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Connecting the Public with Korean American History and Library Collections through USC K-Trail
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-07) Kim, Chanyoung; Hong, Jungeun
Library collections preserve local history, but visitors may not know which records relate to the places around them. USC K-Trail uses a website and an AI chatbot to help visitors explore Korean American history through local places and library collections. The website brings together 12 places on and around the University of Southern California campus. Visitors can choose a stop on a map, read its history, explore a timeline and follow links to related records. English and Korean versions are available. The chatbot accepts questions about the selected place and offers suggested questions. It is instructed to answer from prepared material and acknowledge gaps in the evidence. A photo guestbook provides a space to record observations. This paper describes the implemented website and explains how its features connect places, historical accounts and library resources. The contribution is a practical example of how libraries can use AI and web technologies to give the public ways to explore collections through local history.
Welcoming Refugees as New Professionals: The Livr’Exil project
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-07) Colomb, Philippe
In France, the 2010s saw a growing number of migrants using libraries, and the profession responded with awareness raising efforts and dedicated services. However, migrants were always seen as users, never as potential professionals. A group of colleagues noticed that migrants in France are typically pushed into low-skilled jobs, regardless of their background, and created **Livr'Exil** to address this. The project supports migrants who worked in the book and information sector in their home countries - journalists, booksellers, librarians, writers—so they can find similar employment in France. Key obstacles included legal work restrictions, the civil-servant status of most librarians (reserved for EU citizens), the profession's France-centered culture, and employment agencies' assumption that library jobs were inaccessible to migrants. Livr'Exil built on the Association des bibliothécaires de France's certified training program, which is open to all nationalities and combines weekly classes with practical library work over one year, leading to a recognized professional qualification. The team also ran outreach to NGOs and library visits for candidates, and provided pedagogical support for non-native French speakers. Interestingly, hosting foreign trainees revealed how much "shared" professional knowledge actually assumes a French upbringing, prompting deeper reflection on librarians' professional identity.
Beyond Reaction: Shaping Legislative Agenda Through Proactive Research
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-07) Kim, Ryoung-hee
This lightning talk demonstrates how the National Assembly Library of Korea has expanded its legislative support system beyond a traditionally reactive and demand-driven model toward proactive policy research services. The talk introduces the Global Policy Briefs series, launched in 2020 by the Foreign Information Division. Published twice monthly, the reports proactively identify emerging international policy trends and comparative policy cases before they become formal legislative issues in Korea. The series has functioned as a "policy bridge" connecting global developments with domestic parliamentary deliberation and has frequently generated new legislative inquiries and policy discussions.
Form a research paper "Leveraging Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence to Enhance the Operational Efficiency of the Senate" to a practice
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-07) Pongput, Sangduen
A rapid technology transformation and the accelerating shift toward a digital era.The Senate and the Secretariat should have been anchored in accuracy, precision and transparency. In today's world, the digital revolution has profoundly reshaped the operations of organizations across every sector, including the government sector. Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful force multiplier, capable of processing vast volumes of data, delivering deep analytical insights, and generating trend forecasts that support better decision-making - ultimately raising the bar for operational quality, transparency, and public accountability. Last year, The Secretariat of The Senate had supported a research fund to a scholarly Chatchai W. et al to research in "Leveraging Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence to Enhance the Operational Efficiency of the Senate" which published in February 2026, the research report the problem and gap in many topics. From the paper, we plan to close the problems and gaps that shown in the paper as a pain point and develop by using a design thinking model to identify challenges through targeted AI-driven solutions. Thai Senate's approach offers trials for parliamentary institutions navigating AI adoption. This presentation contributes practical methods about how we can lead transformation -responsibly, transparently, and in service of democratic governance.
IFLA Volunteer Model Review: Survey Results
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-10-07) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Our survey of perceptions of IFLA’s current volunteer model received 475 responses from over 100 countries, covering all regions. It suggests a broadly positive experience, with the unique role of IFLA in making it possible to build networks and take action internationally a major draw. Nonetheless, there are differences in what people value according to their position, region and more. Among frustrations, the difficulty of getting onto committees is most significant, followed by worry about the cost of attending congresses and the perceived to speak English to engage. Once again, views are different, with existing committee members more worried about bureaucracy, workload and uneven engagement, while others think more about workload and recognition. Proposals for how to improve the model include a focus on making funding available, stronger communication about role expectations, recognition, and more flexibility, both in terms of the structure of committees in general and in individual volunteering opportunities.