EIBF unveils Charter on Artificial Intelligence
Today, on the UN International Media and Information Literacy Day, the European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) is proud to release its Charter on Artificial Intelligence, outlining our vision and guiding principles for the responsible and ethical use of AI in the bookselling
EIBF at the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse and Bookselling in Times of War
Another year, another Frankfurter Buchmesse!
Belonging matters - EIBF joins call to action for the publishing and book sector
Today, leading voices from international organizations across the publishing and book sector come together to launch the statement “Belonging Matters — For Our Sector, Our Societies, and the Stories We Share.”
Banned Books Week: Five Lessons About Book Censorship by Philomena Polefrone
Every year, Banned Books Week shines a spotlight on the harms of censorship and celebrates the freedom to read. While its roots are in the United States, the movement’s message resonates globally: restricting access to books restricts access to ideas.
Julie Belgrado to step down as EIBF Director
After more than ten years of dedicated service to the European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF), Julie Belgrado has informed the organisation of her decision to step down from her role as Director to become the Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of European Screen Directors
Why International Standards Matter: EIBF at the International ISBN Agency’s Annual General Meeting
The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) plays an active role in shaping the future of international book standards through its Ex-officio seat on the Board of the International ISBN Agency (IIA).
Bookselling as resistance – EIBF attends BRN conference in Munster
Last week, EIBF Policy Officer, Tora Åsling, attended and contributed to the programme of the Bookselling as Resistance conference, hosted by the Booksellers Research Network (BRN) at the University of Münster, Germany 10–12 September.
Impressions of a RISE Exchange Programme Alumni
George Sorin Pop, from Romania’s largest bookshop chain Cărturești, travelled to Slovakia to visit Knihy Brezno, a small independent bookshop in the town of Brezno as part of the RISE booksellers exchange programme. Get inspired by his story and apply for the new round of bookseller exchanges… more
How EURead celebrated its 25th anniversary
Founded in 2000, EURead is a consortium of European reading promotion organisations who believe that reading is a prerequisite for full participation in today’s media-led and culturally diverse society. Last month, EIBF, who is a proud member of EURead since 2024, joined the EURead General Assembly… more