Presently International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is having ongoing advisory committees as follows:

A. Committee on Standards

B. Committee on Public Libraries

C. Committee on Cultural Heritage

D. Committee on Copyright and other Legal Matters

E. Committee on Open Science and Scholarship

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

The Correct answer is A, C, D and E only

Key Points

IFLA Advisory Committees:

• Advisory Committee on Standards (CoS):
  • Focuses on the development and maintenance of professional standards and guidelines for global information professionals.
  • CoS works with IFLA Sections and liaises with external bodies like ISO and CEN.
  • It manages technical standards like ISBD, UNIMARC, and METATEC.
  • CoS comprises 10 members, including ex officio members from technical review groups.
• Advisory Committee on Copyright and Legal Matters (CLM):
  • Focuses on issues related to copyright laws, licensing, and subscription agreements.
  • It also promotes open access and advocates for copyright reform at global forums like WIPO.
  • CLM consists of 10 members and expert advisors.
• Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Expression (FAIFE):
  • ​Promotes intellectual freedom and supports libraries as gateways to knowledge.
  • FAIFE works on intellectual freedom advocacy, raising awareness, and collaborating with global bodies to defend freedom of expression.
  • It comprises 10 members and expert advisors.
• Advisory Committee on Cultural Heritage (CCH):
  • ​Coordinates IFLA's work on cultural heritage, including preservation and conservation.
  • CCH guides IFLA’s responses to cultural heritage challenges and emergencies, and works to integrate cultural heritage into IFLA’s strategic initiatives.
  • The committee includes 10 members, with ex officio representatives from cultural heritage units.
• Advisory Committee on Open Science and Scholarship (OSS):
  • Focuses on IFLA’s engagement with Open Science, Open Access, and related issues.
  • OSS advises the Governing Board on strategic directions for IFLA’s open science activities and collaborates with various IFLA units.
  • The committee is responsible for implementing IFLA’s Open Access policy and advancing scholarship initiatives.