Abstract The World Café (TWC) methodology is a form of action research that develops
collective knowledge among individuals and communities to address shared problems.
TWC can complement LIS research and practice that is increasingly participatory and
community centric. The potentials and pitfalls for TWC are illustrated by ongoing research
examining public library service to LGBTQIA+ communities for health information. The
authors used TWC in a community forum between LGBTQIA+ community leaders and …