A view from the floor: Participating in the 2009 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Conference

摘要

Purpose - The paper aims to present a short explanation of the complexity of the IFLA organizationrnand specifically a descriptive account of the 2009 IFLA Congress held in Milan, Italy, 23-27 August.rnDesign/methodology/approach - The paper offers the viewpoint of an attendee with some IFLArnexperience. The author is an IFLA activist and there is mention of the work of one specific StandingrnCommittee, as well as the more general aspects of the major international conference for Library andrnInformation Professionals.rnFindings - The paper is intended to be a personal summary that would be of interest to anyonernconsidering attending IFLA. There is an emphasis on the outstanding opportunities for continuingrnprofessional development and networking.rnOriginality/value - Whilst there are no practical or intellectual implications stemming from thisrnpaper, it provides a report of a major annual international conference of value to internationalrninformation and library professionals.