Report: Libraries at the Frontline of Equitable AI literacy
30 October 2025
As every year, tomorrow marks the end of the Global Media and Information Literacy week that is taking place this year between 24 and 31st October to raise awareness and celebrate the progress achieved towards Media and Information Literacy for all.
In regard of this week, IFLA is glad to release its new report on libraries and AI literacy, addressing the findings of the Media and Information Literacy for Social Resilience (MILSR) project, also known as the ‘Supercharged by AI’ exhibition and workshops. The project took place across 10 European countries and was led by a consortium of partners including: IFLA, the Tactical Technology Collective and Politecnico Di Milano’s Density Design Lab, as well as by library focal points in each country (see report). It was funded by the European Media and Information Fund (EMIF) of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
A preview of the findings of the report was released during a session at the 89th World Library and Information Congress (WLIC).
Libraries at the Frontline of Equitable AI Literacy
The Media and Information Literacy for Societal Resilience (MILSR) project strengthened the resilience of many European libraries and their communities by equipping them with skills, tools and resources to navigate modern information landscapes shaped by the existence of Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
The MILSR was conceived having the modern digital landscape and current challenges in mind, as a direct response that acknowledges not only the urgent need for global coordinated AI literacy efforts, but also how the global library network is one of the most equitable and widespread global channels to deliver on AI literacy in ways that are inclusive, ethical and locally responsive.
The project strengthened the resilience of many European libraries and their communities and evidenced the systemic impact of initiatives like the MILSR that focus on outcome-based learning that empowers individuals to navigate the evolving AI landscape, whether via foundational level knowledge or through more advanced technical skills development.