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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....