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Resources for library and information science professionals looking to enhance their skills utilizing content developed by their peers.
Expand your knowledge in a range of topics through our self-paced courses. Each course includes updated learning content, tips and tricks from librarians across the globe, additional open resources and more.
1. Scroll down and click 'Join the course' to enroll. All materials, including videos, forums, and assessments, are hosted on the Canvas learning platform. After registering, you'll receive a “Welcome to Catalog” email from Instructure.com, Canvas' parent company.
2. Read and watch the provided content. Engage with peer-developed resources with concepts specifically tailored for librarians.
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3. Complete a short quiz. To obtain your certificate, score at least 80% on the module quizzes. You can retake quizzes and access correct answers and tutorials after incorrect responses.
4. Get your certification. Download your certificate and badges to share on LinkedIn and email.
Gain a deeper understanding of generative AI (GenAI) tools by exploring the fundamental concepts, understanding AI literacy, and demystifying the mechanics behind the tools.
In this course, you will learn:
AI literacy criteria
GenAI potential and limitations
Key GenAI tools and underlying technologies
Available October 28
Examine the opportunities and challenges presented with GenAI by exploring the academic activities it enhances while pinpointing key pain points and limitations of the technology.
In this course, you will learn:
GenAI's potential in research and education
Core benefits for librarians, students and faculty
Limitations like hallucinations and bias
Impact of limitations on academia
Available November 11
Enhance your knowledge of responsible practices utilizing and developing GenAI. Using Elsevier's five responsible AI principles as a framework, explore what "responsible" means for different AI stakeholders.
In this course, you will learn:
Concept of responsible AI
Principles of responsible GenAI development
Best practices for using GenAI tools
Top considerations for choosing GenAI tools
Available November 25
Learn essential project management skills for academic librarians.
This self-paced course follows a sample project from initiation through closing and provides a variety of tools and resources you can confidently use to lead small to mid-sized projects at your institution.
Explore tools and techniques to support your development in demonstrating impact, promoting library resources and more in our essential course collection.
Discover valuable resources through our articles, webinars, infographics, and more. We partner with librarians to share best practices, tackle pressing issues, and explore the latest in technology and trends.
