The Library of the Future is a collaborative innovation initiative by eight libraries in the Brainport region, engaging young people aged 15–25 to co-design what a modern library should be—a hybrid space that serves as both physical and digital, accessible from any device, for reading, learning, meeting, asking questions, and doing activities.
Co-creation via events: The project runs creative development and testing events where youth propose ideas, test prototypes, and help shape library services that resonate with young users
Key Innovations & Tools
Boekbot – The Smart Book Buddy
Boekbot is an AI-powered chatbot that recommends books conversationally—like you’d ask a friend—and actively avoids “reading bubbles” by suggesting diverse, surprising titles
Biebbot & Olifantenpaadje Collaboration
Olifantenpaadje: A platform used by libraries to display activities like workshops and lectures—users can immediately reserve spots or buy tickets
AI Transparency & Research
Responsible AI: TU/e and JADS researcher Tiffany Matej Hrkalovic is spearheading research to make AI systems in libraries more transparent and explainable—helping users understand how AI arrives at its suggestions
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