American Libraries

The 2008 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) world congress was held August 10-14 in Québec, Canada, a city celebrating its 400th anniversary. As this video illustrates, library professionals celebrated as well, taking in various cultural events (including a rendition of "My Heart Will Go On," the Titanic theme song, played on a saw), honoring Ismail Serägeldin of Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt, presenting the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's 2008 Access to Learning Award, and applauding the announcement of the 2011 IFLA location. Transcript (Opens in new tab or window).