World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) Posters

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From Shelves to Society: Powering Public Library Transformation in Pakistan through Digital Access, Community Engagement, and Inclusive Outreach
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-19) Bashir, Faiza; Khanum, Almas
In Pakistan, public libraries are progressively transcending their conventional functions in order to address changing community demands. This poster offers "From Shelves to Society," a workable concept for using an integrated service approach to turn public libraries into welcoming, user-centered environments. Three pillars form the foundation of the model. Digitization, digital libraries, and audiobooks are examples of digital access, which makes knowledge more accessible and adaptable. The goal of community engagement is to promote conversation, social contact, and a reading culture through interactive programs like book clubs and Human Library sessions. In order to provide services to underserved and distant regions, Outreach and Inclusion places a strong emphasis on programs like Library on Wheels. Increased user involvement in library programming, better access for underrepresented groups, higher digital literacy, and a resurgence of community interest in public library spaces are some of the major results of first deployment. The library's function as a center for education, social contact, and cross-cultural exchange is further strengthened by the combination of these services. This model shows how coordinated services can produce significant social and educational effect and provides useful insights for public libraries operating in resource-constrained environments by presenting a coherent and scalable framework.
Empowering Communities through AI-Driven Information Literacy in Libraries
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-19) Shikhaliyeva, Gunel
In the context of accelerating digital transformation, libraries are increasingly recognized as key institutions in fostering reliable, inclusive, and critically engaged information ecosystems. This poster presents a practice-based initiative implemented at the National Aviation Academy Library, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into information literacy instruction to strengthen students critical thinking and digital competencies. Aligned with the theme “Libraries Powering Transformation,” the project demonstrates how the National Aviation Academy Library can address emerging challenges such as misinformation, algorithmic bias, and the growing role of generative AI in knowledge production. Through structured workshops and interactive training sessions, participants are introduced to AI technologies while developing skills in evaluating information credibility, understanding data ethics, and navigating complex digital environments. The initiative emphasizes engagement with students and underrepresented user groups, promoting equitable access to digital knowledge and skills within the National Aviation Academy Library. Preliminary findings indicate increased user confidence in assessing online information and greater awareness of ethical issues related to AI. Overall, the project highlights the transformative role of the National Aviation Academy Library as an educator and facilitator and proposes a scalable model adaptable across diverse library contexts to foster informed, resilient, and digitally literate communities.
More Than A Checkbox: APALA’s Evaluation Rubric for Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth Literature
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-18) Leathersich, Becky; Park Dahlen, Sarah
The APALA Evaluation Rubric for Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth Literature (APALA Rubric) was created by an Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Family Literacy Focus subcommittee for the purpose of providing a resource to support library workers in evaluating youth literature. The APALA Rubric is framed by Asian Critical Theory, especially the tenets of Asianization, counterstorytelling, and intersectionality. The Rubric can be applied to evaluating youth literature in collections around the world. The Rubric is guided by the following: What impact does this book have on a child or teen reader’s understanding of themselves and the world in which they live? The poster will be organized by categories (such as stereotypes, humanity, power, agency) and include application examples. We will also share the impact the Rubric has had by people who work in classrooms, libraries, and the publishing industry about how they use the Rubric and how it has impacted their work. Given the rapid increase in Asian American children’s books being published in the US, as well as the increase in imported Asian books, it is even more important for people to understand the contours of Asian diaspora literature for youth.
Towards the Future Library: NCL Southern Branch & LIS Innovation Lab
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-18) Hung, Wei-Hsiang; Lue, Pau-Kuei
The National Central Library (NCL) Southern Branch is set to open in Tainan City, southern Taiwan, and it is much more than just a place to store books. Moving away from traditional, monumental library designs, this facility embraces a philosophy of "openness and transparency." By integrating natural greenery with advanced digital technology, it strives to become a vibrant hub for knowledge exchange and professional development in the region. To lead the transformation of the library profession, the Southern Branch has established the "LIS Innovation Lab." This lab is designed to serve as a national venue for professional training and the implementation of emerging technologies. Its service planning focuses on two core pillars: "ACTIVE Framework for Professional Empowerment" and "Innovative and Inclusive Service R&D." Pillar 1: ACTIVE Framework for professional empowerment The framework offers an extensive curriculum that redefines librarians' expertise. It covers foundational topics such as Advanced Information Organization and Collection Development, while diving deep into modern essentials like AI-driven applications, Media and Information Literacy, and Social Media Marketing. Furthermore, courses in Design Thinking, Service Quality Management, and Innovative Spatial Design are provided to enhance librarians' capacity for digital transformation and service optimization. Pillar 2: Innovative and Inclusive Service R&D The Service R&D initiative serves as a collaborative incubator, transforming library services into smart, inclusive community platforms. Partnering with cross-disciplinary experts and universities, the lab focuses on developing smart, inclusive service models for diverse groups, including programs for infant literacy, youth co-creation, and technology-enhanced services for senior citizens and new residents. Through the LIS Innovation Lab, we are building a space where librarians can grow, experiment, and dream big together. By participating in these diverse workshops and professional certification courses, librarians will gain the practical skills to lead the way into a new era. This lab stands as a powerful engine to reshape the future of library services and bring a fresh, modern perspective to communities all across Taiwan.
Traversing the Canadian Indigenous Metadata Landscape
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-17) MacLeod, Kaia; Dahl, Susan; Reiche, Ingrid
This poster provides an analysis of a subset of Indigenous subject headings that appear across various vocabularies. As part of our ongoing project to decolonize Indigenous subject headings, we gathered and examined various Indigenous headings compiled and proposed by other institutions and compared and identified discrepancies among the headings. Our analysis also includes local subject headings we have applied to our digitized collections. We show where these headings conflict across the vocabularies and make recommendations on which vocabulary would be best suited for certain scenarios. For example, some organizations are further ahead with their approach to named groups, and others have made strides in adapting a more Canadian focus to topical headings. We also highlight headings of particular interest to our local region (Western Canada) that would be a priority for us and flagged any gaps in coverage where we can perhaps contribute headings and make them available to the wider community. We also show some examples of various visualizations we created that depict the relationships among the headings using various visualization software (Excel, Flourish). It is our hope that other institutions can use these comparisons in their decolonization efforts rather than “reinventing the wheel.” Keywords: Indigenous knowledge, Decolonization, Subject headings, Metadata, Knowledge organization, Controlled vocabularies, Cataloguing, Indigenous metadata, Linked data, Cultural heritage
From Local Impact to Global Transformation: Collaborative Library Networks for Sustainable Futures
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-17) Yavuzdemir, Merve
As Türkiye prepares for its COP31 Presidency, the General Directorate for Libraries and Publications is mobilising over 1,300 public libraries as trusted, inclusive hubs for climate literacy, community engagement and action. Grounded in Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) and Paris Agreement Article 12, this nationwide effort connects reliable information with public awareness, lifelong learning, participation and advocacy. Libraries translate climate commitments into locally meaningful programmes through staff capacity-building, climate collections, intergenerational activities and community dialogue. Local initiatives are documented, connected and amplified nationally; through international library networks, their knowledge and experience contribute to global knowledge exchange and well-being. The poster transforms this approach into a participatory experience: visitors select one of 100 squares, explore its climate concept, discuss its relevance to libraries and communities, and place it on the matching term, gradually revealing a shared image. This collective act embodies the poster’s central argument: libraries are accessible knowledge infrastructures that connect global goals with informed, resilient and empowered communities. By making local action visible and linking it to national advocacy and international cooperation, libraries can strengthen inclusive climate action on the road to COP31 and beyond. Keywords: climate literacy; public libraries; Action for Climate Empowerment; COP31; community engagement.
The Role of Information Specialists in Scientific Publishing: A Case Study of Saudipedia
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-17) Alghamdi, Iyman Saad; Alshehri, Hamed Hassan
This study examines the digital transformation in scientific publishing and the transition of reference works from traditional print formats to dynamic digital platforms. It aims to investigate the role of information specialists in scientific publishing within governmental digital encyclopedias, using Saudipedia as a case study. Utilizing a descriptive-analytical methodology, the study addresses how information specialists contribute to content credibility, organization, and sustainability. Key operational responsibilities include source verification, knowledge organization and taxonomy structuring, applying metadata and indexing standards, maintaining editorial neutrality and quality assurance, and optimizing content discoverability for search engines and AI tools. The findings indicate that relying on verified scientific and institutional sources significantly enhances public trust. Ultimately, the study highlights the evolution of information specialists from traditional information custodians to active contributors in digital knowledge production and governance. Keywords: Information Specialists, Scientific Publishing, Digital Encyclopedias, Knowledge Organization, Government Information, Saudipedia
Active Citizenship - The Participation Game
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-17) Dale, Dorthe Sofie; Bergsland, Marte; Rage, Anne-Britt; Silvestre, Susana; Vole, Karstein; Kristung, Aleksander
This game is an innovative, practice-based tool that empowers libraries to strengthen democratic participation, foster dialogue, and build more inclusive communities. Developed through a collaboration between Boost Your Thinking in Portugal, Lier library in Norway, artist Anne Britt Rage, and illustrator Karstein Volle in Finland, the game transforms complex societal topics into accessible, facilitated discussions that invite citizens to co-create solutions. Rooted in the idea of libraries as “houses of democracy,” the project works through playful methodology and structured participatory tools. The game equips librarians with new skills in facilitation, community engagement, and democratic dialogue. Its design combines four card decks enabling participants to explore diverse perspectives, identify challenges, and envision actionable civic initiatives. The game has been tested in both libraries and online groups, involving interdisciplinary teams, citizens across generations, and community organisations. The results demonstrate highly engaged participants, richer cross-generational dialogue, and a practical tool that delivers real impact. The game is free to download and print and offers a scalable model that libraries worldwide can adopt to activate citizenship, and nurture connected, resilient communities.
Roots, Rhythms, and Resilience: Caribbean Libraries as Catalysts for Mental Health
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-16) St Rose, Daisy; Symister, Mya
Mental health is a significant yet often unspoken challenge across the Caribbean, shaped by intergenerational trauma, colonial legacies, and cultural silence. This article positions libraries as essential community institutions that can promote resilience, healing, and social well-being while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Drawing on Caribbean library practice and regional psychological research, it presents a framework built around three interconnected themes: Roots, which explores cultural heritage as a source of identity, belonging, and healing; Rhythms, which highlights storytelling, bibliotherapy, and community engagement as pathways to connection, inclusion, and social cohesion; and Resilience, which focuses on safe spaces, crisis response, mental health literacy, and the ethical stewardship of sensitive psychological data. The findings demonstrate that libraries have considerable yet underutilised potential to decolonise collections, deliver culturally responsive resilience-building programmes, and protect mental health information through partnerships with regional organisations. By recognising libraries as trusted, community-centred institutions, this article calls for greater policy investment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and culturally responsive programming to strengthen psychological well-being, reduce inequalities, preserve cultural heritage, and foster a healthier, more resilient Caribbean.
How a School Library Powers Educational Transformation: From Eco-Reading to AI Humanities
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-16) Jang, Hyogyeong; Joo, Kyoung
A school library can be the heart of a school: a place where students explore big questions about the world and their place in it. This poster shares a two-year whole-school reading programme led by a teacher-librarian at a Korean high school, built on five steps: Read, Discuss, Dialogue, Experience and Act, Create. In the first year, under the theme “Our Efforts for a Better World,” students explored ecological issues through non-competitive reading discussions, author talks, and an overnight camp on climate change and fast fashion. They joined an upcycling and clothing-swap workshop with local activists and an eco-humanities camp with wetland walks. The year ended with eco-themed poems and stories published by students. In the second year, the theme shifted to “Finding Our Humanity in the Age of AI.” Students again joined non-competitive reading discussions and AI-humanities camps, including a four-school joint camp. The year ended with a student-published short fiction collection. One learning journey, two different themes, four student-published books. A school library can connect students with real-world issues, engage the community, and turn readers into changemakers: a replicable model for educational transformation.
Bridging Gaps Through Storytelling: Advancing Literacy Equity Among Indigenous Children In Bawong, Perak
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-16) Ariffin, Suraya; Badarudin, Nadiatun Syafiqah
This project presents a community-based literacy intervention conducted at the Community Library of Bawong, Perak, Malaysia, focusing on Orang Asli children who experience limited access to reading materials and exhibit low literacy proficiency despite school attendance. Previous observations and community feedback indicated that many children were unable to read, highlighting a persistent literacy gap among indigenous communities. In response, this project aims to revitalise the underutilised community library as an inclusive learning space and to introduce early literacy through storytelling as a culturally sensitive and relationship-centred approach. The intervention aimed to provide Orang Asli children with early reading exposure, foster confidence and self-expression and encourage meaningful engagement with library resources. The facilitator acts as a storyteller and literacy guide, conducting interactive storytelling sessions, shared reading activities and complementary creative activities appropriate to the children’s developmental levels. A qualitative observational approach was employed to document changes in children’s participation, interest in books and behavioural responses. Findings indicate that sustained, personalised engagement, rather than one-off or large-scale initiatives, plays a critical role in building trust, promoting consistent library use and cultivating positive reading attitudes. This project highlights the potential of community libraries as agents of inclusive literacy and social equity and proposes a replicable low-cost model for supporting indigenous children’s access to knowledge within a human rights and sustainability framework.
Capturing the Memorable Points of Cultural Heritage Images: Development of an Intelligent Metadata Annotation Tool for Cultural Heritage Image Resources Integrating Iconography and AI
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-14) Yang, Xuan; Yan, Chengxi; Li, Jiayi; Lan, Jingyu; Wang, Kangbei
This project aims to design a new AI-enabled tool for deep semantic annotation of content-level metadata for cultural heritage images, providing a convenient, open, and intelligent metadata indexing toolkit for cultural heritage preservation institutions worldwide. Based on Panofsky's iconographic theory, the tool supports a comprehensive scope of metadata annotation. In addition to basic metadata (e.g. title, creator, creation date, genre, and material), it also covers multi-level iconographic objects and their descriptions—from abstract conceptual categories (people, places, animals, plants) to fine-grained concrete instances (e.g., maids,emperors, pine trees, river boats). One crucial feature is the automatic indexing module based on the fine-tuned SAM (Segment Anything Model) deep neural network, which delivers accurate object detection and classification. The interactive indexing plug-in enables personalized editing, revision, and reindexing, and establishes semantic links between individual records and external knowledge bases like DB pedia and China Biographical Database. Deployed in cooperated Chinese museums and libraries, the tool has significantly improved metadata cataloging, semantic indexing depth, and workflow efficiency. It provides essential technical support for digital storytelling, cultural memory preservation, image analysis, and intelligent services of Chinese cultural heritage, and inspires further exploration and optimization of intelligent metadata annotation systems for cultural heritage resources.
Towards Inclusive and Equitable Knowledge Systems: The Evolving Role of Academic Libraries in India
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-14) Patra, Nihar Kanta
Academic libraries in India are undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from passive repositories into active agents of social inclusion, cultural preservation, and national development. This presentation explores how libraries are fostering inclusive knowledge dissemination through outreach-driven, policy-aligned, and community-focused initiatives across diverse regions. It highlights information literacy efforts such as village adoption and science outreach programmes that promote scientific awareness, digital skills, and critical thinking among rural and underprivileged communities, strengthening links between higher education and society. The presentation also examines libraries' advocacy for equitable access to scholarly resources through national subscription initiatives and open-access promotion, enabling students and researchers from resource-constrained institutions to participate more effectively in global scholarship. Further, it discusses the creation of archival platforms to preserve shared historical, cultural, and indigenous knowledge, alongside the development of a dedicated Northeast repository documenting regional heritage, oral traditions, and local histories. Together, these initiatives demonstrate how academic libraries can align with national priorities of digital inclusion, cultural sustainability, and knowledge equity. The presentation emphasizes that strategic collaboration, localized outreach, and policy engagement are key to transforming libraries into hubs of empowerment, innovation, and long-term cultural continuity.
Improving Access to Oral Histories: ASR for Accented and Variant English in Libraries and Archives
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-14) Elam, Jesse
Libraries and archives care for long-form audio collections such as oral histories, interviews, lectures, and community recordings, yet these materials often remain difficult to search, caption, describe, and share. This poster presents an ongoing project to develop an automatic speech recognition (ASR) workflow that improves access to spoken collections, especially those featuring accented English, regional varieties of English, mixed-language speech, and community-based vocabulary. Designed with libraries and archives in mind, the system creates speaker-attributed, searchable transcripts that can support accessibility, discovery, description, and research use. It is especially suited to long recordings that are common in oral history and archival work. The project also explores fairer ways to evaluate transcription quality when recordings include local terms, variant spellings, or language-specific form. This custom ASR program is intended to support staff, improve access, and strengthen stewardship of cultural memory held in long-form audiovisual collections for diverse communities.
Exploring User Acceptance of Virtual Counter Service: A Case Study at Kaohsiung Medical University
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-14) Hsu, Shu Chien; Lee, Hui-Chu
To address rapid advances in AI, Kaohsiung Medical University Library launched an AI-powered Virtual Counter Service in June 2023, integrating ChatGPT to provide both text and voice consultations. This study examines user acceptance and experience to inform AI library development. A mixed-methods approach was employed. Surveys conducted during Library Week in 2023 and 2024 yielded 452 and 473 valid responses, respectively, while in-depth interviews with five frequent users were conducted in 2025. Results indicate that satisfaction with convenience, efficiency, and response accuracy exceeded 94%. The system evolved from a text-based interface to an interactive model with voice recognition. Ongoing enhancements include expanding the Knowledge Base, improving response accuracy, optimizing the interface, implementing feedback mechanisms, and strengthening book search functions. Agent AI will be further integrated to enhance proactive and context-aware services. Findings reveal strong user acceptance and high intention to use. Integrating survey and interview results not only enhances service awareness but also strengthens the library’s innovative and intelligent image. As AI Agents technologies continue to advance, user-centered design will further improve experiences and drive digital transformation in libraries.
Connecting Teaching and Research in School Libraries
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-13) Nicolau, Maria Fe; Lujanac, Antonija
Inspired by the IFLA–UNESCO School Library Manifesto 2025, this poster presents school libraries as inclusive, creative, and research-informed learning environments that support quality education, access to information, literacy, critical thinking, collaboration, and student well-being. The poster showcases the work of two school librarians, Dr. Maria Fe Nicolau from BINUS Simprug School in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Ms. Antonija Lujanac from Dobriša Cesarić Primary School in Zagreb, Croatia. Through the CTRL+ Erasmus+ project, they explore how educational research can be connected with everyday school practice through research literacy, collaborative inquiry, and the Research Lead role. In their school libraries, project ideas are translated into hands-on learning experiences, curated resources, reflective inquiry, inclusive learning spaces, and international professional exchange. The poster also highlights the authors’ long-term collaboration through Global Librarians, International Association of School Librarianship, Erasmus+ projects, virtual digital storytelling, conferences, and professional development activities for school librarians and teachers. By connecting local practice with global professional networks, the poster demonstrates how school libraries can become dynamic hubs for innovation, inclusion, teaching, research, and lifelong learning. Keywords: school libraries; research-informed practice; inclusive learning spaces; Global Librarians.
Enhancing Digital Inclusion: Effects of Kiosk Education Programs for Older Adults
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-13) Lee, Jiyeon
As self-service kiosks rapidly proliferate across everyday environments, they have become a central interface for accessing essential services across sectors such as dining, retail, and public administration. However, older adults often face significant challenges when using kiosks, such as anxiety, low self-efficacy, and avoidance behaviors. Despite the growing implementation of kiosk training programs for older adults by local public institutions, empirical evidence on their effectiveness remains limited. This study examines the psychological and behavioral effects of a kiosk education program for adults aged 55 and older using a mixed-methods design. A total of 80 participants are surveyed before and after the kiosk education program to assess changes in anxiety, avoidance, and self-efficacy. In-depth interviews are conducted with 20 participants to explore perceived changes in kiosk use. Additionally, a follow-up task-based assessment involving 10 participants is conducted approximately one month after the program to examine the sustainability of learning outcomes. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of both psychological and behavioral impacts of kiosk education. By examining not only immediate outcomes but also longer-term retention, this study offers evidence-based insights for designing effective digital literacy initiatives for public libraries, tailored to older adults. Keywords : Digital Inclusion, Older Adults, Kiosk Education
The City Desk Project: What If the Library Came to You?
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-12) Bian, Yue; Yuan, Qin; Liu, Tao; Deng, Zhibin
In Futian District, Shenzhen, rather than focusing on how to attract people into libraries, we bring library services to the spaces where people already spend their daily lives. Built around the concept of “City Furniture”, the City Desk is not just a service facility but a piece of warm, human-centered urban furniture. The project reimagines the library experience by extracting its most frequently used core services—borrowing, reading, or just sitting—and reconfiguring them as independent and mobile units. The project is integrated into various urban settings including bank branches, office lobbies, parks, and residential areas. In terms of its operational model, Futian Library provides book collections, self-service kiosks, a unified borrow-and-return system, and AI-powered technical support, while community partners contribute venues, daily operations, and programming resources. Together, they bring to life urban spaces that feel warm, personal, and alive. Since its launch in 2023, the project has established 7 service stations, each of which accommodates 300-500 curated books and collectively serves over 30 surrounding communities. As of March 2026, the City Desk initiative has attracted over 100,000 visits, circulated more than 50,000 books, and maintained user satisfaction above 95%. KEYWORDS: City Furniture, The Futian Library, Accessibility
Transforming the Phygital Library Experience: From complaints to Cutting-Edge Innovations
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-12) Tancharoen, Parima
As digital transformation happens, seamlessly integrating physical spaces and online platforms (Phygital) is a critical challenge for academic libraries worldwide. Aligning with the "Transforming our Libraries" theme, this qualitative research develops a Data-Driven Service Innovation Model for the Thammasat University Library to deliver user experiences reflecting its L-I-F-E (Learning Journey, Infinite Inspiration, Friendly Library, Engaging Experience) vision. The study progresses through three strategic phases. Phase 1 delves into the Voice of Customer (VoC) over three years using Data Mining and Social Listening. By applying Sentiment Analysis to isolate negative feedback, the study accurately diagnoses critical service friction points. Phase 2 inductively synthesizes these pain points across various touchpoints to construct a preliminary, genuinely user-centric innovation model. Phase 3 evaluates the model’s robustness through in-depth expert interviews, employing a novel Hybrid Framework of SERVQUAL and e-SERVQUAL, guided by the L-I-F-E vision. The outcome is a validated Phygital service model rooted in authentic user voices. In the end, this project offers a scalable blueprint for libraries globally, demonstrating how to systematically transform user complaints into a seamless, engaging library ecosystem. Keywords: Library Service Innovation, Voice of Customer, Sentiment Analysis
Empowering Library Professionals: A Microlearning Platform for Digital Skill Development
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2026-08-12) Mrázová, Michaela; Javorčík, Tomáš
Rapid digitisation of library services requires librarians to continuously develop their digital competencies, yet training provision in Czechia remains fragmented, non-personalised, and lacks a shared competency reference framework. No validated, role-specific digital competency model exists for Czech library staff, nor a platform that systematically adapts learning to individual needs and entry level. Digitorium addresses this gap through a mixed-methods design. Multi-phase content analysis of DigComp 3.0, DigCompEdu and DigCompOrg, cross-referenced with Czech national qualification standards (NSK), underpins a competency model for three job profiles: frontline librarian, senior librarian–methodologist, and library director. The model is validated by expert panel and operationalised in an adaptive microlearning platform: entry-level self-assessment and format preference generate a personalised learning pathway of short, role-specific modules, followed by post-assessment, learning analytics and semi-structured interviews. Outputs are a validated role-specific competency model with behavioural indicators, a diagnostic self-assessment instrument, and a functional adaptive learning environment designed for scalability across the Czech public library network. The poster presents the framework's construction and the platform architecture, inviting comparison with parallel initiatives internationally. Keywords: digital competencies, continuing professional development, microlearning, adaptive learning, DigComp, public libraries

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