The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is an independent, international, non-governmental, not-for-profit, public-benefit organization that advances the interests of library and information associations, libraries and information services, librarians, and the communities they serve worldwide. Leaders at the IFLA serve two-year terms and help shape the future of global librarianship. The following University Library faculty and staff have been elected to leadership positions at the IFLA:
- Mandi Arlain – Social Science Libraries, Standing Committee
- Sara Benson* – North America Regional Division Committee
- Clara Chu – Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression & North America Regional Division Committee
- Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe – Governing Board
- Ruthann Mowry – Rare Books and Special Collections Section, Standing Committee
- Peggy Nzomo – Library Services for Multicultural Populations Section, Standing Committee
- Anna Oates Schlaack – Cataloging Section, Standing Committee
- William Schlaack – News Media Section, Standing Committee
“Our Library is a global leader, and this level of engagement is reflective of our importance and our commitment to global information equity,” said Claire Stewart, Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Dean of Libraries and University Librarian.
Congratulations to our faculty and staff on being recognized for their incredible leadership! We look forward to seeing the work they do as they drive the future of libraries worldwide.
*Benson also serves as the Head of the IFLA Delegation to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
