World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) Posters

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Digital versions of posters presented at annual IFLA WLIC Poster Sessions.

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Learning to Learn with AI: The NUS Libraries Way
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-07) Ng, Tao Tao Magdeline Ng
Learning to Learn with AI: The NUS Libraries Way NAVIGATING AI IN A MULTICULTURAL CONTEXT This poster builds upon our past work with IFLA https://repository.ifla.org/items/e16bd154-4a51-42eb-ab6e-e4d9fcdde4a7/full . We respond to global challenges of implementing AI with cultural awareness, interdisciplinary sensitivity cognitive responsibility. Working with a diverse student population, we recognize students bring varied levels of AI literacy, experiences, and expectations into academic work. These differences underscore the need for clear, accessible, and equitable guidance. We help students from diverse backgrounds access consistent expectations, practices, and resources aligned with institutional guidelines. PROTECTING COGNITION WHILE EMBRACING INNOVATION Our work addresses cognitive offloading. Research (Kosmyna et al.,2024; Lee et al., 2025) shows AI reliance can create "cognitive debt" and reduce critical thinking. Through our THE1004: Learning to Learn program, we've reached over 5,000 learners. 91% successfully identified core concepts and 92% rated the course good or excellent. IMPACT IN NUMBERS In 2024-2025, we embedded AI-integrated information literacy across 20+ programs spanning 10 disciplines. Our work has been cited in international publications (Xu & Loo, 2025; Wu et al, 2025). We've developed guides, workshops (Researcher Unbound series), and learning modules while preserving cultural heritage through platforms like Digital Gems.
From Thesis to Trademark A Librarian's Guide to Accelerating Innovation
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-07) Brenova, Martina
Academic libraries are expanding their role beyond providing access to information. This poster presents the Business Services Department of the National Library of Technology (NTK) in Prague, which has developed a model of innovation support through the PATLIB network and the NCIP project. Challenges: limited awareness of intellectual property (IP) rights among students, early-stage innovators and SMEs, together with the risk of commercialising research without understanding the IP landscape. NTK addresses these by providing strategic consultations, IP scans, trademark and patent searches, and media monitoring using freely accessible databases. The poster demonstrates how a library can become a trusted innovation partner by combining research support with IP expertise to help transform research outputs into protected innovations while assistant economic resilience. Our experience shows that academic libraries can evolve from information providers into innovation partners. This model can be adopted by other libraries through collaboration with national intellectual property offices. By integrating traditional library services with IP expertise and user feedback, libraries can create long-term impact and support innovation ecosystems.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence Literacy into Information Literacy: A Library-Based Approach to Generative AI in Higher Education at the Central University of Technology, Free State
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-07) Vanda, Pelisa; King, Lizette
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is increasingly shaping how students' access, evaluate, and produce information in higher education. Tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and many more are now widely used for academic tasks, creating an urgent need for institutions to strengthen Al literacy alongside traditional information literacy competencies. Academic libraries, as key drivers of information literacy development, are well positioned to respond to this shift through structured learning interventions. This poster illustrates how the Central University of Technology (CUT) Library integrated AI literacy into its existing Information Literacy (IL) module to support students in navigating an evolving digital information environment. The integration focused on developing students' ability to critically evaluate AI-generated information, understand ethical and responsible use of AI generated information in their academic work. Key areas addressed in the poster include academic integrity, misinformation, bias, copyright, data privacy, and citation practices when using AI assisted content. The poster further highlights how the CUT Library's initiative aligns with emerging trends in higher education and supports the development of future-ready graduates. In addition, the integration forms part of a broader PhD research topic investigating a framework for embedding AI literacy within academic library instruction. The project contributes to ongoing discussions on the role of libraries in promoting responsible and informed AI use in higher education.
Localizing Global Goals: Mapping Out UP Libraries’ Outreach Initiatives into the SDGs
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-07) Jinio, Martian A.; Manabat, April R.
As the 2030 deadline for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approaches, institutions are increasingly expected to demonstrate how their work contributes to sustainable development. Although universities are visible in this discussion, the outreach role of academic libraries remains less examined. This study analyzes how the outreach initiatives of the University of the Philippines (UP) Libraries translate the SDGs into concrete local action while fulfilling the University’s public service mandate. Using qualitative document analysis, the study reviewed outreach documentation from six UP academic units covering 2015-2025. It identified 26 library-led initiatives and mapped each activity to direct and indirect SDG alignments based on its objectives, activities, and target beneficiaries. The counts represent documented SDG alignments rather than measures of program impact. Findings show the strongest alignments with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), with additional contributions to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Through learning support, resource provision, outreach, and partnerships, UP Libraries extend information services to underserved communities and localize the 2030 Agenda through grounded acts of education, equity, resilience, and collaboration.
The Evolving Library: A Green, Health-Conscious Learning Hub
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-07) Mwaurah, Naomy; Amake, Ciselyne
The poster is about an existing library greening project that was motivated by the community it serves, a hospitality community. The project is designed to enhance the learning environment through the integration of indoor plants, edible herbs, and ornamental palms, while promoting sustainability, wellness, and experiential learning aligned with the hospitality sector. In addition to this, a correx board with the names and health benefits of all the herbs available in the premise is strategically mounted in the Resource Centre as part of information resources to educate the patrons. The objective of this project is to improve indoor air quality and comfort within the library, create a calming, green, and visually appealing learning environment, introduce edible and herbal plants relevant to hospitality and culinary education, promote sustainability and environmental awareness among students and staff, and enhance institutional branding through green design. The initiative aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): - SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being - SDG 4: Quality Education - SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production - SDG 13: Climate Action
Endangered Archives Programme Hubs International collaboration to protect documentary heritage across the world
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-07) Communal, Cecile
The British Library and the Endangered Archives Programme (EAP), with support from Arcadia, formed five partnerships to create 5 EAP Hubs with academic libraries universities in Lebanon, India, Jamaica, Lesotho and Peru to co-produce training sessions, in person and online, on all aspects of the protection of documentary heritage and respond to local needs including conservation, digitisation and digital preservation to protect the collections of libraries and archives at risk (from conflict to climate change) in these regions. These EAP Hubs help foster capacity building, strengthen professional networks and support career development. Since 2023, over 22 in person workshops and 67 webinars have been delivered and attended by over 3,000 librarians and archivists. Topics have included newspaper conservation, sustainable conservation practises, audio preservation and setting up a digitisation studio on a budget.
Breathe... and take your time. How a scientific library opens to local community adopting Slow Librarianship principles
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-03) Mazza, Debora; Carrara, Gabriela; Marzocchi, Stefania; Mangiaracina, Silvana
The Dario Nobili Library (BDN) is a research library located in the Bologna campus of the National Research Council, the largest public research institution in Italy. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a decline in trust in science and the spread of misinformation, created a growing disconnection between society and science. As a public and scientific library, BDN felt a duty to step in and “taking slow” by following the concept of slow librarianship brought up by Julia Glassman, which invited librarians to “slow down, to notice and reflect, to focus more on being true to our values than innovating, to build relationships, to really listen”. The BDN wanted to focus on human connection. Thanks to funding from the Ministry of Culture, we began purchasing paper books -nonfiction, novels, science fiction, and comics, suitable for the public - and made them available for loan. To highlight the collection, the "Slow Science" initiative has been launched, to create a place where people and scientists can sit down together to discuss scientific topics. We demonstrate how librarians are applying "Slow" principles to reconnect society with the scientific community, recognizing the library as a place for retrieving reliable scientific information. #scientific information #community engagement #critical information literacy #slow librarianship #slow science
From Citations to Decisions: AI-driven Citation Analysis for Transforming Library Collection Strategies
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-03) Romero, Lisa; Park, Sarah
Libraries face growing challenges in meeting evolving user needs due to constrained collection budgets and rapidly changing technologies. As a result, librarians must be more strategic in their collection development and assessment practices to determine which materials best meet user needs. Standardized metrics such as usage, search, and turnaways counters are used to determine critical decisions, but often provide limited insights. More robust approaches, such as citation analysis, can provide a deeper understanding but are often labor-intensive and difficult to scale. Using ten years of citation data, this paper presents an AI-assisted methodology for collection management. The approach identifies not only which resources are used, but also trends in how and what types of materials are cited in a discipline. By integrating AI into the analytical workflow, the method significantly accelerates processing while maintaining high accuracy (97.16%). The project demonstrates how libraries can strategically adopt AI to advance practical, scalable, evidence-based decision-making. This study also highlights a way to transform budgetary and technological challenges into opportunities for innovation, enabling libraries to manage collections more effectively to meet user needs and to advance their evolving role in research support.
Building Digital Resilience in the AI Era: Safeguarding Knowledge through Cybersecurity, Privacy, IP & AI Ethics - Taiwan’s CYUT Pioneering Model in University Libraries
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-03) Tsao, Shu-Chuan
In response to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and evolving digital risks, Chaoyang University of Technology (CYUT) has established a comprehensive digital resilience framework through the Poding Memorial Library and Information Services (PMLIS), integrating cybersecurity, privacy protection, intellectual property (IP) rights, AI governance, and inclusive learning. CYUT aligns with ISO 27001, BS 10012, and Taiwan’s Cyber Security and Personal Data Management Framework for the Educational System, strengthening data integrity, privacy protection, and resilience against emerging cyber threats. Building on this foundation, PMLIS advances university-wide AI governance through an AI Steering Committee, generative AI guidelines, AI-enabled services, and education in AI literacy, academic ethics, information security, personal data protection, and IP rights. Secure cloud-based library automation through OCLC WorldShare Management Services (WMS), together with the CYUT Institutional Repository, advances Open Science and safeguards scholarly knowledge. Complementing digital resilience, inclusive facilities—including prayer spaces and accessible infrastructure—promote equitable access to learning. Together, these initiatives demonstrate how academic libraries can build a resilient, ethical, and trusted academic ecosystem in the AI era.
Can Reading a Comic Help You Learn? A Systematic Literature Review
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-03) Evans, Sarah; Smith, Daniella; Wilson-Youngblood, Audrey; Inamullah, Hanif; Kathleen Dang
Over the last 20 years, staff in public and school libraries in the United States have been vocal advocates for children and adolescents who want to read graphic novels and comics. Librarians and educators need more readily accessible empirical evidence on the impact of reading comics from applied research. Our team is conducting a systematic review of research studies that measure learning outcomes from comics-based educational interventions. Initial keyword searches returned 21,891 results. Removing duplicates and further filtering resulted in a data set of 7,976 articles. Team members screened these article abstracts and found 230 relevant references from multiple disciplines. The publication years of the articles range from 1999 to 2026. The number of published articles jumped from 14 in 2022 to 26 in 2023, followed by 24 in 2024, and 25 in 2025. WordStat was used to identify thematic patterns in keywords and to perform a hierarchical cluster analysis based on association strength, resulting in a dendrogram with 13 thematic clusters. In the coming months, the team will review the full text of these 230 articles to draw connections and conclusions about the impact of comics on learning skills and concepts.
Living Local History: Participatory Local History in a Rural Swedish Municipality
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-02) Nordeman, Michael
Storfors is a small rural municipality in Sweden with around 4,000 inhabitants. Like many former industrial communities, it faces population decline and changing narratives about the place. In response, Storfors Library initiated a participatory local history project aimed at broadening how the municipality's history is documented, shared and experienced. Rather than focusing solely on archival collections, the library invited residents to contribute their own memories, stories and perspectives. Working in partnership with local heritage associations, schools, study associations, adult language classes for newly arrived residents, artists and researchers from Karlstad University, the library became a hub for community participation and dialogue. Activities included storytelling cafés, lectures and study circles on local culture, youth photography documenting "their Storfors", artistic collaborations and an artist-in-residence programme exploring how a place can be interpreted through dance. The project attracted strong community engagement and local media attention, including coverage by Swedish Television. By inviting residents to co-create the story of their community, the initiative strengthened participation, belonging and local pride. The project also demonstrated how participatory local history can become an enduring part of a public library's work, continuing to create value long after the original project had ended.
The Pacific Manuscripts Bureau: Impact at the intersections of collaboration
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-09-02) James, Kari
The Pacific Manuscripts Bureau (PMB, or PAMBU) was established at the Australian National University in 1968 to make preservation copies of archives and documentary heritage about the Pacific Islands and to make the copies discoverable and accessible to researchers. PMB travels with portable reformatting equipment (first microfilm, now digital) to make copies in-situ in partnership with collection custodians in the islands. We also work with private collections that wouldn’t otherwise be accessible to researchers. We prioritise collections at risk of destruction due to the extreme tropical climate and other risks. These challenges are exacerbated in a changing climate and a persistent digital divide. This poster illustrates the network of collaborations in copying projects for preservation and access; in funding and governance; in advocacy and community relationships; in research and education. This poster shows the impacts that a small organisation (only one full-time member of staff) is able to have through these extensive collaborations: impact on academic and community researchers; impact on communities who’ve been disconnected from culture, history and language due to colonisation and other external impacts; and impact on preservation, with some materials in the PMB collection now the only extant or accessible copies.
The Apila Summer Camp for Children Struggling with Reading
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-31) Kytöniemi, Outi; Niemi, Maria
The Apila Summer Camp is an early literacy intervention developed by Seinäjoki Public Library in partnership with local schools. The program supports second-grade children who do not yet meet expected reading levels before entering third grade. The two-week summer camp combines reading instruction with enjoyable activities designed to foster motivation, confidence, and a positive attitude toward reading. Daily reading sessions are led by a qualified special education teacher and focus on reading fluency, decoding skills, repeated reading, and confidence building. Working in small groups allows children to receive peer support while sharing experiences with others facing similar challenges. The library setting offers a safe, inclusive, and non-school environment that encourages participation and reduces the pressure often associated with learning difficulties. Alongside structured literacy instruction, the camp includes creative activities that strengthen teamwork, self-esteem, and engagement with books. The program also reinforces the library’s role as a community partner in supporting children’s learning and wellbeing. Feedback from parents and teachers indicates increased reading motivation, confidence, and literacy skills among participants. The results suggest that the Apila Summer Camp provides a promising and replicable model for early literacy support through collaboration between schools and public libraries.
At the Crossroads of Curiosity and Caution: Generative AI in the Academic Library
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-31) Flores, Maria Elena; Torres, Ryan
The rapid adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education Institutions is reshaping information discovery, academic research, and learning practices. As trusted facilitators of information literacy, academic libraries are increasingly called upon to guide the ethical, responsible, and critical use of AI technologies. This poster presents findings from a library-led initiative at Heriot-Watt University Dubai involving more than 100 students across multiple academic schools. Through structured AI learning activities, facilitated discussions, and thematic analysis of student feedback, the study explored perceptions, benefits, and concerns surrounding generative AI. Findings indicate that students value AI for improving efficiency, brainstorming, and research support, while expressing concerns regarding academic integrity, information accuracy, data privacy, and ethical use. The study highlights the evolving role of librarians as AI literacy educators, research partners, digital skills facilitators, trusted information advisors, and contributors to institutional AI policy. The poster concludes with practical recommendations for integrating AI literacy, ethical guidance, and institutional frameworks into academic library services to promote responsible and informed engagement with generative AI.
From Access to Intelligence: Transforming Academic Libraries through AI-Enriched Ecosystems - The VinUni Model
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-31) Tin, Tony
As artificial intelligence reshapes higher education, academic libraries must evolve from information providers into intelligent partners in learning, research, and innovation. This poster presents how VinUniversity Library (Vietnam) is transforming into an AI-enriched academic library through the implementation of an AI-Enriched Library Framework built on five interconnected dimensions: Access, Interaction, Creation, Connection, and Immersion. The framework integrates AI across core library services, including AI-powered research assistance, interactive digital publications featuring "chat-with-the-book" functionality, the AI Knowledge Cloud for institutional knowledge discovery, and an AI-driven Problem Lab that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world problem solving. Through practical examples and visual demonstrations, the poster illustrates how these innovations enhance user engagement, personalize learning experiences, and position the library as a strategic partner in institutional transformation. By sharing a scalable and practical model from an emerging higher education institution, this poster contributes to the conference theme, "Libraries Powering Transformation," demonstrating how academic libraries can leverage AI to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen research and teaching, and create sustainable, future-ready learning ecosystems.
Library Labs (LABBBs): libraries powering transformation through co-creation and community innovation
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-31) Gracia, Diego; Losa, Estefanía
Library Labs (LABBBs) is a program launched by the Spanish Ministry of Culture that fosters citizen participation, social innovation, and experimentation in libraries of all types. The program promotes co-creation processes, collective learning, and the development of open projects among libraries, professionals, and the public. All program activities, events, and resources are free and open access. The program is built around a methodology that allows any library to organise a citizen lab, what we call a “library lab”. The library lab has already become a new service in some libraries that offers a space for meeting, experimentation and cooperation between citizens, institutions and local agents, aimed at prototyping cultural and social solutions that strengthen community life. In 2020 we launched a MOOC that shows how to organise a library lab and invites you to do it with the help of a team of experts. 6 years and more than 10.000 participants from 34 different countries later, we´ve built a community of over 2.000 active persons that have participated in the organisation of over 300 library labs, 120 of which are documented in our web.
Micro-Innovation, Macro-Impact: A Collaborative Library-Physician Framework to Combat AI-Health Misinformation via Messaging Platforms
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-31) Huang, Kuoliang
Background: In the AI era, "Infodemics" of deceptive medical advice and AI-synthesized scams pose direct threats to community health. Medlical library and Public library branches, as trusted hubs, must bridge the gap between clinical consultations and the unverified social media information patrons often turn to. Methodology: This project implements a "Zero-Cost, High-Trust" framework via social messaging platforms, emphasizing Physician-Librarian Synergy: Information Prescriptions (Ix): A physician-reviewed curation of authoritative resources addressing common regional diseases, establishing a reliable environment for public self-directed health education within the library. "Verified by Doctor" Portal: A curated interface of evidence-based materials co-reviewed by medical partners to debunk AI-generated myths. Automated Interception: Keyword-triggered "Anti-Scam Alerts" providing immediate warnings and redirecting users to authoritative library collections. Segmented Outreach: Tag-based alerts proactively protecting high-risk demographics, such as the elderly, from trending health scams. Conclusion :This practice proves that "Micro-Innovations" using ubiquitous tools can achieve "Macro-Impact" when integrated with local medical networks. By positioning librarians as strategic partners to family physicians, the library becomes a vital safety net against AI-driven misinformation. This model offers a globally replicable, ethically grounded template for community health literacy
Healing Library: A Public Library Perspective from Türkiye
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-31) Yıldız, Aslıhan Ayça
The Directorate General for Libraries and Publications of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye introduced Healing Library as its 2026 national vision for public libraries. Building on the thematic continuity of the previous Smart Library and Producing Library themes, this vision places people, public good and meaningful community relationships at the centre of library transformation. This poster presents the conceptual framework of the Healing Library approach through three interconnected dimensions: People, Places and Communities. It illustrates how the vision is translated into public library services through creative learning activities, environmental awareness programmes, mobile library services expanding equitable access, and professional collaboration supporting innovation and service development. The poster also presents the scale of Türkiye's public library network using 2025 national statistics, showing how a nationwide system serves millions of users through libraries, programmes and community-based services. Selected examples from public libraries across Türkiye demonstrate how the Healing Library vision is implemented in different local contexts. Together, they present public libraries as welcoming public spaces that foster learning, participation, well-being and stronger communities through inclusive and people-centred services.
Beyond the island: Securing the Digital Future of Museum Libraries through Strategic Partnerships with Stronger Institutions
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-31) Carpio, Michell
Specialized museum libraries often operate as “islands”: they hold unique collections but lack the IT infrastructure needed for global visibility and digital sustainability. This poster argues that long term viability depends on moving from isolation to strategic cooperation. Using the Germanisches Nationalmuseum (GNM) as a case study, we show how high level partnerships enable a specialized institution to remain agile, innovative, and internationally connected. The GNM library’s strategy is built on a multi layered network: • Infrastructure & discovery: participation in the K10plus union catalogue and the Art Discovery Group Catalogue; • Technical synergy: close collaboration with Heidelberg University Library for cataloguing, hosting digital collections, and publishing; • International research: contribution of provenance data to the MEI (Material Evidence in Incunabula) project with Sapienza University of Rome. A key example is the externally funded project “Nuremberg Schembartlauf (1449–1539) – digital” (https://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/de/schembart/index.html), which demonstrates how alliances support scalable workflows and linked open data for complex cultural heritage. The GNM library invites especially specialized museum libraries to rethink their own digital strategies: How can they leverage the technical power of large partners while preserving their distinctive institutional identity?
LibSpeak: Catalyst for Change
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-31) Amio, Angelica
LibSpeak is a series of talks and sessions organise by the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) of BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi in Indonesia. The focus of LibSpeak as a catalyst for change is reinforcing professional development and leadership skills of librarians, teachers, staff, students, and the community. In this digital revolution, librarians must upskill and continuously learn in the future. As librarians and leaders of tomorrow, our responsibilities and tasks go beyond the four walls of the library. Also, through this programme, librarians and libraries design sustainable, resilient, creative, and inclusive activities and services that provide a positive impact on society. The topics include, but are not limited to, Library and Information Science, Media and Information Literacy (MIL), Literature, Reading, Copyright/ Intellectual Property Rights, AI, Educational Technology, the Internet of Things (IOT), Research, Bibliotherapy, Excellent Customer Service, Future-Ready Librarians, and others. Moreover, LibSpeak highlights the library as a dynamic hub for innovation, sustainable development, and changemakers. Therefore, LibSpeak transforms and empowers librarians to be radical learners, visionary leaders, actively responsive to future challenges, and solidifies the importance of the library profession as an agent of social change.

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