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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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“We Can Do Anything” — Gender-Empowering Media Literacy through Cross-Institutional Partnerships
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-14) Lösch, Ariane
Public libraries are powerful partners for smaller NGOs and educational professionals. But what makes a good match? This poster explores the opportunities and challenges for strategic partnerships across libraries and NGOs, highlighting how collaborations move libraries beyond their traditional role as providers of collections or venues to become active partners in innovative projects and advocates for digital agency for all. The best-practice projects presented here, demonstrate how media eduaction organizations, tech hubs and youth centers become active long-term partners in cross-institutional media education initiatives. The poster also examines interventions reducing the digital gender divide by emphasizing the importance of recognizing gender-related inequalities and biases in digital technologies, educational practices and participation opportunities. As society becomes increasingly digital, the need for non-commercial, low-threshold, community-rooted, trustworthy, creative space that lowers participation barriers for girls, rises. Democratic educational institutions like public libraries have the responsibility to address limited access to the digital world, structural barriers to STEM and digital participation for women and girls and publicly promote educational interventions regarding digital agency Let's explore what girls and young women need to confidently participate in projects, where coding, media production and technical competence are taught.
Beyond the Page: Transforming Readers into Digital Creators through AI
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-14) Kim, Woori; Bae, Siyoon
This poster presents the innovative initiatives of Jungseok Memorial Library at Inha University, showcasing how AI-powered reading engagement transforms university members and local marginalized groups from passive consumers into active digital creators. We redefine literacy as a multifaceted competency that merges critical reading with AI-driven content creation through three core initiatives: 1. Human-Centric AI Education: Expert-led lectures balancing technical skills with humanistic insight, consistently drawing over 100 participants per session. 2. "Booktuber" Video Contest: Empowering students to reinterpret reading experiences into creative multimedia narratives, expanding the digital reading archive through increased user-generated content. 3. AI-powered Multicultural Archive: Supporting marginalized groups, such as multicultural community members, to digitize and share their voices, enhancing social inclusivity and cultural diversity. These projects have fostered active participation, a significant expansion of user-generated multimedia content, and enhanced digital competency, demonstrating a shift in users’ roles from passive readers to confident digital creators. Unlike traditional programs, this model integrates AI, storytelling, and community engagement into a scalable and replicable framework. This poster demonstrates how academic libraries can reposition themselves as engines of digital creativity and inclusive innovation, offering a practical model that can be adapted across diverse library contexts in the age of AI.
Every Visit Tells a Story: Going Beyond Gate Counts on Library Census Day
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-14) Hook, Sheril; Coysh, Sarah
Our libraries are busy — but what do we know about who is walking through our doors, and how much time they spend with us? This question drove us to conduct a Census Day across all six York University library locations in 2025. Using a voluntary tap-in/tap-out tool linked to campus ID cards, we captured data for over 6,000 patrons across seventeen data points, including postal code, degree level, commute status, mother tongue, and age group. Notably, 94% of patrons were undergraduate students with an average stay of over 120 minutes. We share what we learned, what surprised us, and ideas for future assessment. Inspired by Dillalogue & Koehn (2020) and modelled after McGill Libraries, our goal was to capture 80% of daily traffic while maintaining patron anonymity. Census Day also served as a catalyst for our LibQUAL+ survey, yielding more responses than in previous years. We incorporated Census Day data into a Metabase dashboard to correlate usage patterns with data from other platforms for a richer analysis. Two factors were critical to our success: full library staff involvement and a partnership with the Office of Institutional Planning & Analysis, enabling access to over 200 data points within privacy constraints
Tracing Sarawakiana: Inspiring Knowledge, Transforming Lives Through Community-Centered Heritage Outreach
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-14) Julani, Nurfarathul Aqma Binti; Mastani, Nur Amanina Binti
Tracing Sarawakiana or Jejak Sarawakiana is a strategic community outreach programme initiated by the Sarawakiana Division of the Sarawak State Library, Sibu, to advance inclusive access to cultural heritage and local knowledge. Established in 2022, the programme extends heritage-based learning beyond library spaces into communities across Kapit, Mukah, and Sibu, ensuring broader access to cultural resources and information. Aligned with the IFLA theme “Transforming Lives,” the initiative positions libraries as catalysts for community empowerment by connecting people with Sarawak’s documentary heritage, Indigenous traditions, and collective memory. The programme integrates curated exhibitions, experiential workshops, heritage talks, and awareness activities that promote cultural preservation and public engagement. Workshops highlight traditional knowledge and craftsmanship from Iban, Melanau, and Orang Ulu communities, showcasing the diversity of Sarawak’s Indigenous cultural heritage while supporting the transmission of skills, values, and historical narratives across generations. Through interactive and community-centred approaches, participants actively engage with local heritage, encouraging meaningful learning experiences and cultural appreciation. By bringing heritage resources directly into community settings, Jejak Sarawakiana demonstrates how libraries contribute to cultural sustainability, lifelong learning, and social inclusion. The programme strengthens community identity, fosters intergenerational knowledge transfer, and exemplifies the transformative role of libraries in enriching lives and preserving heritage.
From Capability to Community Impact: Transforming University Libraries Leadership and Innovation Programme
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-14) Pu, Patrick
Aligning with "Transforming Lives: Libraries Change Lives" [1] Learning Objectives: >How experiential, team-based professional development can cultivate regional library leadership networks >Practical approaches to integrating AI, sustainable design, and immersive technologies into library programming >A scalable model for cross-institutional capacity building, enabling impact that impacts beyond individual institutions [2] How Do Libraries Change Lives? Change Librarians First TULLIP approaches professional development through a simple premise: equipped librarians are better positioned to serve their communities. Rather than focusing solely on end-users, the programme addresses library practitioners. This builds capabilities that may extend to literacy initiatives, research support, and community engagement. [3] What Transformation Looks Like: Isolation to Connection Launched in January 2025, TULLIP addresses a practical challenge. Many librarians work with limited exposure to innovative models. As a regional programme for ASEAN professionals, TULLIP connects isolated practitioners through hands-on learning. [4] How It Works: Learning That Translates to Community Impact The five-day curriculum uses NUS facilities as learning environments. Fellows explore AI integration in Tech Central (2024 ALA Presidential Citation recipient), examine sustainable design through BookBridge, and experience immersive technology in Singapore's first academic 360imx theatrette. Librarians will learn about a collaborative training model and practical insights for creating community-centered programmes.