BECID has published a new report exploring the state of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) across the Baltic GLAM sector — galleries, libraries, archives, and museums. The report highlights how libraries, in particular, have become essential community hubs for digital support and trustworthy information, helping people navigate disinformation, online scams, and the rapidly changing digital environment.
While Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania each approach MIL development differently, the report reveals a set of shared challenges across the region: limited resources, staff shortages, fast-paced technological change, and the growing need for practical, sustainable support systems. At the same time, the Baltic countries are developing innovative ways to engage communities — from gamified learning and mobile installations to using cultural heritage materials to teach critical thinking and source evaluation.
The report also examines the evolving role of libraries as “digital lifeboats” in communities where people increasingly rely on support with e-services, digital safety, and identifying trustworthy information online. Alongside these opportunities, the report raises important questions about staff workload, data protection, and the long-term sustainability of digital support services.
Bringing together research findings, practical examples, and regional best practices, the report offers a valuable overview of how cultural and memory institutions can strengthen democratic resilience and help communities respond to information disorders and disinformation.
Read the full report here: