Library map of the world

Library Map of the World (LMW) is an open-access platform maintained by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). It provides global library data, insights into the library field, and inspiring stories. Search by country for national-level information or explore the SDG Stories and the Data Lab for deeper insights.

Library’s mentorship programme for girls ignites motivation to pursue a career in a STEAM sector

Canada

Goals: 4, 5, 8, 10, 17

Library’s mentorship programme for girls ignites motivation to pursue a career in a STEAM sector

The Girls in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), a community-based mentorship programme, implemented by the Markham...

Library’s makerspace operationalised Tech Bank to reduce health risks during COVID-19 pandemic

Türkiye

Goals: 3, 4, 17

Library’s makerspace operationalised Tech Bank to reduce health risks during COVID-19 pandemic

Makerspaces are collaborative workspaces inside an educational institution, library, or separate public/private facility in which...

Library Association’s volunteers help to increase access to reading and learning about sustainable development

Myanmar

Goals: 4, 17

Library Association’s volunteers help to increase access to reading and learning about sustainable development

In Myanmar, it is estimated that 4% of the country’s 53 million children have access...

Travelling Libraries increase conservation literacy and awareness in the Galapagos Islands

Ecuador

Goals: 4, 11, 13, 14, 15

Travelling Libraries increase conservation literacy and awareness in the Galapagos Islands

Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands are a National Park, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site and a...

Librarian Association focuses social responsibility programme on environmental improvement

Costa Rica

Goals: 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17

Librarian Association focuses social responsibility programme on environmental improvement

In July 2017, responding to the call of the 2030 Agenda, the Government of Costa...

School’s librarians and science teachers collaborate to improve children’s environmental literacy

Colombia

Goals: 4, 11, 12, 13

School’s librarians and science teachers collaborate to improve children’s environmental literacy

The Bilbao district public school library in Bogota, Colombia, joined together with the school’s science...

Library’s Garbage Hero educates children in eco-thinking and recycling

Ukraine

Goals: 4, 12, 13, 17

Library’s Garbage Hero educates children in eco-thinking and recycling

According to the NGO Ukraine without Garbage, about 10 million tons of garbage are shipped...

Library’s campaign improves sustainability and decreases resource consumption

Ireland

Goals: 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13

Library’s campaign improves sustainability and decreases resource consumption

In 2016, the University College Cork (UCC) Library launched its sustainability campaign, Love Our Library....