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Powering Library Change: What ELAN teaches us about networks, capacity and impact
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-10) Cranfield, Andrew
Libraries in Europe are responding to increasingly complex societal challenges, from democratic participation and sustainability to rapid digital transformation. Library associations have an important role in helping the profession navigate these changes, but their capacity, resources and operating environments vary considerably. Stronger cooperation across borders can help associations learn from one another, develop shared responses and translate European priorities into meaningful action at national and local levels. This presentation introduces the European Library Associations Network (ELAN) [https://eblida.org/], an EBLIDA initiative supported through the Creative Europe programme. ELAN brings together library associations across Europe around key areas including libraries and democracy, sustainability, digital transformation, professional capacity and co-creative partnerships. Through conferences, peer-learning activities, exchange visits, webinars, advocacy events and mentoring, the network creates opportunities to share knowledge and good practice, strengthen professional capacity and develop cross-border collaboration. Rather than viewing networking as an end in itself, the presentation explores how European cooperation can become a practical mechanism for change. Drawing on ELAN and the perspectives of national library associations, it considers how networks can help identify shared challenges, turn policy into advocacy, disseminate expertise and build stronger informal and institutional relationships. The session will invite participants to reflect on what makes a professional network valuable and sustainable, and how shared knowledge, collective capacity and collaboration can strengthen library associations and ultimately increase the impact of libraries in their communities. Keywords: European Library Associations Network (ELAN); library associations; professional networks; capacity building; cross-border collaboration; advocacy; peer learning; library impact
From Local to Shared: Transformative Cataloguing in Interoperable Linked Data Environments
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-09) Possemato, Tiziana
Traditional cataloguing workflows have long been framed through a binary distinction between local cataloguing and copy cataloguing. However, the transition toward linked data environments, entity-based models, and interoperable metadata ecosystems is reshaping cataloguing into a more dynamic, collaborative, and distributed practice. This paper proposes a conceptual and operational framework describing the evolution from local and copy cataloguing toward cooperative and shared cataloguing models. In these emerging environments, bibliographic entities are no longer isolated local records or static imported copies, but interconnected data objects continuously enriched, synchronised, corrected, and reused across institutions. Drawing on over ten years of development within the Share Family linked data ecosystem, the paper illustrates how LOD- and BIBFRAME-based infrastructures, shared authority environments, and interoperable APIs enable new cataloguing workflows that combine local autonomy with shared data governance. Through concrete implementations, including the JCricket entity editor and integrations with FOLIO and Alma library services platforms, the paper examines the transition from record transfer workflows to collaborative, entity-based data management. Particular attention is given to the transformation of cataloguing tools and practices: from isolated local editing toward shared environments where multiple institutions collaboratively enrich entities, manage authority control, resolve conflicts, and improve metadata quality. The paper argues that future-ready cataloguing requires flexible and interoperable approaches capable of balancing local needs, shared infrastructures, and global metadata reuse. Keywords: entity modelling; cooperative cataloguing; Linked Data; shared bibliographic knowledge; knowledge governance
Digital Book Kiosk – Bridging Analogue and Multimedia
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-09) Yoon, Seung Sik; Baek, Jin Soo
While the modern library benefits from various AI technologies and digital services, patrons who visit a library still has the nostalgia of physical books – the sound of a page turning, sense of paper in your hands, and even the smell of a book. This is the reason why the Digital Book Kiosk was introduced. DBK is a media that integrates digital multimedia curation functionalities with the analogue feel of reading and touching a book. DBK brings multimedia storytelling directly onto the pages of a book by layering projection-based media onto a physical book. It reinterprets rare texts and visual heritage as interactive multimedia experiences. The DBK was developed in collaboration with the National Library of Korea and other institutions. Featured works include the Chungung Ganghakdo court paintings animated into 2D motion sequences, Jikji - the world's oldest surviving metal-type print - reimagined through ink-wash animation, and the Poetry of Jeong Mong-ju expressed as dynamic calligraphic forms. Each case highlights how conventional analogue interactions are combined with integrated multimedia capabilities such as interactive touch, animations and videos to create a new immersive experience. Patrons visiting the library get to have a 'Hands on Experience' to rare manuscripts and art.
Digital Ethics Awareness among Korean High School Students: Implications for School Libraries in the Age of AI
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-05) Choi, Youngeun
This study examines high school students’ digital ethics awareness in South Korea’s evolving educational environment and proposes roles for school libraries. The survey instrument consists of two sections: (1)background information and (2)measurement of digital ethics awareness. The background information includes demographic characteristics, experience with Information literacy instruction led by school librarians, and digital and AI use experience. Digital ethics awareness is assessed using 25 Likert–scale items across five domains derived from the learning outcomes of the textbook “Library and Information Life Curriculum”, developed by the Korean Library Association for information literacy education. The five domains are: (1) Media Culture and Information Life, (2) Information Utilization and Information Seeking, (3) Reception and Critical Understanding of Media and Information, (4) Creative Information Expression and the Digital Environment, and (5)Collaboration and Participatory Community through Information. To reflect the evolving AI environment, additional items are included to assess awareness of copyright in the digital environment, digital citizenship and social responsibility, and ethical issues related to AI. Data are collected from approximately 200 students from five selected high schools. The findings will provide evidence for guidelines positioning school libraries as digital ethics education hubs. Keywords: Digital ethics, school libraries, information literacy
Bringing Paintings to Life: A Library Innovation Initiative through Augmented Reality Interactive Collections (ARIC)
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-09) Ahmad, Samsudin
This demo showcases the Augmented Reality and Interactive Collection (ARIC), an innovative initiative by the Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) to enhance access to its painting collections. By integrating augmented reality (AR) technology, ARIC transforms traditional exhibitions into interactive, immersive experiences. Users can scan artworks to access enriched content, including artists' narratives, background stories, and detailed provenance through a digital platform. This approach bridges physical and digital spaces, enabling 24/7 borderless access while preserving the authentic "voice" of local artists. The innovation has received a 5-star recognition and the Industrial Revolution 4.0 Award, highlighting its impact and excellence. ARIC offers a scalable model for libraries and galleries to enhance user engagement, support cultural preservation, and promote wider accessibility to visual arts collections.