IFLA 2005: 71st World Library and Information Congress

Abstract

Purpose

To share with readers the issues and coverage of a large international conference.

Design/methodology/approach

Conference report of the IFLA 2005 71st World Library and Information Congress held in Oslo, Norway August 14‐18, 2005.

Findings

Different sections in each of IFLA’s Divisions held numerous meetings and programs and some highlights are shared. A large vendor and trade exhibition was held. Library visits to different sites were held in greater Oslo. One of the main attractions was the reopening of the Norwegian National Library after a major renovation that took several years.

Originality/value

Will be of interest to library and information professionals.

Citation

Gelfand, J. (2005), "IFLA 2005: 71st World Library and Information Congress", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 22 No. 9, pp. 15-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050510640477