To be eligible for the award, the library must be either newly built, have added a mayor extension to an existing library building or be established in buildings, that have previously been used for non-library purposes.

Please note:

All applications must be written in English
The jury selects up to five shortlists to be considered for the Award
The award ceremony will be presented Monday 10. October 2024 during the IFLA Midterm Conference: Libraries and Democracy, Barcelona, Spain. We expect shortlists to participate in the award ceremony.
All applications and photos become the property of IFLA and Baker & Taylor and may be used for marketing purposes. But only in relation to the Public Library of the Year Award and with credits to the photographer, if they are given.
The nominees will be mentioned by name on IFLA and Baker & Taylors websites and through SoMe posts and possible described further. The winning library will be described in details.