Demystifying Open Access: Join our Free Webinar for International Open Access Week 2024
Demystifying Open Access: Join Our Free Webinar for International Open Access Week 2024
The concept of Open Access seem common, simple, and even impacting the scholarly world in a very significant way, but it is still misunderstood by many. This should actually be a great...
Teenagers, Stakeholders Commend Convener, Mrs Christabel Ebhonu on Training Initiative
“This programme is intended to expose you to basic photography, Baking and ICT skills, and I hope that by the end of this programme, we would all leave here more empowered than we came.”
Those were the words of the Convener of the much-anticipated Teen-Stars Skills Training,...
4 Reasons why we’re Organizing Library Automation Masterclass
4 Reasons why we’re Organizing Library Automation Masterclass
Library users nowadays seem to be very impatient. They are eager get their information needs met immediately and in formats that are easy for them, sometimes they do not even want human interaction. But in...
INSIGHTS FROM THE RECENTLY RELEASED 2023 PLA TECHNOLOGY SURVEY
It is very important for libraries to remain at the forefront of ensuring access to information and promoting digital literacy within their communities. While there is evidence of consistent development of libraries, especially in developed parts of the world, there is need...
New Principles for Digital Book Management in Libraries
New Principles for Digital Book Management in Libraries
As custodians of knowledge, we have always been at the forefront of ensuring access to information for our library patrons. As digital resources continue to evolve, the principles of ownership and rights have often been...
What is the Upskill & Connect Village all about?
When we think about the busyness of ‘city life’ (work, ceremonies, appointments, family, school and activities we engage in daily life), it often drowns out the quiet call for self-improvement. As Stephen Covey emphasizes in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,...
Calling People a Bot because ChatGPT sounds like them (AI-Ese)
Developments in AI tools like ChatGPT are beginning to influence not just our work, interractions productivity, but in the context of this article – our language and writing styles. Words and phrases such as “delve,” “landscape,” “revolutionize”...
Bill Gates Serving up some Book Recommendations
Bill Gates updated his profile photo today, but that usually shouldn’t be a big deal, what was striking about the photo was the way he was holding a tray with five books, much like a bartender serving drinks, with the caption, “I’m serving up some recommendations...
RECOMMEND A FREE AI TOOL FOR CREATING POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
Are you experiencing a tough time creating PowerPoint presentations?
Creating engaging and professional PowerPoint presentations can often be a challenging and time-consuming task. Whether you’re in the academic or business sector, juggling multiple responsibilities and...
Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Academic Research and Library Services
Sylvester Ebhonu: Resource Person at LISCON Webinar 2024
As I sit down in this busy restaurant (8:45pm on Monday) with my laptop to prompt ChatGPT to assist me with writing this blog post, I can’t help but reflect on the paths that have led me to this moment. This weekend,...
