Human Library: A Journey Through Living Knowledge and Personal Stories

dc.audienceLibrary Services to Multicultural Populations Section
dc.audienceEquitable and Accessible Library Services Section
dc.audienceAcademic and Research Libraries Section
dc.audienceLiteracy and Reading Section
dc.audienceAsia-Oceania Regional Division
dc.contributor.authorLisdar Abdul Wahid
dc.contributor.authorAdida Mohd Amin
dc.coverage.spatialMalaysia
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-30T10:08:44Z
dc.date.available2025-09-30T10:08:44Z
dc.date.issued2025-09-30
dc.description.abstractThe Human Library at Universiti Malaya is an impactful initiative that fosters empathy, breaks down stereotypes, and promotes open dialogue through real-life storytelling. Unlike conventional libraries, this program allows “readers” to borrow “human books”—individuals who share their personal experiences and perspectives in a safe and respectful setting. Standout participants include a kidney transplant survivor who speaks about resilience and health advocacy, a traveling doctor who reflects on achieving work-life balance while serving rural communities, and a blind student who calls the library their “second home,” emphasizing its role in academic and emotional support. Another compelling voice is that of an environmentalist whose research on biodiversity at Universiti Malaya immerses listeners in the wonders of Universiti Malaya’s natural world. Each conversation invites participants to challenge assumptions, ask honest questions, and connect across differences. The program, hosted by the Universiti Malaya Library, transforms the library space into more than a place of information—it becomes a platform for human connection, inclusion, and healing. As part of a broader national and global movement, the Human Library at UM exemplifies how universities can lead in building compassionate, informed communities through the power of storytelling. Keywords: Human Library, Empathy, Storytelling, Dialogue, Inclusivity, Personal Narratives, Community Engagement, Social Connection
dc.identifier.urihttps://2025.ifla.org/
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.ifla.org/handle/20.500.14598/6818
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInternational Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
dc.relation.ispartofseriesWorld Library and Information Congress (WLIC) ; 2025 - Astana, Kazakhstan - Uniting Knowledge, Building the Future
dc.rights.holderLisdar Abdul Wahid
dc.rights.holderAdida Mohd Amin
dc.rights.licenseCC BY 4.0
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectStorytelling
dc.subjectDialogue
dc.subjectInclusion
dc.subjectSocial inclusion
dc.subjectCommunity
dc.subjectDisability
dc.subjectLibrary services to people with print disabilities
dc.titleHuman Library: A Journey Through Living Knowledge and Personal Stories
dc.typeEvents Material
dc.typePosters

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