UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Associate Dean Lisa German has been elected to the Knowledge Management Section Standing Committee of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutes (IFLA), serving 2015-19. German, associate dean for collections information and access services within the University Libraries at Penn State, will begin her term this August, representing Penn State at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. At the 81st IFLA General Conference and Assembly, the congress will address “Dynamic Libraries: Access, Development and Transformation.”
German noted, “This is an exciting opportunity to bring Penn State into the conversation on global initiatives affecting libraries and the information profession.”
The IFLA is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. Founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1927, at an international conference, IFLA currently has 1,500 members in 150 countries. It is an independent, international, non-governmental, nonprofit organization that aims to promote high standards of provision and delivery of library and information services, encourage widespread understanding of the value of good library and information services, and represent the interests of members throughout the world. More information is available at http://www.ifla.org/about/more.
Dean of University Libraries Barbara I. Dewey said, “I envision Penn State Libraries as a leader in global initiatives and partnerships around the world. German’s representation in IFLA will share our initiatives as well as bring new ideas to Penn State.”
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