Libraries and society: IFLA World Library and Information Congress - 82nd IFLA General Conference and Assembly take place in USA

IFLA World Library and Information Congress - 82nd IFLA General Conference and Assembly take place 13–19 August 2016, in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America.

The IFLA World Library and Information Congress is the international flagship professional and trade event for the library and information services sector.

It brings together over 3,500 participants from more than 120 countries. It sets the international agenda for the profession and offers opportunities for networking and professional development to all delegates.

It is an opportunity for the host country to showcase the status of libraries and information science in their country and region as well as to have their professionals experience international librarianship and international relations in a unique way.

The congress also offers an international trade exhibition with over 80 exhibitors.