Archiving and AI (online video-class)
OnlineWith the emergence of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, everyone now has the opportunity to experiment with Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI has been present for quite some time, and various forms of it are already being utilized in information management to enhance document discoverability, accessibility and improve workflow efficiencies. The key questions are what […]
Advanced internet search (online)
OnlineInternet search ? It all seems so easy. Just Google and you will always find the right relevant information. Or don’t you? We, as Information Specialists, all know there is often a lot more to be found than the first page of Google shows. How do we get beyond the first search results? Searching for […]
The New RDA
OnlineAfter years of preparation, a completely new version of the metadata standard RDA (Resource Description and Access) came into effect on December 15, 2020. The standard is now fully in line with principles and practices that are common to linked data. Although the original RDA Toolkit from 2010 will remain available for some time for […]
Introduction in AI for Libraries
OnlineA 3-hour training on 'AI in the library' where we discuss Chat GPT and similar applications and their role within information services.
Professional internet research (Online)
OnlineIn times of Information Overload it is very important to be able to ‘filter’. This is especially true for information specialists who deal with supporting research. The secret of effective and efficient searching for information lies in the skill to formulate a clear research question, a structured approach and the right search strategy. Only when these […]
Introduction Data Management for GLAM (online)
OnlineCorrect, timely and complete data and information are the artery for efficient business operations and decision-making in every organisation. With a data architecture, including rules, models and standards, an organization has a powerful tool to ensure that the data in IT systems meet the established standards. This allows data exchange to take place much more […]
MARC21 (Online)
OnlineFor decades the MARC standards (Machine Readable Cataloguing) forms the basis for cataloguing in the library. Through the years, MARC is adjusted to developments in the field, so that by now much more than traditional library material can be processed. Although MARC21 is not always immediately apparent, it is used ‘under water’ in most catalogue […]
Searching for information with AI
Online1-day course on the (im)possibilities and changes of search using AI (content generators).
Marketing of Information Services (online)
OnlineAfter completing the course you will understand the basic principles of marketing and you will have the skills to promote your products and services in an attractive and efficient way.
Improving findability; the basics of tagging, metadata and keywords
Online3 hours hands-on online workshop on improving the findability of content by making use of metadata, tags and keywords.
Introduction Knowledge Graphs (online)
The general public is familiar with the knowledge graph of well-known commercial projects, such as the Google Knowledge Graph and the Facebook Graph. But a knowledge graph can also prove its usefulness within a specific context. You can also use Knowledge Graphs within a specific organisational domain. With these Enterprise Knowledge Graphs, you can better […]
Disruptive Technologies and New Skillsets in Library 4.0 (Online course)
OnlineArtificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Internet of Things (IoT), drones, robotics and blockchain technology, are all examples of fourth industrial revolution (4IR/IR 4.0) technologies which have impacted how we live, learn, work, play, and interact with each other. Libraries, as early adopters of technologies, have an important role in using these […]
Strategic use of social media (online)
OnlineOur ‘Strategic use of Social Media’ course is an online learning program, which can further deepens and explores some of the most popular social media applications. You will experience the usability and its impact. You will discover what platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram can do for you. You will experience what the possibilities […]
Getting Started as a Community Librarian
With the change in the role and function of the library, the desired competencies of employees are also changing. One of the trends that has emerged recently is the transition to a "community library," in which the library is given the role to facilitate the "neighborhood" in access to literature, education & development, culture, information […]
Records management in the digital era (online)
OnlineMany organizations use network drives to store and preserve documents and information. Usually these drives are used by several employees. Without proper alignment on how to use these shared drives and files a cluttered collection of unmanageable information will be created created. In this course you will learn how to construct a simple and accessible […]
