Disruptive Technologies and New Skillsets  in Library 4.0 (online)

Artificial 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 technologies to add value to and improve services provided.

Target audience

This course is intended for information professionals who would like to learn about 4IR/IR 4.0 disruptive technologies, the adoption of these technologies to improve information services, and the skillsets required to function effectively in a rapidly changing  21st century information environment.

Structure

During this  workshop ( 2 x 3 hours) our lecturer will guide you through the course material in an interactive and practical way to ensure that you not only get the required knowledge and insight but develop your skills as well.

To get the best result out of the course we strongly recommend that you bring your own device to the course.

Result

Participants will be introduced to 4IR disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Internet of Things (IoT), drones, robotics and blockchain technology. They will discover how to integrate these technologies into Library 4.0 to improve and add value to services. They will also gain valuable insights into the new skillsets required to function effectively in 21st century libraries.

Content

This ‘Disruptive Technologies and New Skillsets in Library 4.0’ course covers the following topics:

• Overview of   4IR/ IR 4.0  technologies as examples of disruptive technologies – Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Internet of Things (IoT), Drones, Robotics and Blockchain Technology.
• 4IR/IR 4.0 technologies adoption in libraries of all types.
• Ethical issues of data security and data privacy within the 4IR/ IR4.0 environment and impact on libraries.
• Best practices in implementing 4IR/ IR 4.0 technologies in Library 4.0 
• New roles and skillsets required for actively engaging users in the 4IR/IR 4.0 technologically disruptive environment. 

OBJECTIVES – DAY 1 (3 hours)

• Introduce participants to  4IR/ IR 4.0  Technologies – Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Internet of Things (IoT), Drones, Robotics and Blockchain Technology as examples of disruptive technologies 
• Demonstrate how 4IR/ IR 4.0  technologies can be integrated and utilised in libraries of all types
• Garner insights into how libraries can address ethical  issues of data security and data privacy within the 4IR/ IR 4.0 environment
• Discover best practices in the adoption of Library 4.0 driven services

OBJECTIVES – DAY 2 (3 hours)

• Discuss the changing roles of librarians in the 4IR/IR 4.0 environment
• Provide an overview of the new skillsets required by librarians in the 4IR/IR 4.0 environment 
• Review of  Competencies Standards  alignment with  4IR/IR 4.0 environment 
• Map the results of  a Self Assessment  to the Competencies Standards and the requirements of the 4IR/IR 4.0 environment 
• Transitioning to Librarian 4.0 – Recommendations