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Item type: Item , Minutes of Meeting: LGBTQ+ Matters Section, 9 January 2026(International Federation of Libraries Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-01-19) IFLA LGBTQ+ Matters Section Standing CommitteeMinutes of the First Business Meeting of the section in 2026 covering topics including the Section's Action plan.Item type: Item , A Window Of Imagination: Encouraging Reading and Sustainability at the Jagodina Public Library(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-01-16) Rajić, Jelena; Milošević, JasnaThe Children's Department at the Jagodina Public Library transforms its large window, overlooking the busy main street with a lot of passers-by, into a unique and vibrant exhibition space. Librarians create various objects from recycled materials that reflect themes such as seasons, nature, book characters, holidays, etc, while including books connected to these themes. It is regulalry updated with new thematic objects in order to keep the display interesting and appealing. The window catches the attention of passers-by, especially children and serves as a visual invitation to the library. Children admire the vibrant and eye-catching displays and become inspired to explore the books on the themes that are presented. Children are invited to participate in hands-on workshops where they make objects for the library window with librarians. The Library's goals with this initiative are to promote a love of reading, encourage creativity and handson learning, raise environmental awareness, increase library visits and memberships and to enhance the library's visibility and reputation within the local community. Over the past two years, the window displays have led to a 29% in foot traffic to the Children's Department, as well as a 25 % increase in members.Item type: Item , Research on the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Framework for Librarians(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-01-16) Tang, Qiong; Ma, YunzheIn the era of intelligence, the extensive application of AI in libraries has imposed new demands on librarians’ professional competencies. This study aims to construct a framework for librarians’ AI literacy, providing a reference for talent recruitment, performance evaluation, and professional development in libraries. Based on the theory of competence and grounded in the actual application scenarios of AI in libraries, this research employs thematic analysis to systematically review 83 influential AI competency frameworks, standards, policies, and academic publications from around the world. A general set of elements was identified, consisting of 3 core dimensions: cognitive understanding, operational practice, and value orientation. These dimensions reflect both the essential attributes of AI literacy and the contextual requirements of library practice. Building on these findings, the study proposes an AI literacy framework for librarians comprising 2 main modules: a general literacy module and a professional literacy module. The former includes 3 dimensions—value orientation, general knowledge and skills, and professional development—while the latter focuses on AI literacy requirements related to practical application in various library functions. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence Literacy, Librarian Competency, Thematic AnalysisItem type: Item , 国际标准书目著录(ISBD) （2011 年统一版之2021 年更新版）(National Library of China, 2022-02) Escolano Rodríguez, Elena; IFLA ISBD Review Group; Caro Martín, Adelaida; Fejes, Judit; García-Monge Carretero, Isabel; Gentili-Tedeschi, Massimo; McGarry, Dorothy; Ouf, Rehab; Santos Muñoz, Ricardo; White, Hollie C.; Gu, Ben国际图联国际标准书目著录(ISBD)是针对可能出现在图书馆馆藏中出版资源和非出版资源的著录和标识而规定其要求的标准。ISBD确定用指定的顺序被记录或被转录的数据单元，作为所编目资源著录的基础；它还采用规定标识符作为判断和显示数据单元的手段，使其能不依赖于著录语言而被理解。ISBD的2011年统一版之2021 年更新版考虑了2011年版出版后用户的意见以及他们的编目需求。它将ISBD的覆盖面扩展至更多资源，优化其细颗粒度描述的能力，澄清并发展了某些单元的内容，并对一些类型资源的著录提供了更明确和细致的规定。Item type: Item , Minutes of Meeting: Local History and Genealogy Section, 12 November 2025(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-01-13) Local History & Genealogy SectionMinutes of Local History and Genealogy Section Standing Committee Meeting, held on 12 November 2025 08:15 CET.