Nazarbayev University Library Hosts the 39th IFLAPARL Satellite Meeting

On 23–24 August 2025, the Nazarbayev University Library proudly hosted the 39th Satellite Meeting of the IFLA Library and Research Services for Parliaments Section (IFLAPARL) in Astana, Kazakhstan, as part of the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC 2025).

This large-scale international gathering brought together over 70 participants from 30 countries, including parliamentary librarians, researchers, and information professionals from both Kazakhstan and abroad. Delegates represented parliaments and institutions from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Greece, Angola, Belgium, Luxembourg, Kazakhstan, South Korea and many other nations, making the event a truly global platform for collaboration.

The overarching theme, “Fostering Collaboration and Innovation in Parliamentary Libraries and Research Services: Building Skills for a Connected Future”, emphasized the critical role libraries play in supporting democratic governance, informed policymaking, and global knowledge exchange. The program featured plenary sessions, discussions on pressing topics, workshops, and presentations. Participants also joined informal networking opportunities and cultural activities.

Key themes highlighted during the meeting included:

• The role of libraries in supporting parliamentary research and decision-making
• Strengthening professional networks and sharing expertise within the global library community
• Integrating new technologies and digital services, including Artificial Intelligence for information analysis and enhancing library efficiency

The event reaffirmed the importance of libraries as centers of expertise, collaboration, and innovation. Its international scale also underscored Nazarbayev University’s role as a hub for dialogue and cooperation within the global library community.