Congress theme: "Libraries Now! - Inspiring, Surprising, Empowering"

IFLA Express 2012 - Follow the Congress as it Happens!

Information en français

Delegate numbers

In total, approximately 4100 people passed through the doors of the World Library and Information Congress 2012 in Helsinki, Finland.

Total number of countries represented 114
Total Full time delegates 2486
Day registrations 1113
Accompanying persons 99
Volunteers 271
First timers 1378
Grantees 13
Exhibition space 946.5m2 (946.5sqm) confirmed

Congress Information

The World Library and Information Congress 2012, 78th IFLA General Conference and Assembly, will take place at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre in Helsinki, Finland.

Final Joining Instructions

Summary of information about registration, accommodation, transportation, simultaneous interpretation, currency, etc.  The joining instructions will assist with your planning and arrival in Helsinki.

Final version added on 6 July 2012: [PDF]

WLIC 2012 Final Announcement

Much of the content on the WLIC 2012 website is available in the Final Announcement:

New information and updates regarding the 78th IFLA General Conference and Assembly are being added frequently, so come back often!

(Hash) Tags, Tweets & Posts

  • #wlic2012 for Tweets, and
  • wlic2012 in other social media.

 Find us on twitter! Find us on facebook!