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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The RSCVD Initiative – Empowering Global Resource Sharing
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-06) Peter Bae; Silvana Mangiarancina; Giovanna Colombo; Debora Mazza; Stefania Marzocchi
The Resource Sharing Collaborative and Voluntary Document Delivery (RSCVD) Initiative, launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis, unites libraries struggling to access and share resources. This international project, driven by volunteer librarians and IFLA's Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Standing Committee, fosters crucial collaboration and breaks down barriers to access. RSCVD uniquely bridges gaps between existing networks, particularly across national borders. This project developed the open source "Talaria" platform as a sustainable solution for libraries lacking their own resource sharing infrastructure. Talaria enables regional networks and builds connections to the broader international RSCVD community. This poster will detail the project's origins, showcase current international use cases, and outline future plans. We aim to engage colleagues seeking accessible resource sharing platforms and collaborative opportunities to strengthen global library connections. Keywords; Resource Sharing, ILL/DD, Interlending, Document Delivery, Interlibrary Loan, Library Collaboration, Volunteering.
Building Knowledge in 3D: SUTD Library’s Approach To Preserving 3D Prototypes
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-06) Zoe Yeo; Lock Yan
At Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD) where hands-on prototyping is central to learning, students create thousands of physical models each year. However, without a structured archival system, these works are lost, inaccessible, or difficult to reference, limiting their long-term educational and research value. Unlike traditional academic outputs, physical models cannot be stored in text-based repositories alone. The SUTD Library is adapting digital preservation methods to capture, archive, and display physical and born-digital 3D student work. Instead of relying on expensive commercial solutions, the library is developing low-cost, accessible 3D scanning stations designed for easy use. Scanned models will be processed, meta-tagged, and stored in a structured digital portfolio linked to the SUTD Institutional Repository, ensuring they remain searchable and reusable for learning, research, and collaboration. By repurposing library archiving strategies for a prototyping-based curriculum, this initiative ensures that hands-on student innovation is preserved, shared, and utilized. Looking ahead, these digital models could be possibly integrated into the metaverse, showcased in virtual exhibitions, and explored via AR/VR - expanding how knowledge is accessed and interacted with. This project redefines the library’s role in digital preservation, sustaining knowledge in both physical and immersive digital environments.
Teaching Predatory Journal Appraisal Using Persuasive System Design and Gamification
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-06) Muzan Abbas; Mohamed Owais Elahi; Esther Makumbe; Antonio Miguel; Khadija Mahsud; Kevin Mccormick
This poster presents a gamification project by four undergraduate students and mentors (two academic librarians), to educate researchers about predatory publishing. While publishing in reputable journals is essential for career advancement, and many reputable journals are open access or hybrid, the OA space also contains some players who prey on academics’ need to often publish fast. This urgency can lead some to fall prey to predatory publishers, who promise fast turnaround, impressive editorial boards, and indexing in platforms like Scopus or Web of Science—often as part of deceptive schemes that can harm reputations and careers. To educate academics about this in an interactive way, our team spent three months studying the tactics of predatory journals. We used this knowledge to develop PredEscape, an open educational game designed to teach researchers how to identify and avoid these publishers. Built using RPGMaker MV, the game mimics a digital escape room and includes puzzles, quizzes, and red-flag spotting challenges to reinforce learning. PredEscape is in development. Future updates will feature more levels, enhanced graphics, and current news on predatory publishing. Our goal is to empower academics with the tools and awareness needed to protect their work and navigate the publishing landscape safely.
Sense of Community Belonging: Virovitica Public Library Book Club
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-06) Silvija Perić
The importance of Virovitica Public Library Book Club is multifaceted. Starting modestly during the pandemic caused by the Covid-19 virus via Zoom platform, the Club is now a gathering place for reading enthusiasts who are eager to talk about the books they have read, exchange ideas and promote mental wellbeing and social cohesion. The most important Book Club results are creating a community, through Book Club brings together members who share a common interest in reading, which creates a sense of belonging and community, increased social interaction, our meetings create opportunities for new friendships and social contacts, emotional health support, reading is a way to escape from everyday problems, and book discussions help process emotions and experiences, strengthening social skills, the ability to express their own opinions and actively listen to others help build self-confidence and reduce social anxiety and intergenerational connection, our Book Club brings together members of different ages, which allows for intergenerational dialogue. The books and reading are our main tools in the age of modern technologies, contemporary social interactions and challenging global culture. Key words: Book Club, community, gathering, reading, Virovitica Public Library,
Threat of ChatGPT at Slovenian Academic Library: Students’ Perspective
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-05) Petruša Miholič
ChatGPT is based on machine learning, which is currently the most popular technique in AI technology. ChatGPT has become a noteworthy subject in the educational field due to the popularity it gained among students all over the world. With a questionnaire about ChatGPT and the use of artificial intelligence tools we achieved a better understanding of the use of artificial intelligence tools and the introduction of additional services in the library. The questionnaire was sent to the students of Biotechnology faculty. We compared the collected answers to determine whether there is a difference between students of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral studies. The results of the research showed that there are no statistically significant differences between students of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral studies about the use of artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT. The poster will present the needs of academic librarians in the future to pay more attention and present to students the ethical use of ChatGPT and conclude that training on this topic should be organized as part of the library services. Students will still use library services which ChatGPT can’t replace them. Keywords: artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, students’ perceptions
Uniting Knowledge, Building the Future
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-03) Aizada Uteshova
This poster was dedicated to the American Corner in Aktobe, Kazakhstan. It highlighted programs on English language development, STEM, and community engagement for teenagers. The American Corner also hosts meetings with native speakers, workshops, and summer programs. Located in the local public library, it serves as a vibrant hub for the community.
3P×4T: An Action Framework for Library Science Collaborative Education to Empower Grassroots Services
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-03) Xiuwen Ma; Haiyi Cai
This poster presents the practical exploration of Sun Yat-sen University's library science education in empowering grassroots libraries through cultural service learning. The project brings together library science faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, and industry experts to support grassroots library services through a 10-day annual summer learning program. The implementation process consists of three main stages (3P): ①Preparation Phase: Graduate teaching assistants collaborate with faculty and experts to conduct a 3-day theoretical training and practical exercises for undergraduates. ②Practice Phase: Students are organized to visit grassroots libraries in Jiangmen, Xinxing, Gaozhou, and other locations to deliver children's reading services and conduct reader needs surveys (accumulating nearly 1,000 questionnaires and interviews). ③Production Phase: A series of standardized service toolkits and promotional posters are developed. Feedback from participants indicates that the project significantly enhances their professional identity in library science, understanding of the industry's mission, and awareness of the real challenges in grassroots services. During implementation, the project revolves around four action dimensions (4T): ①Training Empowerment; ②Teamwork; ③Service Transformation; (4) Knowledge Transmission.It provides a replicable pathway for the global library community to collaboratively advance grassroots knowledge services through educational partnerships.
Preserving Voices, Preserving History: Auditory Heritage at the National Library of Iran
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-03) Mohsen Haji Zeinolabedini; Amir Reza Asnafi; Nikou Dehgannezhady
Objective: The preservation of auditory heritage is vital to safeguarding cultural identity and ensuring historical continuity. This paper highlights the National Library and Archives of Iran’s (NLAI) achievements in digitally preserving and retrieving audio materials, including rare oral histories, traditional music, and historic radio programs. Methodology: A descriptive-analytical method was used, based on document analysis, NLAI institutional reports, and observations of current projects. Key Findings: NLAI has implemented advanced digitization and metadata workflows. Artificial intelligence is applied to clean and enrich archival content, and cloud-based infrastructure ensures secure and sustainable access. Despite challenges such as limited budgets, outdated formats, and media deterioration, NLAI stands out as a regional leader in audio archiving. Conclusion: NLAI’s digital preservation efforts help ensure the longevity of Iran’s sonic heritage and align with global best practices. These initiatives highlight the evolving cultural role of libraries in the digital age and offer a valuable model for similar institutions across the region. Keywords: Auditory information, National Library, Information retrieval
Camping down in the rural library, raise up for the rural children's reading literacy
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-03) Lei Bao; Yutong Jiang; Xin Liu; Yiran Li
Due to various factors such as geographical location, economic development level, and allocation of educational resources, rural children are facing systematic difficulties in reading. The inadequate resources, reading environment, and underdeveloped reading habits, make rural children the "knowledge refugees" in the reading and information society. Based on the advantages of local social networks and resource connections, rural libraries can organize various reading activities to stimulate the reading interest of left-behind children in rural areas, cultivate their reading habits, and enhance their reading literacy. In the summer of 2024, we held a reading summer camp at a rural library called "Banxiang School" and carried out a series of creative reading activities that combined picture books with practice. In the summer camp, the instructors fully tapped into the library's picture books, and carried out experiential reading activities, such as creating art pieces with paper circuits, role-playing the stories of picture books, and drawing scene paintings. The activities in the summer camp helped rural children understand the books in the library and learn how to use them, stimulated their interest in reading, and cultivated their hands-on and creative abilities. The experience can also be applied in other areas. Keywords：Left-behind children; rural revitalisation; reading literacy; libraries
Speaking Out in The Stacks: Oral History of Filipino LGBTQIA+ Librarians
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-03) Lucan Eugenio
LGBTQIA+ librarians have established inclusive and diverse library institutions, yet their contributions remain largely undocumented and underrepresented in traditional LIS histories. Speaking Out in the Stacks is an oral history project that records their professional journeys, contributions, and achievements in the field, along with their actions in promoting inclusivity and representation. This project aims to create an oral history platform that creates awareness of LGBTQIA+ representation in LIS and actively engages the community in developing the narratives. The project adopts the Input-Process-Output (IPO) model and systematically organizes oral histories. Inputs include recorded interviews, photographs, and supporting materials. The process includes data collection, audio processing, transcription, metadata creation, platform development, and community engagement. Additionally, the project develops a fully functional and accessible oral history platform for research, education, and advocacy. Integrating oral history with digital technology, this initiative enriches LIS history and supports workplace diversity policies. It goes beyond documentation by collaborating with LGBTQIA+ librarians and advocacy groups to strengthen their presence in LIS. Thus, it addresses a critical gap in LIS literature by responding to the lack of studies on LGBTQIA+ representation. Amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices fills a gap in LIS literature by integrating their narratives into wider academic discussions.
The Library 5.0: AI, traditions and boundless knowledge
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-09-03) Nazym Tleubekova; Timur Shaidullin
East Kazakhstan Regional Pushkin Library activity is aimed at introducing innovative technologies. In recent years more than 35 projects have been implemented, and among the latest innovations are projects that are based on the use of Artificial Intelligence. The project neuro-assistant DosAi is the first artificial intelligence assistant in the library community of Kazakhstan. It is integrated with the library website www.pushkinlibrary.kz , which simplifies search for books and navigation through electronic resources, provides personalized recommendations, informs about library events, etc. The "Legends of East Kazakhstan" project is based on the idea of preserving the cultural heritage associated with the unique natural, historical, and sacred sites of our land. The project culminated in the creation of an online portal, https://anyz.pushkinlibrary.kz, which operates in Kazakh, Russian, and English languages. This portal houses an electronic full-text folklore library, thematic video podcasts, interviews, illustrations for legends, and more. The project is open to all who share its vision. For instance, illustrations for the legends were created by students from the art school, and volunteers from the American Corner contributed to the voiceovers. Our experience shows that Artificial Intelligence in the library is not just an innovation, but a real tool to improve user service. And this gives us confidence that implementing AI has great prospects".
From Personal Memory to Public Knowledge: The Library's Role in Uniting History and Building Medical Heritage
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-08-28) Yuanming Song
Dr. Chen Teh (1905-2005), a key figure in modern Chinese medical history, played a central role in shaping China's healthcare development during two world wars. His journey, which spanned Shanghai and Chongqing, bridged eras of conflict and peace, intertwining personal dedication with the establishment of national medical systems. This project explores how Fudan University Medical Library transformed Dr. Chen's private collection—donated by his family and consisting of manuscripts, photographs, medical instruments, and wartime records—into structured public knowledge. Through archival cataloging, digitization, and thematic curation, these personal artifacts were organized into four key knowledge frameworks: 1. The relocation of medical colleges during China's War of Resistance; 2. The evolution of military medical services in wartime China; 3. The founding of Chongqing Medical University; 4. The trajectory of modern medical education. The exhibition attracted over 10,000 visitors and was featured in major media outlets, showcasing how libraries can unite knowledge by transforming individual life stories into collective memory. Its digital preservation strategy also serves as a sustainable resource for future medical humanities research. This case offers valuable insights for academic libraries in managing special collections and preserving cultural heritage.
Updating Library Services Guidelines for a Changing World: Enhancing Inclusivity, Sustainability, and Global Knowledge Sharing
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-08-28) Leili Seifi; Elisabet Rundqvist
In response to global challenges, the IFLA MCULTP Section is revising the "Multicultural Communities: Guidelines for Library Services," 3rd edition, 2009, to ensure they are inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with best practices. This project brings together various IFLA sections, library partners, and stakeholders to update recommendations for serving diverse communities, focusing on migration, digital transformation, and accessibility. The editorial team has implemented an asynchronous workflow, using the BaseCamp card table tool to advance chapters through stages like drafting, editing, and finalization without the need for scheduled meetings. This allows more contributors to participate and utilize their expertise. Monthly meetings are held to review comments and suggested revisions. We have completed updates to Chapters 1 and 2 and are revising Chapter 7 to include new case studies and best practices. Our approach supports Agenda 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that libraries lead in societal progress. Through these guidelines, we empower libraries to enhance knowledge sharing, preserve cultural heritage, and promote inclusive service models, building a future based on access, equity, and sustainability in library services worldwide.
TechnoSHEBER: 3D Printing Inclusion Center
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-08-27) Ruslan Babirov
This project is implemented by the library in cooperation with the City Department of Employment and Social Programs and supported by the Akimat of Ust-Kamenogorsk. Its beneficiaries include over 175 people with disabilities. Our aim sparks children's interest in reading by unlocking their creative potential. We teach youth in-demand digital skills and provide knowledge about self-realization in the IT field. The project helps participants socialize, gain employment, and move toward financial independence. Azamat Uskenbayev, a young man diagnosed with cerebral palsy, successfully learned 3D printing at the library. He teaches children with similar conditions to work with 3D printers. At the center of the poster is Azamat's photo and a QR code linking to a video where he shares his story. The poster also shows children in training sessions led by our librarians, and 3D models created based on books they read — Dobby from Harry Potter, The Little Prince, Venom from Marvel comics, a Deer from the work of renowned Kazakh writer Oralkhan Bokey, whose name our library bears. The QR codes link to videos about our 3D printing courses, our website bokeylibrary.kz, and a feedback form. We believe our experience will inspire other libraries to start similar initiatives. (Some 3D models are fan-made and used for non-commercial, educational purposes only. All rights belong to their original creators). Keywords: Library innovation; Disability inclusion; 3D printing; Digital skills; Youth empowerment; Social inclusion; Accessible education; IT training; Creative literacy; Community engagement
Local Cultural Teams: Transforming the Public from Consumers to Contributors of Public Cultural Services
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-08-27) Jingzhu Wei; Tongrui Zhang
The public’s growing need for in-depth engagement in public cultural services has catalyzed the development of local amateur cultural teams, particularly in Jiading District, Shanghai, China. The Culture and Tourism Jiading Cloud Platform—jointly operated by the district-level public cultural institutions including Jiading Library—currently hosts around 600 registered local amateur cultural teams. These teams cover a wide range of interests, including music, dance, opera, calligraphy, painting, reading, photography, handicrafts, fitness, television, and cultural volunteering. Open to amateurs of all ages and genders, the teams offer regular training sessions and performance opportunities. The public can browse detailed information about each team’s achievements, recent events, recruitment criteria, and community feedback through the culture cloud platform. They can also apply to become team members with a simple login and clicking the “JOIN” button. Such innovation has effectively transformed the public from pure consumers of public cultural services into active contributors and organizers. It not only expands their roles but also deepens their participation in public cultural services, thereby meeting the growing need for diverse cultural experiences. This grassroots engagement also reflects the Chinese government’s policy effort to encourage broader social participation in public cultural service delivery. Keyword: local cultural team; public cultural service; culture cloud platform; Jiading District
Heroes of the Planet: How Public Libraries Empower Sustainability Literacy Through Children’s Books
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-08-27) Serap Fidanci
In 2025, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye will host Culture Road Festivals in 20 cities, integrating public libraries into their educational programs. Through Directorate General for Libraries and Publications, libraries organize sustainability-themed activities for children -linking environmental storytelling with hands-on experiences such as seed planting, composting, and rainwater collection. The Agro Library at Uşak Banaz Public Library exemplifies this approach, using children’s books as a gateway to eco-literacy. Across Türkiye, libraries offer upcycled crafts, ecological reading clubs, nature exhibitions, and author talks to inspire climate awareness, biodiversity protection, recycling, and water conservation. The Rural Library Network connects librarians from remote areas, fostering collaboration and sharing program ideas. Three libraries - Rami, Burdur, and Uşak Banaz - present their green initiatives at the IFLA Green Library Poster Sessions, showcasing how literature can spark environmental engagement. Türkiye’s efforts extend to academic and professional development, including the International Library and Technology Festival and the award-winning Library Ideathon, which produced a Green Ecosystem Model for Libraries. These initiatives position Türkiye’s public libraries as leaders in embedding sustainability literacy into community life combining theory, creativity, and practice to empower the next generation through the transformative power of children’s books.
Making Tools, Building the Future
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-08-27) Zeinab Safavi
Public libraries are responsible for serving all segments of society and provide many books and periodicals for children and adults. Gap Adolescents are at an age when they should be planning for their future. However, in many libraries, apart from books and periodicals, special services for their skill training are not provided. Therefore, there is a gap in serving adolescents. Solution: Maker Space To fill this gap, the "Iranian Public Libraries Institution" has designated a special space in the library called "Maker Space" for the use of adolescents. In the Maker Space adolescents are provided with the necessary tools for building or repairing items such as wrenches, hammers, engineering rulers, helmets, glue, cardboard, nails, saws, scissors, sewing machines. By the guidance of librarians or teachers, they are introduced to various sciences and experience "making". Conclusion The Maker Space helps libraries evolve beyond books and serves as centers of innovation and learning for adolescents, as well as preparing them to enter and build the future. Keywords: Iranian Public Libraries, Maker Space, Serving Adolescents
Raising Young Soldiers for Climate Change Advocacy
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-08-27) Ifunanya Evangel Obim
This study examined the transformative potential of empowering children as climate change advocates, in line with the IFLA 2025 theme of "Uniting Knowledge, Building the Future." In light of the growing environmental crises, it is critical to raise a generation that is steadfastly committed to sustainability. The aim of the study was to raise "young soldiers" for climate change advocacy by fostering early environmental protection awareness and equipping future climate action leaders with the necessary skills. The participants of the study were made up of 51 children, three external partners and one community leader. Data was collected through participant observation and interviews with children, community leader and external partners using an in-depth qualitative analysis. The main findings include that humans are the causes of our climate problems and we can reduce these climate changes by not burning our waste, rather we recycle and reuse them again for other purposes. Children will help to mitigate climate change by planting trees everywhere. A strategic recommendation then is that children should be made climate change advocates. So the collaboration was to assist these children to know the relevance of mitigating climate change in their communities. Keywords: Climate Change, Advocacy, Young Soldiers
HisLens: A Knowledge-Enhancing Book Reader for Chinese Historical Archives
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-08-27) Jingxuan Yao; Chengxi Yan; Ruojia Wang; Jianguang Hua
HisLens is an interdisciplinary innovation project, aiming to transform the massive Chinese historical literature in libraries into dynamic and interactive knowledge networks through AI and knowledge graph technology, and promote the transformation of traditional collections from "static storage" to "smart services". It addresses the limitations of current digital reading tools, which focus on surface-level text and lack support for deeper content understanding—particularly in specialized materials like historical archives and literature. By applying automated entity recognition (e.g., people, events, locations) and semantic association, HisLens converts scattered text into a structured knowledge base, enhancing reading efficiency and engagement. The platform offers layered services for diverse users: scholars can explore historical connections via timeline tools and social graphs; the public can engage with history through interactive visual narratives; library staff can manage annotations, plan exhibitions, and optimize services using behavior analytics. A pilot framework based on Qingshilu has been successfully developed, demonstrating scalability to genealogy, local chronicles, and archival data. HisLens promotes the shift from static storage to intelligent library services, facilitating deep activation and global sharing of cultural heritage resources. Keywords: Tag #1 : Chinese historical archives Tag #2 : knowledge graph Tag #3 : knowledge-enhancing library services AI in libraries; Chinese historical literature; Digital humanities; Semantic technology; Interactive reading; Cultural heritage; Visual storytelling; Library innovation
The journey of Universiti Malaya Open Science (UMOS)
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2025-08-27) Noorsuzila Mohamad; Hanani Fauzi
Fauzi Universiti Malaya (UM) has shown a strong commitment to advancing open science, especially in the field of research data management (RDM), through various initiatives and collaborations over the years. The journey of Universiti Malaya Open Science (UMOS) began in 2018, with UM joining national and regional Open Science consortia and forming a Taskforce to address RDM challenges within the university. In 2019, UM played a significant role in the development of the Malaysia Open Science Platform (MOSP) and engaged in international initiatives, including APEC Open Science activities. By 2020, UMOS strengthened its governance structures by forming committees and drafting UM’s RDM Policy, which was officially approved in 2021. UM continued to support open science through MOSP’s training programs and collaboration in projects such as the MOSP Pilot Project in 2022. In 2023, significant milestones included the launch of the UMOS Dataverse platform and the official UMOS launch, accompanied by roadshow activities to raise awareness across faculties and libraries. A key factor in UMOS’s success has been the active involvement of librarians as data stewards. Looking ahead, UM plans to host several workshops and forums, including the Open Science Forum 2 in 2024 and the ERASMUS+ Open Asia Project (2024–2026), reflecting its dedication to fostering an open science ecosystem that promotes data stewardship, transparency, and collaboration globally. Keywords: Open science; Universiti Malaya; Data stewards; Librarians

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