Session 4-7

By Institution of Library, Information and Media Science, University of Tsukuba

Friday, October 2, 2026

14:00–16:30 (JST)

Venue: University of Tsukuba University Hall, Meeting Room No.3

About the TGSW 2026 Session

The progression of population ageing and the associated rise in the number of dementia patients make the realisation of a society that supports all forms of wellbeing a global challenge. Among nations, Japan stands as the world’s most advanced super-aged society and has been at the forefront of promoting universal design to improve the lives of older adults and people living with dementia. This session will explore the current state of universal services in libraries and online, as well as future directions, including the potential use of AI, drawing on personal accounts from individuals living with dementia.

Program

Opening : Organizer

Opening Remarks: President, University of Tsukuba

Presentations

1. Masaki Takeda: The Current State and Future Prospects of Universal Services in Public Libraries: Lessons Learned in Japan and Aiming for Global Expansion
2. Satomi Nunokawa: The information is there. But it doesn’t reach me. — Challenges regarding libraries and information as seen by people living with dementia
3. Fumiki Kitoh: Paving the Way for a Dementia-Accessible Society – Through Collaboration with People Living with Dementia
4. Saori Donkai:
5. Di Wang: Navigating AI in Smart Library Transformation: How Chinese Libraries Respond and Adapt
6. Han Liu: STEM Reading with Experiencing: How Libraries Make Science Reading Alive and Available for All Children

Panel Discussion

Closing : Organizer

About us

Dr. Masaki Takeda