extended until 16 October
- Have you voted? The IFLA Global Vision discussion needs you!
- Option for the GV Public Voting (Russian)
Library Map of the World
- Now online: IFLA Library Map of the World — an advocacy tool for all!
- Data Submission Survey 2017 (Russian)
- Library Map of the World — Definitions
- Access and Opportunity for All: How Libraries contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda (2016)
- 17 Sustainable Development Goals
- Insights from the IFLA Trend Report (2013)
IFLA BibLibre International Library Marketing Award
- Launched by IFLA Management and Marketing Section (34) in 2002
IFLA International Marketing Award Winners — Press Releases
- 2017 — IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
- 2016 — IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
- 2015 — The competition was not held in 2015
- 2014 — IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
- 2013 — IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
- 2012 — IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
- 2011 — IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
- 2010 — IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
- 2009 — IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
- 2008 — IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
- 2007 — IFLA International Marketing Award Winners Announced
IFLA International Marketing Award — Calls for Applications:
- Call for Applications for the 2018 IFLA — BibLibre International Library Marketing Award
- Call for Applications for the 2017 IFLA — BibLibre International Library Marketing Award (Russian)
- Call for Applications for the 2016 IFLA — Biblibre International Library Marketing Award
- 2015 — The competition wasn’t held in 2015
- Call for Applications for the 2014 IFLA — International Library Marketing Award (Russian)
- Call for Applications for the 2013 IFLA — International Library Marketing Award (Russian)
- Call for Applications for the 2012 IFLA — International Library Marketing Award
- Call for Applications for the 2011 IFLA — International Library Marketing Award
- Call for Applications for the 2010 IFLA — International Library Marketing Award
- Call for Applications for the 2009 IFLA — International Library Marketing Award (Russian)
- Call for Applications for the 2008 IFLA — International Library Marketing Award (Russian)
Useful Links
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Marketing Glossary
some terms and definitions used in the application form
CIS Caucus
- August 19, 2017, Wrocław, Poland — IFLA World Library and Information Congress: 83rd IFLA General Conference and Assembly, 19–25 August 2017, Wrocław, Poland
- CIS Caucus. Agenda (Russian)
- CIS Library Professionals in IFLA Sections and Units 2017 (Russian)
- WLIC 2017 Important Events and Highlights (Russian)
- CIS Representatives at WLIC 2017 (Russian)
News of IFLA Russian Language Centre at the Russian State Library
IFLA’s “Global Vision” project
On July 14, 2017 the first Russian regional self-organized meeting within IFLA’s “Global Vision” project was held to discuss how libraries can tackle the challenges of the future, opportunities and risks.
Visit of Ms. Donna Scheeder to the Russian State Library
On April, 19 the Russian State Library welcomed Ms. Donna Scheeder, current IFLA President, who had arrived to Russia with a professional visit, organized at the initiative of the Margarita Rudomino All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature. The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) comprises libraries, national library organizations, and information services.
