Preparing WLIC Open Session papers

• Proposed papers are to reflect the conference theme:  Uniting Knowledge; Building the Future
• Use the paper template provided to submit your paper and the WLIC PowerPoint template [forthcoming] to submit your presentation
• Use the Accessibility Checker provided in Microsoft Word prior to submitting your paper to the session organiser

Submitting your paper/presentation

• Complete the Author Permission form
• Submit your paper to the Session organiser by the requested deadline, so the committee has time to review prior to submission to the IFLA Repository. Early submission is encouraged.
• The WLIC session coordinator may request additional information from you, for the purposes of your introduction.

Presenting at WLIC 

We want to make WLIC a positive experience for all participants. If you have accessibility needs (for example, low vision or blindness, dyslexia, deafness, language, or other reading difficulties) please contact the Session Coordinator so we can work together to provide accommodation. 

Registering for WLIC 

• Speakers register to attend the Congress through the WLIC registration page on the WLIC 2025 website. 
• Speakers cover their own costs for attending the conference. Limited funds are available to cover day registration fees of speakers from disciplines outside of the library or other information professions. Contact your session coordinator for more information 
• Session coordinators can issue a special invitation letter for author(s)/presenter(s) of accepted papers, if needed. 
• IFLA cannot pay any travel or accommodation costs of attending the Congress, however, several Conference Participation Grants are available.