Visitors from more than 100 countries crowded the exhibit hall in search of information, wine, and snacks at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) conference in Cape Town during the opening reception on August 16. Some 65 companies, libraries, and organizations were available at the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) for consultation, including the American Library Association, where Past President Courtney Young, current President Sari Feldman, and Executive Director Keith Michael Fiels often turned up to greet attendees and share information.
Each of the nine provinces of South Africa had a booth, courtesy of the National Library, that showcased the public libraries in their region. The Free State Provincial Library Services, for example, provided brochures about their ebook service, offered through OverDrive, which lets users borrow up to six titles at a time.
