University libraries worldwide promote inclusivity, yet the effectiveness of designated library physical spaces for students with disabilities remains under examined from the users’ perspective. This paper explores how students with visual disabilities perceive designated physical library spaces for students with disabilities in two Ugandan universities. Guided by the social model of disability, data from 28 interviews and 12 observations, was thematically analyzed. Findings revealed mixed views: some students with visual disabilities perceived designated disability spaces as marginalizing and stigmatizing, while others desired individual disability quiet areas. The study highlights the limitations of segregated design. The authors therefore argue that true equity and inclusivity in academic settings is achieved not through special accommodations alone, but by adopting Universal Design principles that fully integrate accessibility into all library physical spaces, ensuring every user feels a sense of belonging and equal access.

Introduction. This study identifies gaps in AI-related research within information behaviour by analysing review articles that examine how AI systems reshape information seeking, evaluation, and use.

Methods. The AI search system Perplexity was used alongside Web of Science and Google Scholar to identify relevant review articles. Publications were screened for relevance to information behaviour and AI.

Analysis. Twelve English-language reviews published between 2018 and 2025 were analysed thematically using Perplexity for initial theme identification, followed by manual thematic analysis by both authors. Formal characteristics including author affiliations, publication venues, and citation metrics were also examined.

Results. Three research strands emerged: conceptual frameworks (information ecology), domain-specific studies (health, consumer behaviour, academic practice), and methodological contributions. Reviews documented AI benefits (efficiency, accessibility) alongside persistent concerns about credibility, bias, and deskilling. Significant theoretical gaps remain, particularly regarding AI literacy and trust dynamics.

Conclusions. AI fundamentally alters information behaviour rather than merely enhancing it. Research reveals profound ambivalence: users appreciate AI's convenience whilst harbouring concerns about accuracy and control. Longitudinal studies, cross-cultural research, and theoretical development are urgently needed.

This study presents findings from the application of Human-Centered Design (HCD) to citizen engagement in the SILVANUS Project by clarifying the necessary steps in the design process and presenting key factors and challenges in enhancing public awareness through targeted educational materials on wildfires and forest ecosystems. This study employed a HCD approach across various European countries, guided by the Design Thinking Framework and inspired by media communication theories. The study involved stakeholders and citizens from different countries who collaborated in the design of educational materials focused on wildfire preparedness, response, and restoration. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of HCD in developing educational materials for wildfire management and highlights broader challenges in citizen engagement. Raising awareness is a critical first step, but sustaining long-term risk-reducing behaviors requires continued reinforcement through training, incentives, and community-driven initiatives. Accessibility and inclusivity of educational materials remains a challenge, as digital tools are not always equally accessible for different groups of citizens. A combination of digital and traditional engagement strategies is necessary to reach diverse communities effectively. Shared values and the nature of the educational materials fostered collaboration rather than conflict during the HCD process. While discussions arose regarding topic categorization, information depth and content focus, and the appropriate level of detail, these discussions remained constructive rather than contentious. 

Technological solutions for use by persons with deafblindness, helping to navigate the environment, and communicate with it independently of human assistants, have been developed in different areas of research. Some achievements are used already, are under development, or are produced for other purposes. This chapter reviews technology addressing the navigation needs of persons with deafblindness presented in academic research. The authors deal with haptic navigation and textile-related devices potentially suitable for persons with deafblindness, e.g., hand-held and hands-free devices, robot guide dogs, textiles and wearables enriched with sensors, and effectors as enablers. Sensor and actuation technologies underpinning these devices are presented for better understanding of their functionality. The main directions of the development and the level of the prototype or product, its potential for targeted users, and availability of devices are identified in the text. The text includes conceptual clarifications of the explored technologies and the summary of identified research directions.

Introduction. This paper reports the outcomes from a review of literature written by Professor Wilson on information management to identify the source of interest in the subject, main topics emerging from the publications and relation to other research subjects.

Method. A thematic literature review was done on selected publications produced by Wilson between 1961 and 2025. The selection of articles and analysis were guided by the model of information management process.

Results. Wilson's research in information management emerges during his working career as a special librarian in the Nuclear Research Centre. His long-term career brought opportunities to investigate all elements from the information management cycle, but studies of information needs, information strategies, innovative information technologies and services in organisations dominate. Exploration of information needs in organisations opened the path to information seeking and information behaviour studies and later projects related to information behaviour in working organisations.

Conclusion. Wilson's ability to bridge theoretical frameworks with practical applications ensures his research has tangible impact on both academic understanding and professional practice. His contributions to understanding organisational information ecology demonstrate remarkable foresight, with many of his early observations about networked organisations and digital transformation proving prescient decades later. The consistent thread throughout his work—recognising the centrality of human factors in technological adoption and information use—represents a significant contribution to information science that continues to be relevant in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.