Section 7. New Roles of Librarians in the Digital Age
(information literacy, AI literacy, teaching activities, and digital competencies in the era of artificial intelligence and digital transformation)
The section is dedicated to the professional transformation of librarians in the modern academic environment, where digitalization, artificial intelligence, and new models of scholarly communication are changing the traditional functions of libraries. Today, the librarian acts not only as an information intermediary, but also as an educator, consultant, data curator, facilitator of Open Science, and navigator in the digital space.
Special attention is given to:
- the development of information literacy, digital literacy, and AI literacy of librarians and users;
- the role of the librarian as an educator in developing academic writing skills, information culture, and critical thinking;
- professional support for researchers in the field of Open Science, Research Data Management, and academic integrity;
- new competencies in working with digital resources, analytical platforms, and AI tools;
- continuous professional development, international internships, and library leadership;
- ethical aspects of AI use, digital responsibility, and new professional standards in library activities.
The section aims to discuss the librarian as a key participant in university transformation, where professional expertise is combined with an educational mission, digital skills, and a strategic role in the development of the academic community.