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The IFLA Repository was established to collect and disseminate works by the global IFLA community. Here you can explore IFLA Standards, key publications, core documents and much more. Items in the repository are integrated with our main website, IFLA.org, as “Resources” and displayed in a separate Resources page of the website, as well as in relevant unit or topic pages.

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Songshan Lake Library: Transforming Community Spaces through Ecological Art and Immersive Reading
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-26) Guo, Yiruo; Zhao, Minhui; Feng, Ling; Xian, Junyi
Songshan Lake Library transcends traditional library boundaries by integrating nature, reading, art, and community life under the principles of ecological civilization and sustainable development, creating an open green cultural ecosystem where people, knowledge, and communities grow together. Green Space: Transforming urban landscapes into spaces where reading, art, and nature coexist.Through the ecological art project“Biome Verse,”the library transforms urban landscapes into cultural spaces, using 100% natural light and existing lighting systems, with 98% of exhibition materials reused or recycled. The project attracted 80,000+ participants and presented 230+ community artworks. Green Knowledge: Connecting ecological awareness with Chinese cultural heritage.The library combines digital reading, environmental education, and cultural preservation. Digital books account for approximately 40% of borrowing, with annual environmental benefits equivalent to protecting about 200 trees. Programs featuring Chinese character culture and ancient texts integrate ecological knowledge into public education. Green Community: Enabling every resident to become part of a cultural ecosystem.Through a Library-School-Enterprise-Community partnership, the library collaborates with 10+ organizations and supports reading stations, community services, and micro-libraries, embedding reading into everyday community life.
Innovation Across Borders: Using Technologies to Engage Students in Academic Libraries
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-26) Ball, Erica; Webb, Kirra
Academic librarians are frequently required to teach digital and information literacy (DIL) in compressed, one‑shot sessions. These sessions present well‑documented challenges, including significant time constraints that can limit opportunities for sustained student engagement and meaningful skill development. Using technology and active learning strategies in these sessions can allow students to be more collaborative and engaged with others, which supports a deeper understanding of content. This poster presents a cross‑institutional examination showing how empowering students through active learning technology improves confidence and skill retention. Two academic libraries, based in the US and Australia, employ strategies that emphasize student participation, authentic practice, and metacognitive reflection despite differing institutional contexts. The interactive component of the poster demonstrates how digital tools can be used to teach DIL. Sessions include warmup activities, guided group tasks, micro‑reflection prompts, and opportunities to practice research skills rather than passively watch demonstrations. This approach has been well-received by students as reflected in their positive feedback. This collaboration highlights parallel techniques, shared pedagogical values, and the impact of intentional design. It illustrates how interactive, multimodal instruction can be both effective and adaptable across institutions. Offering practical approaches for librarians seeking to enhance their teaching practice through technology-enabled active learning.
From Information Literacy to Democratic Competencies: A Collaborative School Library Model for Democratic Education
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-26) Lee, Choonmyeong
This poster presents a case from Posung High School in Seoul, Republic of Korea, demonstrating how the integration of information literacy and debate-based learning expanded the school library’s role as a core learning space for cultivating democratic competencies. In this model, the teacher librarian and subject teachers collaboratively designed project-based learning activities that connected curricular and extracurricular learning around the theme of a sustainable society. Students explored and evaluated reliable information on social issues, such as vegetarian school meals and youth political participation, and participated in structured debates in which they argued both sides. Through this process, they practiced democratic consensus-building and developed the capacity to propose constructive solutions. The project expanded beyond one school into an inter-school forum involving four local high schools, thereby creating a community-based public debate platform. This case demonstrates how school libraries can function as transformative platforms connecting learning with society. By fostering information literacy, critical thinking, and collaborative communication, they promote students’ civic engagement and support their development as informed and responsible democratic citizens.
The Library as Launchpad: Transforming Student Lives through Open Learning Infrastructure and Co-Creation
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-26) Oberlander, Cyril
What happens when an academic library becomes more than a place to access information? Cal Poly Humboldt Library has reimagined itself as an Open Learning Lab: a launchpad where students publish, prototype, experiment, and build career-ready portfolios through authentic curricular and co-curricular work. This poster presents a scalable framework for libraries seeking to transform student learning, institutional culture, and community impact. Through faculty partnerships, prototyping challenges, paid internships, and an Innovation Hub, students move ideas from classroom assignments to open-source tools and public-facing projects. Examples include the world’s first 3D Digital Herbarium, immersive theatre, an augmented reality sandbox, an earthquake table, a wind tunnel, and customized AI. The Press at Cal Poly Humboldt extends this model by giving every student the opportunity to publish before graduation; more than 5,000 student-authored works turn coursework into visible scholarship, professional evidence, and meaningful public contributions. The poster reframes library infrastructure as a platform for agency, co-creation, and high-impact learning rather than simply buildings, collections, or services. Attendees will gain practical strategies for integrating project-based learning, open publishing, student employment, and community engagement into an adaptable ecosystem that libraries of varied sizes and contexts can use to power meaningful transformation worldwide.
Newsletter: Government Information and Official Publications Section, October 2026
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-20) IFLA Government Information and Official Publications Section Standing Committee; Trad, Caline
The October 2026 issue of the IFLA Government Information and Official Publications Section (GIOPS) Newsletter is now available. GIOPS activities at the IFLA WLIC 2026 in Busan, the role of libraries and cultural institutions in times of crisis in Lebanon, and information integrity and trustworthy government publications in the era of artificial intelligence are covered in this issue. Readers will also find news about WLIC 2027 in London and WLIC 2028 in Brasília, as well as on community initiatives on official publications, knowledge sharing and professional collaboration. In this issue, you can read about: • IFLA WLIC 2026 in Busan: GIOPS in Action — Carryl Allardice OBE, President of CILIP, shares her experience representing GIOPS at WLIC 2026, with a focus on discussions about the future skills information professionals will need in an AI-driven and rapidly changing information landscape. • From North to South: Lebanon Rising from the Ashes — Caline Trad shares a personal reflection on resilience, cultural heritage, education and the spirit of Lebanon in the face of conflict and recovery. • From Beirut to Byblos: LAU Libraries as a Beacon of Hope — Caline Trad and Dr. Jordan Srour talk about how LAU Libraries helped students and faculty in time of crisis, providing access, stability, and continuity. • Information Integrity in an Age of AI: Brazil’s Approach to Trustworthy Government Publications — Carla Maria Martellote Viola outlines the opportunities that AI presents for governments and the role of information professionals in maintaining trust in government information.