About the Meeting
2026 WLIC
Welcome to the Busan Metropolitan Library.
IFLA Information Literacy Section Satellite Meeting
August 8, 2026 (Sat)
Busan Metropolitan Library is pleased to host the 2026 IFLA Information Literacy Section Satellite
Meeting on August 8.
This meeting will serve as a meaningful platform for library and information professionals from around the world to come together and share their knowledge and experiences.
Under this year’s theme, “Information Literacy in a Disrupted Information Ecosystem: AI, Disinformation, and Trust” the event will feature in-depth presentations and academic exchanges.
We look forward to welcoming you all to the Busan Metropolitan Library, a hub of knowledge.
This meeting will serve as a meaningful platform for library and information professionals from around the world to come together and share their knowledge and experiences.
Under this year’s theme, “Information Literacy in a Disrupted Information Ecosystem: AI, Disinformation, and Trust” the event will feature in-depth presentations and academic exchanges.
We look forward to welcoming you all to the Busan Metropolitan Library, a hub of knowledge.
Event Overview
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Event - 2026 IFLA Information Literacy Section Satellite Meeting
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Date & Time - Saturday, August 8, 2026, 09:00 - 17:00
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Venue - Busan Metropolitan Library, Republic of Korea
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Co-hosted by - IFLA Information Literacy Section & Busan Metropolitan Library
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Attendees - Domestic and international library professionals, information experts, and IFLA members (Estimated 50-80 people)
Registration
The registration for the Satellite Meeting is now open,
and we warmly welcome you to join us for what promises to be a timely and enriching exchange of ideas around the theme
“Information Literacy in a Disrupted Information Ecosystem: AI, Disinformation, and Trust”.
Program Schedule
| Time | Program & Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-09:30 | Welcome Coffee | - |
| 09:30-10:15 |
Case Study of Ghana Public Libraries Equipping Students with Critical Literacy Skills in the Era of AI and Disinformation |
Ramunė Petuchovaitė |
| 10:15-11:00 |
Strengthening Trust through Curated Connections Transforming the Information Environment with Education, Grounded Curation, and Open Pedagogy |
Cyril Oberlander |
| 11:00-11:45 |
Building Digital Resilience through Metaliteracy Meme-based Pedagogy to Counter AI-driven Disinformation |
Changhong Wu |
| 11:45-13:15 | Lunch and Coffee | - |
| 13:15-14:00 |
AI, Disinformation, and Trust in Higher Education Information Literacy Approaches of University Librarians in Germany and Bulgaria |
Munazza Jabeen |
| 14:00-15:00 | Korean Cultural Performance | - |
| 15:00-15:45 | The Role of AI Refusal in Media and Information Literacy Programs | Kelly McElroy |
| 15:45-16:00 | Break before Library Tour | - |
| 16:00-17:00 | Library Tour | - |
Venue
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Address - 33, Sasang-ro 310beon-gil, Sasang-gu, Busan, 46949, Republic of Korea