Convergent Light of Humanities – Decisive Moment in History

Abstract

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