The role of AI, Libraries and Library & Information Professionals in Peace Promotion & Education

Abstract

In a world where conflict is never ending, concerted efforts towards peace education, peace promotion as well as conflict prevention and conflict resolution are invaluable. This poster will highlight the efforts that libraries and LIS professionals worldwide are making in peace education and promotion. While showcasing libraries from all over the world, the poster will provide examples of roles mentioned in the literature such as providing useful information regarding building peaceful and safe communities, guiding users on where to find reliable information, teaching Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and AI literacy, and using the library as a safe space for communal activities that promote peace, dialogue, and civic engagement. As conflict and division often dominate the news headlines, the role of information before, during and after a conflict cannot be overlooked. As AI increasingly plays a crucial role in how this information is accessed and used, the poster will also aim to highlight ways in which AI can be applied before, during and after a conflict, thus enhancing efforts in peace building and conflict prevention and resolution. The poster ultimately aims to offer recommendations to a broad array of stakeholders for enhancing peace education and promotion and also raise awareness of the role that AI, Libraries, and LIS professionals play in peace building.