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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Books by bike: Why it works?
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-21) Maruška Nardelli
Books by E-Bike is an outreach initiative developed by the Marko Marulić City Library to bring books directly to older citizens and individuals with limited mobility who can no longer visit the library. Using an e-bicycle, a librarian delivers books to users' homes in a practical, sustainable, and cost-effective way. The service requires minimal resources and allows staff to engage with users in a more personal way—offering not just books, but conversation, and a sense of belonging. This project aligns with the theme “Not reinventing the wheel – taking a product or service and repurposing it to suit your specific environment or situation”. While the concept of book lending is foundational to libraries, Books by E-Bike adapts it to a local urban setting using existing resources, staff time, and a simple bicycle. No complex infrastructure was required—only a small shift in approach, staff roles, and use of available resources. The result is a beloved service that reduces isolation, strengthens community ties, and reaffirms the library’s presence in users’ daily lives. By extending traditional services in a new direction, Books by E-Bike demonstrates how even the smallest innovations—when grounded in user needs—can have lasting and meaningful impact. Keywords: library services to the elderly, equal access, inclusion
Designing and launching a Patient Information Service Department in a Children’s Hospital Library: A sase study
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-21) Fatemeh Sheikhshoaei; Maryam Sepahvand
In many countries, hospital libraries, in addition to providing information services to doctors and medical staff, also provide services to patients and their companions. This is more important in children's hospital libraries because the users are children and their families and they need to information more in the hospital environment, and sometimes this information services leads to greater cooperation between children and medical staff. This research was conducted with the aim of providing information services to children in the library of Bahrami Children's Hospital in Tehran and was a case study. The following steps were taken to launch the information services department: 1. Designing an announcement to request donations of money and needed books and disseminating it in the hospital and social networks. disseminating this announcement caused many medical staffs to donate the books needed by this department to the library or participate in their purchase. Also, disseminating it on social networks attracted support from various organizations, and as a result of this step, 2000 versions of the book were collected. 2. Opening of this department with the presence of the hospital director and colleagues and dissemination of the news on the hospital and Tehran University of Medical Sciences websites. 3. Installation of posters to inform patients in different departments of the hospital. As a result of the second and third steps, book lending in this department gradually flourished and reached about 50 loans per month, which was a good figure compared to the 140 active beds of the hospital. Book lending was done by patients, their mothers and companions, and sometimes by the medical staff for patients. 4. Not registering children's books as library property and their entry into the software. As a result of the fourth step, children were not held responsible for possible damage they might cause to books. 5. Setting up a toy shelf in this section and creating the possibility of borrowing and donating these toys. 6. Setting up a storytelling section for children with the help of volunteers. As a result of the fifth and sixth steps, the number of children visiting the library and using the considered section increased. As a result of the actions taken in this study, children felt better about being in the hospital and their treatment, and were generally satisfied with the setting up of this section, so much so that even some patients maintained their connection with the library after recovering and being discharged from the hospital. By designing and launching a section providing information services to hospitalized children, we made children feel better about being in the hospital and their treatment, so that even some patients maintained their connection with the library after recovery and discharge from the hospital. Some children donated their personal books to this section of the library after recovery. The hospital librarian wrote the story book "Sam in the Hospital Library", which was based on a real incident that occurred when one of the sick children was in the library. This research is in line with the topic of using storytelling to successfully support your library - case studies and corresponds to the topic of the poster.
“Future Post Office” by the Shenzhen Library - Write to yourself in ten years’ time
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-21) Fan Cheng; Zhe Liu
The “Future Post Office” program, jointly initiated by the Shenzhen Library and secondary schools, focuses on the mental health and career planning of the teenagers. By asking secondary school graduates to write a “letter” to themselves in ten years’ time, the program aims to help them navigate, motivate and make plans for themselves at their critical stage of life for a better future. With resource development and publicity campaigns undertaken by the Shenzhen Library, it allows students to keep their letters in the “Dream Mailbox” of the library’s automated storage and retrieval system and retrieve them after ten years with the mailbox number. Since its launch in 2024, the program has attracted the participation of over 6,000 teenagers.
Adapting publishing principles and best practices for Repository-Hosted Journals: Sustainable ideas for enhancing local Open Access Publishing
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-19) Andrea Wirth
This poster addresses the question: How can librarians and administrators working with repository-hosted journal editors incorporate best practices into hosted journals without taking on the role of publisher and without overextending themselves? The "Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing" (COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, WAME, 2022) provides foundational guidance for journal publishing. The guidelines cover a robust suite of topics such as authorship, peer review, funding sources, author cost transparency, and licensing and copyright. Publishers with staff who support a suite of journals (whether 10 or 1000) may be able to evaluate and adopt such guidance relatively quickly and uniformly across their brand. However, journals hosted on repositories often operate under a more distributed system of management and without a central publisher. The relationship between libraries and journal editors reflects collaboration and service provision, rather than oversight. This poster will identify ways in which repository administrators can incorporate the "Principles of Transparency" as part of a distributed publishing model. I will use a case study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries to share one approach to incorporating publisher-focused guidance in support of hosted journals.
Are you a super searcher?
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-19) Fabio Digiacomo
SuperSearchers is an information literacy training-of-trainers program, developed by Google in consultation with top information and media literacy experts. The program aims to empower users to contextualize the information they see online, and build upon information literacy best practices to equip users with the skills to make decisions about what content to trust online. In light of recent developments in generative AI, many suggest that information about the way content was created (by AI or otherwise) can be a proxy for assessing trust. However, “Is this AI-generated?” is not equivalent to “Is this trustworthy?” Google has been working to advance a more holistic model of information literacy and content trustworthiness that uses new technological tools like AI watermarking, as well as providing contextual information available on the open web about where a piece of content came from. Through partnerships with libraries, civil society, teachers and journalists, the SuperSearchers program has trained over 15,000 leaders for an estimated reach of 1 million internet users. In 2024, the program was updated to incorporate generative AI and demonstrate how info literacy tools can be applied in the age of AI, as well as to help users protect themselves from online scams.
How to organize an E-Sport Competition in your library?
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-19) Antoine Torrens-Montebello; Youhan Belhout; Amir Benchebchoub
Based on the Valorant and League of Legends competitions organized at the French Institute of Constantine, Algeria, in November 2024, this poster aims at providing a method and a process to organize esports competitions in libraries. For several decades now, video games have been a growing area of activity in libraries around the world. Sitting at the intersection of artistic creation and the entertainment industry, video games represent a major cultural sector that now engages a majority of the global adult population. Video game competitions bring a genuinely sporting dimension to the field: agility, responsiveness, strategy, teamwork, respect for opponents, and gender equality are all key aspects in which libraries can play a crucial role in the future. In particular, libraries can support the discovery, training, and development of new talent within a balanced, protective, and inclusive environment. We therefore present a six-phase method that can serve as a framework for any library wishing to embark on such a project, and we remain at the disposal of the global library community to share our experience.
Mini Library for every department: University of Khorfakkan Library promotes reading culture among its community
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-19) Marwa Alqaydi
This project focused on enhancing book accessibility across the university by establishing mini libraries in each department. A significant number of books from various genres and subjects were stored away in the university library’s storage area, unused and inaccessible to students and staff. To make better use of these resources, the initiative proposed distributing the books to departmental spaces, creating small, open-access libraries tailored to each department’s interests and available space. The process involved inventorying the stored books, categorizing them, and working with department coordinators to determine appropriate allocations. Each mini library was set up with shelves or cabinets in visible, commonly used areas to encourage browsing and reading. This initiative promoted a culture of reading and discovery, and helped integrate general knowledge, literature, and diverse topics into everyday academic life. As a result, staff reported increased engagement with books that were previously forgotten or overlooked. The project demonstrated how repurposing existing resources can enrich the university environment and support lifelong learning beyond the classroom. Keywords: Mini Libraries, Sharing Resources, Reading Cultural, Knowledge Sharing
Harnessing Generative AI for enhanced Archival Metadata: A cross-sector collaboration
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-19) Min Hoon Ee; Haliza Jailani
The National Library Board of Singapore (NLB) is pioneering the use of generative AI to enhance metadata for archival records, improving access to historical materials. This project exemplifies innovation by bridging the gap between archival science and artificial intelligence. The initiative leverages AI tools such as PAIR and Custom GPT to automate metadata generation. PAIR, a generative AI tool for Singapore public officers based on GPT-3.5, was deployed in Phase 1 of the project to analyse archival content such as Singapore's National Day Rally Speeches and Oral History Interviews. In Phase 2, Custom GPT (GPT-4.0) processed an expanded dataset, including Government Records, Press Releases, and News Archives. The AI tools generate Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) headings, and extract named entities (People, Places, Organizations). Phase 3 will include the integration of HybridRAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), combining Text Retrieval and Graph Retrieval tools for enhanced metadata-driven knowledge discovery, harnessing the power of NLB's Knowledge Graph. This cross-sector collaboration optimizes Linked Data API-powered tools, demonstrating how archives can leverage AI and external partnerships to improve metadata access, knowledge discovery, and digital preservation.
The future of our past
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-19) Snežana Nenezić
The Public Library Kruševac has used the opportunities offered by current moment and the development of modern technologies to share the wealth of physical collections from the bookshelves with a wider audience in the virtual space 24/7. In this way library introduces new readers to old newspapers and evants importan for the history of the City, writers whose work has almost disappeared from the bookshelves over time – Collection of the literary work of Jelena J. Dimitrijević (1862-1945). Library made available local knowledge to be a part of the national corpus and contributed to the creation of new content and the social future. In order to make knowledge accessible, part of the material is available in digital thematic collections at www.nbks.org.rs. Archival Materials from Kuzman Nikolić (1923-2009) relates to evants during World War II in Kruševac - the materials are indispensable for history research. The newspapers published by city’s factories are the document of the City’s Industrial Heritage on the bookshelves – important for further development of the industry. The Library has been cooperating with the factories, especially with the TRAYAL CORPORATION founded in 1889. year as “Obilićevo”. Keywords: public libraries, digital collections, industrial heritage
Impact and Initiatives – Promoting “STEM” Education in Sabah through U-Science’s UMS Vision
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-19) Zawawi Tiyunin; Mohd Faizal Hamzah
STEM education at UMS has been an instrumental part of fostering scientific and technological literacy in Sabah. Based on statistical data, U-Science has been actively engaged in implementing various STEM initiatives to enhance the understanding and application of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics among students, educators, and the wider community. These initiatives include workshops, seminars, and collaborations with schools, universities, and industry partners. Over the years, U-Science has recorded significant participation in STEM-related events, contributing to the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. This abstract provides an overview of U-Science’s efforts in promoting STEM education, with a focus on key statistics that demonstrate its impact in terms of student engagement, community involvement, and future career development in STEM fields.
Night of the Libraries – For the First Time Nationwide in Germany: 4th of April 2025
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-18) Juliana Pranke
The poster presents the first nation-wide „Night of the Libraries" in Germany on April 4, 2025. Over 1,800 libraries participated, organising over 4,300 events and pulling more than 250,000 visitors. (On a beautiful balmy spring night, no less!) We will share facts and figures and lessons learnt as well as a few visuals of the participating large and small city libraries, island libraries, university libraries, bookmobiles, school libraries, patient libraries, special libraries, and a prison library. The events included author readings, lectures, game nights for the whole family, workshops in maker-spaces, visits by opera singers from the Komische Oper Berlin, yoga and gaming workshops, stuffed animal sleepovers, and exciting library tours through the stacks. The media response was enormous, too. The Night of Libraries is an initiative of the German Library Association (dbv) and its 16 regional associations. It took place nationwide for the first time. The Night of Libraries, which will take place every two years, aims to draw nationwide attention to the diverse offerings and services offered by libraries and invite all citizens to rediscover their local libraries. The next nationwide Night of Libraries will take place in 2027. For more information visit www.nachtderbibliotheken.de (mostly in German).
International Galaxy Library
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-18) Shawky Salem; Marwa El Sahn
IGL is an Innovation idea to create a future library aims to save and preserve the world heritage in outsider place, either in Galaxy or Orbit. This concept was brainstormed due to military tensions in three regions worldwide—the Russia-Ukraine war, the Middle East conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the China-Taiwan dispute—fears of dragging to “III WORLD WAR” have intensified, posing a serious threat to human civilization and world heritage. The IGL could be uploaded into orbit or positioned in deep space, using advanced storage technologies. It would serve as a backup of human civilization, protecting our heritage from potential global catastrophes—whether caused by war, climate disasters, or unforeseen cosmic events. This repository would store philosophical works, historical documents, scientific discoveries, technological advancements, artistic masterpieces, linguistic records, architectural designs and other documents. Plus, a vast digital archive containing humanity's greatest achievements in science, art, literature, and culture. The main resources of this imagination will be: libraries; aggregators; depositories; publishers; national archives; social media and networks; internet archives; & UNESCO MOW.
& Picture Books: A support program for emerging picture book authors
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-18) Song-Ah Chae
Initiated in 2024, the National Library for Children and Young Adults(Republic of Korea) is running a new program to support Korean picture book authors and to promote reading culture. NLCY uses the rich and vast library resources to support the creation of picture books and aim to naturally expose children and young adults to the process, thereby increasing their interest in reading. ㅇ Project title: & Picture Books ㅇ Who can join? - Emerging picture book authors (20 authors) ㅇ What is provided to the authors 1. Workshops 2. Mentoring sessions 2. Picture book creation rooms 3. Access to library resources 4. Support for dummies and its promotion
Bridging the regional Divide: Cross - System Collaboration of Reading Equity for Rural Children in China
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2024-09-18) Xinyu Chen
Regional disparities in development are a major obstacle to achieving sustainable national development. The lack of reading resources for rural children is a prime example of this structural inequality. As a localized effort to implement the UN 2030 SDG 4 Quality Education and SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, Gaozhou Library actively seeks support from the Gaozhou Municipal authorities, Sun Yat-sen University to establish a sustainable government-university-library partnership that systematically promotes equitable access to reading resources for children in rural areas of Gaozhou. Specifically, it involves three key implementation pathways: First, in terms of mechanism innovation, they established an observation station in Gaozhou, and co-launched China's first reading plan for rural children. In addition, they created a specialized teaching and research section for reading services to integrate cross-system resources. Second, in terms of practical service, they jointly implemented a series of summer reading services for children. Third, in terms of capacity building, they continued to conduct surveys and research, develop standardized children's reading promotion toolkits, accumulate practical knowledge and built replicable and sustainable service models. Through government policy guarantees, academic research support from university, and public library services, the reading rights of rural children in Gaozhou are being increasingly safeguarded. Keywords：Reading Equity；Rural Children's Reading；Cross-System Collaboration
Empowering the next generation of Librarians: NPSIG’s role in Global Knowledge Sharing
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-18) Paria Aria; Massoomeh Niknia
The New Professionals Special Interest Group (NPSIG) is a global network within IFLA dedicated to supporting early-career librarians and LIS students since its founding in 2004. Celebrating its 20th anniversary last year, NPSIG continues to provide a dynamic platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and professional development. The group organizes interactive events, including webinars, contests, and online social gatherings. NPSIG is also active during WLIC by hosting IFLACamp, the librarians' flash mob, and various WLIC sessions. This poster highlights how NPSIG fosters global collaboration, embraces creativity, and empowers emerging library professionals. Through initiatives such as IFLACamp, a pre-WLIC event, and various networking events and webinars, NPSIG equips new professionals with essential skills and a global perspective. This poster encourages attendees to engage with NPSIG and contribute to this thriving community as it continues to evolve and celebrate two decades of innovation and collaboration in the library field.
Language Revitalisation in Welsh Public Libraries: Exploring how Libraries are supporting the Welsh Government’s Target to reach 1 Million Welsh Speakers by 2050
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-18) Lucy Davies
In 2017, the Welsh Government unveiled its ambitious language strategy. ‘Cymraeg 2050’ aims to achieve 1 million Welsh speakers in Wales by 2050 by increasing the number of Welsh speakers and the number of people who use Welsh daily. This poster explores how public libraries are supporting the Welsh Government to reach this target by providing bilingual and Welsh language activities and cultural events for children and adults, free access to Welsh literature and language learning resources, and opportunities to use Welsh with library staff and other members of the community. Through interviews with library users who are Welsh Learners and Welsh Speakers, this research explores how public libraries may have influenced library users' perceptions of the Welsh language; how public libraries provide accessible opportunities to learn and use the Welsh language in predominantly English speaking areas; and how important library users perceive public libraries to be in increasing the number of Welsh speakers. More broadly, this poster explores how public libraries can support and increase the use of minority languages in the communities they serve, and why it is important to explore the experiences and opinions of . Keywords: Welsh, Public Libraries, Minority Languages
Convergent Light of Humanities – Decisive Moment in History
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-18) Kaman Li
Every year, our school library celebrates World Book Week. In light of the unprecedented intensity of global conflicts in recent years, we are reminded of the lessons history can teach us. This is why we have chosen "Decisive Moments in History" as the focal theme for this year's World Book Week. Inspired by the work of Austrian author Stefan Zweig, who narrates historical events that underscore how small decisions by individuals can have a profound impact on humanity, we organized a variety of related activities. We also collaborated with diverse sectors, including businesses, humanitarian organizations, and foreign school libraries, to promote this idea. This initiative aligns with the theme "Uniting Knowledge, Building the Future" of this year's IFLA Congress. Keywords: Humanitarianism, humanities, change, decision making, SDGs
More Than Just A Makeover: The Transformation of a Historically Disadvantaged Medical University Library
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-12) Kabelo Kgarosi; Rirhandzu Mhinga
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Library, originally established in 1976 as the Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA) Library, located in the Ga-Rankuwa Township in Pretoria, holds a significant place in South Africa’s academic history as the first and only Health Sciences University Library that serving black students during the apartheid era. After 48 years, the library underwent a major refurbishment, transitioning from a traditional knowledge repository into a dynamic, technology-rich learning space for 21st-century users. The refurbishment focused on space optimization, technology integration, and accessibility. Repurposing spaces into high-tech labs, postgraduate research centre, individual and collaborative learning spaces. A state-of-the-art podcast studio was also incorporated, to ensure a high broadcast-quality audio content for academic and creative projects. This refurbishment demonstrates how libraries can adapt to the digital age by balancing smart space utilization, cutting-edge technological advancement, user-centered and relaxed study spaces designed to foster creativity and learning. This transformation positions the SMU Library as a model for modern academic libraries, demonstrating how Historically Disadvantaged Institutional (HDI’s) libraries can adapt to technological advancements while maintaining a user-centred approach. Keywords: Library refurbishment, Health Science Libraries, User-centred design, Historically Disadvantaged Institution (HDI)
S.O.S. Heritage: Save Our School Heritage
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-12) Marija Miletić
Preserving the Maritime Past: Educating for the Future.The city of Bakar, Croatia, has a rich maritime tradition, excelling in shipbuilding, trade, and seafarer education. Maritime School Bakar, established in 1849, is the oldest naval institution in Croatia. Its library holds 244 rare books (printed before 1850), under special protection by the Republic of Croatia. Maritime School Bakar with the project ''S.O.S. Heritage: Save Our School Heritage'' was one of the participants of The Europe Challenge 2024, an annual program that brings together teams from libraries and communities across Europe to address social isolation, inequality, disinformation, and other local challenges by developing creative solutions with support from the European Cultural Foundation and its partners. This project demonstrates how school libraries can play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage through innovative activities. Students and teachers participated in workshops on storytelling, restoration, and heritage interpretation, learning how to preserve cultural identity through creative methods such as storytelling and gamification. The final exhibition, titled ''The Secrets of the School Library'', showcased the value of our heritage to the community—a legacy we must pass on to future generations. This initiative can serve as a model for other educational institutions facing similar challenges.
Library In The 21st Century – Estonian Librarians’ Vision of the Future and Library Service Evaluation Model
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-12) Katre Riisalu Krista Visas; Krista Visas
„Library in the 21st century“ was the most important project led by the Estonian Librarians Association that involved the whole library community. The project fulfilled its intended purpose to find a common focus for the future of all library types in Estonia, and try to understand and find a common ground for future roles of libraries. Many changes in the society need to be considered as they affect the work that libraries do. Workshops and group discussions took place to find answers to questions such as what makes a library a good library; what are the basic services that should be present at every library; what would be the role of a library in 2030? As a result of the discussions, the challenges faced by Estonian libraries in the near future were pinned down in black and white along with possible directions of development and plans for the near future. All of this was initiated by the librarians themselves. As a result of the discussions, we created a Vision Document “Library on the 21st century”. Our vision is value-based which could be expected of a library as an important pillar of culture in a society. Wise citizens are reading citizens. As a further development of the vision document, a model was developed for evaluating public library services. The vision aims to support the development of libraries so that they are accessible and available, popularize reading and shape reading habits, strategically managed, offer development opportunities, smart and innovative, environmentally conscious and responsible, and actively involve communities. Survey participants were asked to rate the current state of the library in the above areas. The Vision Document would serve as an exemplary model for future strategic decision making while serving as a possibility to contribute and influence library politics.

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