IFLA Europe Regional Division Committee

01/06/2026

💡We are delighted to announce that the IFLA EURDC LinkedIn page is now active, too: https://www.linkedin.com/company/117124845/admin/dashboard/
Please follow the page and help us spread the word through your networks. 🥰😊

21/05/2026

🎯 Multicultural Café, June 9, 2026 – Stereotypes about Librarianship

🔗 Register and come share your stories! https://tinyurl.com/MulticulturalCafe08

https://www.ifla.org/news/multicultural-cafe-june-9-2026-stereotypes-about-librarianship/

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Multicultural Cafe. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

26/04/2026

Gratitude, collaboration, and shared impact across Europe

A heartfelt thank you to our Czech colleagues and all participants who made the EBLIDA 2026 Conference in Prague such a memorable and record-breaking event.

The strong engagement once again highlighted how essential collaboration is in strengthening the voice of libraries across Europe. The partnership between ERDC and continues to be particularly important in advancing shared goals and representing the interests of our sector at the European level.

We now look ahead to Zagreb 🇭🇷 next year.

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The 34th EBLIDA Annual Council and Conference will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, during Week 17 - The National Library Week for Sustainable Change and Development, deliberately aligning with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reinforcing the conference theme.

26/04/2026

European national libraries shaping the future together

The CENL Annual General Meeting 2026 in Luxembourg will bring together Europe’s national libraries to reflect on their role as custodians of cultural memory in a rapidly changing world.

From AI and multilingualism to collaboration and heritage preservation, this year’s programme highlights how cooperation strengthens Europe’s cultural resilience.

📅 14–16 June 2026 | Luxembourg
🔗 Learn more:

National libraries collect and preserve their nations‘ written, published, and recorded output, ensuring it remains accessible to all. As world-leading memory institutions, we believe Europe’s national libraries play a vital role in the intellectual, educational, cultural, social, and economic d...

26/04/2026

How are libraries adapting to the digital age? 🌐

A new report from the Libraries Boosting Connectivity (LBC) initiative highlights key trends and insights from across the global library field.

With a pilot platform soon providing open-access data and country comparisons, this is a valuable step towards stronger collaboration and informed development.

🔗 Learn more: https://tr.ee/Es6hru

A new report presents key findings from the 2024 Libraries Boosting Connectivity (LBC) initiative, which examines how are adapting to the digital landscape. 🌐📚

A pilot website will launch soon, offering open‑access country profiles and digital metrics to support global comparison and collaboration.

Learn more https://tr.ee/Es6hru

26/04/2026

Time to plan ahead! ⏰

Early Bird registration for ends in one month — don’t miss the opportunity to join the global library community at a reduced rate.

🔗 Secure your discount: https://tr.ee/9EaPSh

The clock is ticking! ⏰

Secure your spot now and save with early-bird pricing before it’s gone https://tr.ee/9EaPSh

26/04/2026

Last days to recognise excellence

There’s still time to nominate outstanding individuals who have made a significant impact on the global library field and .

Let’s celebrate those who shape our profession.

🗓️ Deadline: 30 April
🏆 Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/4baCAmm

Do you know an individual who has made a remarkable impact on or the global field?

Nominations are now open for IFLA’s Honours & Awards! 🏆✨

Submit your nomination here: bit.ly/4baCAmm

26/04/2026

A century of ideas shaping our profession

Join this upcoming webinar to explore the early history of the American in Paris and the foundations that contributed to the emergence of IFLA.

A unique opportunity to reflect on how our shared European and international heritage continues to shape the library field today.

🗓️ 27 April 2026 | 3:00 p.m. CET
🔗 Register here: https://tr.ee/3WRRiO

On Thursday, 27 April 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CET, you are invited to explore the first decade of the history of the American Library in Paris, as well as a discussion on the factors that formed the Lib…

26/04/2026

Why do libraries matter for Europe and the whole world?

Because they safeguard access to knowledge, strengthen democratic values, and connect diverse cultures across the continent.

On , let’s recognise the vital role libraries play in building an informed, inclusive and resilient Europe.

📖 Explore more:
https://courier.unesco.org/en/articles/libraries-unfolded

26/04/2026

Knowledge at the heart of sustainable futures

We are pleased to share this important upcoming side event of the United Nations 2026, focusing on the role of knowledge in shaping future frameworks.

This timely discussion brings together diverse perspectives to explore how knowledge systems – including libraries – can contribute to global challenges and policy thinking.

📅 7 May 2026 | 12:30–13:45 UTC
🔗 Learn more & register: https://tr.ee/mH0HOO

Towards a knowledge goal?

In the context of the United Nations 2026, we are happy to invite you to a side event focused on bringing together and crossing perspectives on the place of knowledge in the future framework.

Hear how different key stakeholders see the landscape, and explore with us what an agenda for knowledge could look like!

7 May 2026, 12:30-13:45 UTC

Find out more and register: https://tr.ee/mH0HOO