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$100 Million to 1000 libraries
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2022-11-21) Dyatlovskaya, Anastasia
There are more than 42 000 public libraries in Russia. Most of them have not been upgraded for decades. The national project "Culture" launched in 2019, and it aims to modernize 1000 libraries in 83 regions of Russia by 2024. In order to achieve this goal, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Russian State Library operate together as the main project office, creating a nationwide ecosystem with the government, local authorities, regional project offices, society, business and other partners. The federal funding alone amounts to more than $100 million. Libraries use the funding to create intellectual and educational centres that combine interior design, modern spaces, new technologies & electronics, accessibility and new books. The project has an impact on many social, cultural and educational aspects, such as sustainable development, quality of life improvement, digitalization, ICT, creative industries, edutainment, inclusivity and others. The Russian State Library provides methodological and educational support for the participants and monitors every step of the project. By the end of 2020, 306 next generation libraries have been created for 37 million people in 73 regions of Russia. Furthermore, in order to improve the quality of services and enhance professional skills, The Russian State Library organized educational courses for library staff and trained 1433 specialists in 2019-2020. The success of the project is evident by the numbers. Library visits in modernized libraries grew 19% in the first half of 2021 compared to the year before modernization. People of all groups started going to the new libraries to receive high-quality services. This in turn helps improve people's standards of living, especially in small towns and villages. Libraries are becoming more open to collaborating with other institutions, individuals and each other.
15 Years of Excellence in Reading Promotion
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-11-13) Au, Anna
In 2007, Macao Library and Information Management Association successfully advocated for the recognition of the occupation of reading promoters with the official support of the Education and Youth Development Bureau. This opened up an alternative career route at school libraries for people with a university degree in language, literature, pedagogy, or library and information science. For quality assurance, reading promoters must complete the official reading promotion training programme of no less than 120 hours within 3 years into their role at the school library. Ever since the establishment of the profession of reading promotion, Macau has seen gradual and significant increase in scores of all PISA subjects – reading, mathematics, and science. This is evidence that the value of accessible reading and creative activities reaches beyond reading. Today in 2023, with over 15 years of experience in this profession, we want to share the impacts we see and the know-how to inspire sustaining support for reading promotion at school libraries. The establishment of Reading Promoter offers different decent job opportunities (SDG 8) and fosters better formal education (SDG 4).
3Rs of cataloguing: re-engineering cataloguing processes for increased efficiency
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2022-11-20) Ho, Yen Wah
Manpower constraints and increased expectations by library users for speedy delivery of information and materials are typical present-day challenges faced by any library. In view of such challenges, National Library Board, Singapore conducted business process re-engineering to re-design traditional cataloguing operations. The poster will share the workflow of the re-designed cataloguing operations (such as "fast-lane cataloguing" and "cataloguing of titles on order"), as well as the use of the Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
7 ingredients for a successful family literacy program
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-10-23) Fockert, Tirza de; Brink, Manouk van den
Children who grow up in a “language poor” environment have an increased chance of becoming adults with low literacy. Libraries can be a key partner breaking this cycle of low literacy by organizing family literacy programs. Stimulating literacy activities works best when the whole family is involved. In this poster we will present seven ingredients help you to implement a successful family literacy program in your own local community. These ingredients are distilled from the evaluation research ITTA did on the nationwide project Kwaliteitsimpuls laagtaalvaardige ouders, ran by the KB National Library of the Netherlands in 2021-2022. In this project, public libraries received a financial impulse to experiment or further strengthen family literacy activities in their local communities. Library employees were also offered free training to form a long term policy on family literacy, build sustainable collaborations with partner organizations and to gain necessary skills and expertise. Nearly 80% of all Dutch public library organizations participated. The seven ingredients for a successful family literacy program will guide you on two main topics. Firstly, how to organize high qualitative and activating activities for caretakers and children? And secondly, what does this program mean for your library organization and your local partners?
Academic Libraries Supporting Intercultural Dialogue through Partnership: The Case of Penn State University Libraries
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2022-11-26) Mattson, Mark Allen
The Pennsylvania State University has prioritized global engagement experiences and competencies as a key part of the institution's strategic plan. The Penn State Libraries, as a central unit of the university, has worked through inter-departmental collaboration to deliver innovative programming and opportunities in support of campus-wide internationalization. This poster showcases select strategic collaborations between the academic library, a globally-focused housing program, an intensive English program, and a student organization.
Academic Library as a bridge in knowledge transfer between secondary and higher education
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2022-10-26) Šimunović, Marija; Dumančić, Kosjenka; Marić, Ivana
Academic libraries have a crucial purpose in supporting the curriculum and educational process of its institution especially in today's rapidly reshaping informational environment. Libraries have a responsibility in teaching research inquiry skills, providing space and material resources needed for research and facilitating collaborative work throughout the research process. Poster will highlight role of Library and Documentation Centre at Faculty of Economics and Business Zagreb (LDC-FEB) within new European project (Erasmus + project Jean Monnet Actions in other fields of Education and Training: Teacher Training called "Solidary Europe for Inclusive Society (EUsolis)" that will include knowledge transfer from FEB researchers and librarians to school librarians and high school teachers (Vocational Education and Training - VET) in different parts of Croatia. Purpose of this project is transferring the knowledge by providing the primary information resources, with emphasis on digital and open source, creating the teaching materials and supporting VET in gaining new skills for better engagement at EU themes within the VET school students and their environment. LDC-FEB will take a role and be the focal point and a bridge that connects institutional knowledge on a different educational level with an efficient impact on national level.
ADA Library services for research community and guest users as a part of SDG initiative
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-09-22) Mammadova, Vafa; Kazimova, Naida
To support the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in Azerbaijan, ADA University Library is rendering library and information services to both internal and external users with its rich print and electronic resources mainly in English language, and providing comfortable academic environment with cutting-edge technology. As an academic library, it grants the research community of the country an access to educational and scientific resources free of charge, and supports lifelong and professional development learning to align its activities and programs with the SDGs, such as “Quality Education” (SDG 4), “Decent Work and Economic Growth” (SDG 8), “Reduced Inequalities” (SDG 10), “Sustainable Cities and Communities” (SDG 11), and with related targets and indicators of all 17 goals, and incorporates its services to achieve the best results for the 2030 Agenda in order to leave no one behind. The poster describes all types of ADA Library services, both on-site and off-site resources, as well as user types and categories with graphical, photographical, textual explanations to let the audience have imagination about the carried out activities. Keywords: SDGs and libraries, academic libraries, library services, external users
AI and Data to Improve Preservation Management
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2022-10-24) Cabane, Célia; Zreik, Alaa
Heritage collections are increasing and aging as time passes. To analyze all the hazards which occurred to almost 40 million documents, among which centuries old manuscripts, the National Library of France (BnF – Bibliothèque nationale de France) has decided to build a research program combining data describing collections and artificial intelligence. The aim of this program is to create a choice assistant tool. It is held by the BnF and the Versailles-Saint-Quentin University and funded by the Fondation des Sciences du Patrimoine. To analyze the hazards which occurred to the documents, all the events that occurred to a given document has been placed onto a trajectory. An ontology was constructed to tackle the heterogeneity of all the databases used. This work on the data relies on the use of two algorithms, which could calculate the similarity between different trajectories, create groups and compare communicability of the documents and event trajectories. The software, based on these algorithms and a database, requires as input a document and its related data and calculate its communicability status as output. In 2022, a global review has been done to improve software, algorithms and data and to consider other AI methods concerning preservation management.
All Inclusive Engagement: Utilizing University Resources for Rural Public Library Outreach
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-11-16) Alford, Emily
Libraries of all kinds have always depended on quality outreach. State-funded academic libraries, especially those involved in agreements such as the United States Federal Depository Library Program, expand this outreach to the greater community outside the walls of university affiliates. Universities have vast resources, however, which may not always be shared beyond their immediate locale. After being granted funds to engage more broadly throughout the state, Indiana University Libraries and the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement proceeded in a project reaching public libraries and patrons across eleven counties. This poster will depict the valuable information gained, as well as connections made and successful programming.
Analyzing the Operation of Korean School Libraries based on Staffing
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-10-25) Kang, Bong-suk
Korea has a legal mandate all schools must assign school librarians. The ‘School Library Promotion Act’ was amended to mandatorily assign one teacher librarian or librarian, or practical teacher to each school. However, the staffing rate of school librarian in Korean middle and high school libraries is only 45.6%. The workforce arrangement and Library service situation in Korea is not homogeneous. Library resources are also poor in Provincial, rural areas with a small number of children and adolescents. As for children and youth services in poor environments, it is urgent to come up with measures to expand the service without considering the cost-effectiveness. Proving the service performance of libraries, which are public goods, is inevitably slow, but it is not socially controversial that utmost efforts are needed to protect children and adolescents from the negative influence of social gaps. The manpower stipulated in the ‘School Library Promotion Act’ should be deployed as soon as possible even in relatively poor areas to bridge the educational gap between regions. I believe Every Librarian brings the Giants who enable us to see the invisible and reach the unreachable. Every Library with powerful librarian finally further strengthens the power to dream.
Angel of Library: The Student-librarian
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-10-06) Gong, Jiaoteng; Zhou, Lingyun
If library is heaven, then our student-librarians are adorable angels who come from students and in turn creatively and persistently promote resources, services, and reading/culture activities to the students. The project of Student-librarian was initiated in 2016, by recruiting students on campus to actively participate in planning and organizing reading/culture events (e.g., the Library Orientation for Freshmen) and routine library services (e.g., operation of XTU Library’s social media matrix). The student-librarians have the dual identity of students and librarians, and serve as a bridge building communicational links among the university library, colleges, departments, faculty and students. Such a special characteristic allows student-librarians to better exert peer influence and put what they learn into practice (especially for those major in library science), when being part of providing library services. The project not only enhangces the university library service，but also compensates for the inadequate human resources and funding of the library. By the year of 2022, there have been 390 student-librarians in this project, greatly contributing to develop and promote the university-wide reading events in the past seven years. In 2022 alone, the student-librarians planned and organized 75 activities, attracting more than 32,100 offline visits and 2.64 million online.
APP 3 L – Books, Reading, Literacy: Portuguese public libraries, bookhops, festivals and authors in your hand
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-11-10) Duarte Eiras, Bruno
3L App - Book, Reading, Literacy was developed under the Simplex initiative, a Government program aimed at enhancing the daily lives of citizens and businesses through ICT. The project is managed by the General Directorate for Books, Archives, and Libraries (DGLAB) under the Ministry of Culture. This user-friendly APP offers an array of valuable features to facilitate engagement with the book and reading sector through georeferencing. By using georeferencing technology, users can seamlessly connect with relevant entities, promoting effective communication between them. Furthermore, the application utilizes geofencing to send timely alerts, keeping users informed about the latest news and events directly on their mobile phones. Within the app, you'll find a wealth of information, including details on locations, contacts, upcoming events, highlights, and a collection of photographs showcasing various aspects of the book and reading world.
Application of CIDOC CRM for Events of the Epos Shahnameh with Especial Focus on Geographical Places
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-10-06) Niknia, Massoomeh
Regarding Persian literature, the Shahnameh (Persian: شاهنامه translated into English: "The Book of Kings") is a long epic poem written by the Persian poet 'Abul-Qâsem Ferdowsi Tusi' between C. 977 and 1010 CE and is the national epic of Greater Iran.. Events are a very important part of Shahnameh; if they are extracted and coded manually, the elements related to them such as geographical places, actors and time-spans are also extracted. Developing a project database is one of the most important parts of the original plan. As it is clear, the original plan is a CIDOC CRM-based mapping for the events of the epos Shahnameh with special focus on geographical places. The CIDOC Conceptual Reference Model (CRM) is a theoretical and practical tool for information integration in the field of cultural heritage. The main purpose of this research is that the events of Shahnameh are modelled based on the CIDOC CRM and the users can read the Shahnameh interactively. They would gain access to its events and can easily retrieve geographical places related to events in the map and text – in other words; read Shahnameh in an interactive and a nonlinear mode.
AR EDUTAINMENT
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-11-14) Zahari, Nurizma; Hashim, Norshahila
Augmented reality (AR) is related to two largely synonymous terms: mixed reality and computer-mediated reality. Kedah Public Library bring the captivating and high-tech world of augmented reality into library facilities with amazing new exhibit. Users can experience these technologies on their own smartphones, or library provide iPads as an excellent and versatile choice. One of the important roles of library is helping our communities navigate technological disruption. In the case of AR, there are some straight forward ways to do so! Technology enhanced library learning environment. There is already exist a few AR applications dedicated to the use in Kedah Public Library and outreach : • 3D AR Wall@live App, an AR learning experience learning about the world and bring images to life in 3D. • 3D AR Mat@live App, an AR learning experience making your colouring pages appear in 3D. • 3D AR Book@live App, an AR learning experience screening, selfie in 3D • EduappGO is a GPS- based AR game that makes you an explorer. Augmented reality bridges the gap between the real world and the virtual world – spatially and cognitively. Integrate the real world and the virtual world and presents information on mobile devices that directly corresponds to the physical environment.
Are Librarians Cat People?
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2022-09-21) Delaune, Camille; Gaffet, Mathilde; Papon-Vidal, Laure
If we have a lot of stereotypes about our own library professions, owning a cat is one of the most common clichés. Who hasn't seen this representation of librarians with a bun, a cardigan, glasses and cats? Starting from this very broad statement, we wondered whether there is a connection between being a librarian and owning/loving cats: Is there a gender bias considering there are more female librarians than male librarians? Is there a social factor or a group-think phenomenon that would explain that librarians might own more cats than the average? To answer these questions, we designed and implemented a large-scale survey (the first step in a research project) addressed to library professionals in France. On one hand, this study aims to assess whether there is indeed a disproportionate over representation of cat owners among librarians. On the other hand, it aims to analyse the gap of the actual representation in regards to clichés and to offer clues to ensure a better understanding. Also, to address these questions, we will base the study on interdisciplinary research literature to offer a wider understanding by using different approaches such as psychology, sociology or animal studies.
Attention! Disinformation! Fake news! Propaganda!
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-10-08) Aleksieienko, Kateryna
Disinformation is everywhere, on the streets, in social media, in films, even in books. Today is our reality. It can scare us, but we must be ready to fight with it. Disinformation includes fake news, deep fake, hate speech and many kinds. All time, we see that it adapts and starts to influence our decisions, especially when our society got a new crisis – an epidemic, political conflict or war, especially – a war. Libraries – a platform to filter information and make marks of fakes, propaganda, and discrimination. It is very delicate but essential to protect our customers and give them a choice of original resources and pieces of evidence. Don't be shy to check information, have doubts and questions, and verification everything you give for our customers.
Attitudes of LIS Students towards the SDGs
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-10-03) Mrazova, Michaela
Our poster presents the outcomes of a pilot study conducted at the beginning of 2023, focusing on the awareness and attitudes of LIS students at Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic. The primary objective was to assess students' familiarity with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they incorporate these goals into their studies, library internships, and personal lives. Among the participating students, only 64 % were aware of the existence and content of the SDGs. The identified SDGs that students believed Czech libraries should prioritize included Quality education, Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, and Good health and well-being. The poster also highlights students' responses to a significant query: why libraries should actively participate in promoting SDG awareness and implementing the goals. These responses shed light on the vital role libraries can play in fostering sustainable development and how they can contribute to the realization of these objectives. Our pilot research underscores the importance of raising awareness about the SDGs among LIS students. The study highlights the significance of incorporating sustainability and the SDGs into the educational framework to foster a generation of information professionals who are actively engaged in promoting global sustainable development.
Augmented Reality @Library
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2022-12-14) Mohamed, Afzan; Jajuli, Azli
Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that superimposes a computer-generated image on a user's view of the real world, thus providing a composite view. Augmented Reality (AR) input devices allow users to experience virtual reality and allowed user to escape into an imaginative world in a different way to books or television. At the Johor Public Library Corporation, this Augmented Reality (AR) service will be providing some flexibility for users and library staff in discovering something new while enhancing their knowledge next year. It will bring education to the real world by allowing user to manipulate 3D models with their hand and also helping to maximize individualized learning. The user amount is expected to increase 5-10% every month after the pandemic recovered. Therefore, Johor Public Library Corporation has taken bold steps to introduce this medium of entertainment into a library. Its main purpose is to attract the community from different level to visit the library and in the other hand gain reading habit especially the young generation.
‘BACA’ (Reading): Its birth and journey throughout Malaysia
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2023-10-17) Abu Bakar, Shamsiah; Ibrahim, Hasnita; Sumaizan Ramli, Siti
The publication of the book 'Baca' is an initiative of The Librarians’ Association of Malaysia (PPM) and the Kuala Lumpur World Book Capital (KLWBC) 2020 Secretariat in conjunction with KLWBC 2020. The special feature is an infographic display for each chapter and various interesting photos on reading activities. The 136-page book contains 7 chapters, inclusively arranged consisting of about reading, libraries in Malaysia, family libraries, bibliotherapy and activities organized by PPM during the celebration. It also includes words of wisdom by outstanding librarians and academia involved in the librarianship field. In spite of the challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic, this book was successfully published, and the official launching ceremony was held on 2 June 2022 at Mayor's Courtyard, Kuala Lumpur. A total of 1,500 books, 80 buntings, 70 posters and 1,000 bookmarks on Why do you need to read had been printed. The promotion of the book to PPM members and community was held live at FB PPM on 15 July 2022. The Roadshows were held nationwide from 17 July 2022 to publicise the book. Total of 34 panels from the book committee, writers and guests were involved. This roadshow aims to promote the utilization of printed and digital formats which elaborate about each chapter as well as introducing the book team members who are also amongst librarians and book writers. As of 25 July 2023, a total of 2,309 participants attended the Roadshows in 17 locations in Malaysia. The eBook usage in digital format is 7,226 (downloaded), 9,044 (views) and 12,771 (flipbook views). The publication serves as a guide to increase interest and inculcate reading culture in the community.
Backlog Project @ PPAS: amid the pandemic challenge
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2022-11-11) Abd. Rani, Khairun Nisa'; Abdul Hamid, Suzliana; Mohd Said, Siti Saliha
The project was launched by Selangor Public Library Corporation to handle the backlog issues involving the cataloguing and physical processing of library materials that had been piling up before and during the series of Movement Control Order implemented by the federal government of Malaysia since 18 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, where library services were closed to the public for a certain period of time. In order to ensure the backlog collection was shelf-ready for circulation and use upon recommencing library services, the management had engaged 101 employees from all departments at the headquarters in a collaborative effort to speed up the process. Certain regulations and standard operating procedure were observed during this period to promote a safe working environment. From 18 May 2020 to 31 December 2020, the library had processed 222,767 library materials acquired through purchase, gift or donation. From this figure, 53.2% was of 2020 acquisition. Successful backlog management has helped to stabilize workflow, encourage knowledge and skill transfers as well as enhance workplace solidarity.

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