The Greek Multiplier Event of the NEDLib – Network for Education on Digital and Media Literacy project was held on 29 May 2025 at the Goethe-Institut Library in Thessaloniki. The event aimed to disseminate the project’s key results and intellectual outputs to a wide professional audience, including librarians, educators, researchers, and cultural professionals.
The event provided an opportunity to present the four NEDLib Manuals, developed under Work Package 3, covering Information Literacy, Media Literacy, Fake News and Disinformation, and Gamification. Participants also discussed the pedagogical methodologies, the development of practical activities under WP4, and the role of libraries in promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, and civic engagement.
The meeting was attended by more than 60 participants representing libraries, cultural institutions, and academia. The program included presentations by project researchers, discussions with the audience, and exchanges of good practices among professionals.
Helga Vranos welcomed participants on behalf of the Goethe-Institut, underlining the library’s commitment to supporting innovative educational and cultural initiatives. Dr. Garoufallou introduced the NEDLib project, highlighting its European scope, objectives, and contribution to adult education and digital literacy. He emphasised the role of libraries as inclusive learning spaces that empower citizens through critical thinking and information skills.
Dr. Zafeiriou presented the first NEDLib Manual on Information Literacy, explaining its conceptual framework, structure, and pedagogical approach. The presentation focused on the importance of developing users’ ability to identify, evaluate, and effectively use information. She demonstrated how the manual provides both theoretical grounding and practical exercises that can be directly applied in library training sessions.
Participants discussed the challenges of promoting information literacy among different user groups and shared ideas on integrating the manual’s content into local educational practices.
The session on Media and Digital Literacy explored the rapidly changing media landscape and the growing need for critical engagement with digital content. Ms. Koutsomiha presented the Media Literacy and Digital Literacy Manual, developed to strengthen librarians’ and users’ skills in navigating media ecosystems, recognising bias, and managing personal data and online identities responsibly.
Through concrete examples and case studies, she demonstrated how the manual encourages active learning, reflective discussion, and digital participation. The presentation was followed by a short debate on the ethical challenges of AI-driven media and the role of libraries in addressing misinformation online.
Eleni Fili introduced the third manual, focusing on Fake News and Disinformation. She analysed the psychological and social mechanisms behind misinformation, the structure of echo chambers, and the effects of disinformation on democracy and civic trust. The manual provides librarians with tools and frameworks—such as SIFT, CRAAP, and RADAR—for teaching critical evaluation of online information. Ms. Fili presented examples of interactive activities and games that help learners identify manipulation techniques and verify the credibility of news sources. The discussion highlighted the central role of libraries as neutral, trusted spaces where users can develop resilience to online manipulation.
Dr. Garoufallou presented the fourth manual on Gamification in Libraries, illustrating how game-based learning can be integrated into library environments to foster motivation, creativity, and engagement. He described the theoretical basis of gamification, examples of successful implementations in European libraries, and proposed models for designing educational games that promote digital and information literacy.
The session included a short demonstration of gamified activities developed within NEDLib, showing their potential for transforming libraries into dynamic spaces of experiential learning.
Dr. Garoufallou summarised the outcomes of the day, thanking the Goethe-Institut for its collaboration and all participants for their contribution. He underlined the importance of ongoing cooperation among libraries, universities, and cultural institutions for sustaining the project’s impact and ensuring the continuous use and updating of the NEDLib materials.
The NEDLib Multiplier Event in Thessaloniki successfully disseminated the project’s intellectual outputs and engaged the Greek library and information science community in dialogue about the future of literacy and education in the digital age.