Qualitative literature review reveals libraries drive civic engagement and social inclusion aligned with the 2030 Agenda, highlighting regional disparities between the Global North and South.
The rise of community dynamics and technological innovations has expedited the international growth of library services, establishing libraries as crucial for global citizenship. This study evaluates the role of libraries in promoting global citizenship between 2015 and 2025. Thematic coding was utilized to conduct a qualitative examination of 112 articles sourced from Scopus. Libraries are leading civic engagement, social inclusivity, and analytical education in line with the 2030 Agenda. In this case, librarian duties must change. Libraries promote decolonial techniques to honor indigenous wisdom. The Global North has many initiatives, but Sub-Saharan Africa and South America are under-represented.
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