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You’ll Love the New illumin Dashboard!
Softlink IC is excited by the recent release of illumin, our brilliant knowledge, and research management system. One of the standout enhancements is the new look and feel of the illumin dashboard that displays when users log in. Most of us dream of a makeover to this magnitude!
Deep Learning Holds Great Promise for an Infant
Examples of artificial intelligence are increasingly common these days. The element of deep learning is still in its infancy. It will provide increasingly great opportunities for knowledge managers, but its early iterations have raised some concerns.
Big Data and Its Value to Knowledge Professionals
Knowledge professionals are well versed in managing data. With the rise of big data, they have more opportunities to reinforce their value. Big data also comes with some exciting challenges.
The Challenge of Digitizing Collections
As the world migrates online, resource collections in archives, museums, and libraries also need to have a presence there. Digitizing at least the most significant parts of their collections ensures that presence.
Outsourcing. Is It the Future of Law Libraries and Legal Librarians?
Law libraries and legal librarians and the era of outsourcing. Many law firms have recently outsourced their libraries and library staff. Many more are considering the option.
Reference interviews – time and cost expensive or not?
The reference interview is neither a new concept nor a rarely applied process. It is a valuable tool in the research specialist’s skill set to ensure they understand exactly what information their customer requires. But, sometimes the “interview” is undervalued by those who seek the research specialist’s assistance.
London’s Turn for a Liberty Training and User Group Meeting
The 2018 calendar of the Liberty Training and User Group Meetings (UGMs) ended with the long-anticipated events in the UK. The first of the events kicked off in London on the 9th of October. Full of information sharing and interaction, it was enjoyed by all.
Tips to Succeed as a Solo Librarian – Part 2
Some further tips for you as a solo librarian! You will be fulfilling many functions – tasks that in a much larger library would be undertaken by different departments. There is quite a bit on your plate…
How software can help support the changing role of academic librarians
Like many industries, new technologies have resulted in the implementation of significant change. The academic library is no exception.
Tips to succeed as a Solo Librarian – Part 1
Being a solo librarian can be difficult. Even experienced librarians find it very challenging to run and manage libraries all by themselves. Those who take on the role require not only the willingness but an understanding of the diverse skills that they will need to acquire to successfully manage the role. After all, many career opportunities nowadays require solo librarians.
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