Shaping the Future of Information: IIFS 2024 Day 2 Recap
Prodip Roy- Brisbane, Australia
The second day of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Information Futures Summit (IIFS) 2024 kicked off with a captivating virtual conversation between Carla Hayden, 14th U.S. Librarian of Congress, and Kate Zwaard, Director of Digital Strategy at the Library of Congress. They joined live from Washington D.C., and shared insights on the future of information from the perspective of the world’s largest library.
Hayden and Zwaard discussed their strategic plans to stay ahead of the curve, emphasising innovation, community engagement, and leadership. They highlighted the importance of collaboration, digital transformation, and adapting to emerging technologies.