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Bridging the Digital Divide: The Role of Academic Libraries in Empowering NEET Youth Through Information Literacy
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-07-19) Chizwina, Sabelo; Mashiyane, Dina
With the developments and introduction of various technological tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), the ability and skills to locate, access, and evaluate information for meeting various needs has become increasingly pertinent. However, in South Africa, many young people lack appropriate information literacy skills, which can restrict their capacity to meet daily information needs and make informed decisions. The focus of this study is the North-West University (NWU). This study was part of a Science Shop Project conducted at the NWU under the umbrella study titled “Re-imagining community education post COVID 19: Mobilizing unemployed youth as community assets to reduce the educational divide in a South African township. The NWU Library and Information Service (NWU LIS) participated as a collaborative stakeholder in the project as part of contributing to Goal 3: Integrate and align community engagement with teaching-learning and research to develop a culture of active citizenship of the university strategic plan, and also the aligned NWU LIS strategic priority of Engage and Position, which aims to promote the library as a changemaker in bridging social disparities within communities. It aimed to capacitate NEET youth at two community centres in information and digital literacy and then the youth were expected to be “Information Literacy” Ambassadors in their communities. This study aimed to explore the impact of an information and digital training programme specifically designed for NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) youth in the Khuma (Stilfontein) township of South Africa. Topics taught included fake news, searching for study and employment opportunities, climate change and misinformation. A Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach was implemented, using a focus group to gather data. The results showed that the information literacy (IL) intervention enhanced participants' awareness and understanding of searching skills and ethical considerations surrounding information, such as fake news, climate change, misinformation, and plagiarism. Academic libraries must collaborate with community organizations and public libraries to develop targeted interventions for this user groups. Keywords: information literacy, NEET, South Africa, fake news, climate change
Newsletter: Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section, Volume 6, Number 1 June 2026
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-07-20) Pun, Priscilla; Mocatta, Antonia; Liu, Summer; Toril Moreno, Rosario; Deksene, Kristine
This is ENSULIB Newsletter, Volume 6, Number 1 June 2026. Since December 2021, ENSULIB has published its official newsletter (ISSN 2773-1243) twice a year. The Newsletter reviews ENSULIB’s activities and achievements and provides a platform for libraries of all kinds, from all over the world to present interesting stories, events or projects that follow a clear green and sustainable commitment.
IFLA Annual Report 2025
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-07-20) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
The IFLA Annual Report 2025 covers the results of the first full year of IFLA's 2024–2029 Strategy. It is structured around the Strategy's three Impact Areas and work to futureproof the Federation.
IFLA Guidelines for Green Libraries – Step-by-Step Implementation Manual
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-07-20) Hauke, Petra; IFLA Guidelines for Green Libraries Working Group, of the IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries (ENSULIB) Section
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) developed the IFLA Guidelines for Green Libraries to support libraries worldwide in advancing environmental, social, and economic sustainability. These guidelines recognise libraries as powerful community institutions that can lead by example, reduce their environmental footprint, and foster knowledge, inclusion, and resilience. This Step-by-Step Implementation Manual builds on the principles outlined in the Guidelines by offering a practical, step-by-step pathway for action. It translates strategic sustainability concepts into achievable measures that libraries of all types and sizes — public, academic, school, national, and special — can adapt to their local context.
Governance Structure Health Check Recommendations
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-07-18) McDonald, Vicki
The report is the result of the Working Group’s consideration of the inputs received, through surveys, townhall meetings and focus groups, and reflects the conclusions. We are grateful to all those who were so generous with their time and insights. The report contains a wide range of recommendations, focusing both on different aspects of IFLA’s governance structure and operations, as well as on different types and levels of units. At its April meeting, the Governing Board warmly welcomed the work of the Committee. It recognised that some recommendations could be implemented immediately without requiring changes to IFLA’s Statutes or Rules of Procedure, while others were more far-reaching. At its July 2026 meeting, the Governing Board took the decision to share those recommendations that do not require far-reaching changes with relevant units (in particular our Regional and Professional Councils) or IFLA’s Headquarters. They will then be able to reflect on how to implement them and share their suggestions for Board approval as appropriate. Those changes that would require amendments to the Rules of Procedure or Statutes will form part of the input to the various Sustainable Futures Journey reviews, currently underway under the leadership of the Governing Board. Not all recommendations will necessarily be implemented as they may no longer be relevant or may be modified to reflect the changes proposed by the wider reviews. With these approaches underway, the Governing Board thanks the members of the Working Group and is sharing the report with the IFLA membership.