Month: August 2023
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Strengthening Librarianship: Community, Networks, and Pods
What does “creating community” mean? How can someone be an “expert” at creating community? I asked myself this question as I read the announcement that I had joined Skilltype, and wondered how else I could describe what I love doing, what I’m good at doing, and why I feel it is so important, especially in…
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What’s New in Skilltype: August 2023
Here’s what’s new in the latest release of Skilltype v1.33. You can now add your unique training and make it available to the entire Skilltype community. We renamed some of our training types to make it more straightforward to filter Skilltype training feeds. Lastly, we improved UX accessibility and mobile friendliness by replacing hover tooltips…
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Playing an Active Role in Upskilling and Reskilling
For libraries to undertake the comprehensive programs of upskilling and reskilling needed to adapt to this new reality, such as those described in “Reskilling in the Age of AI” in this month’s Harvard Business Review, leaders, managers, and employees must be fully involved.
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Library Training Resources Update: AI, LI Learning and More
In response to the evolving trends and interests exhibited by libraries and users on our platform, we’ve added 2,600 resources to Skilltype’s curated index of training material.
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Implementing Data-Driven Organizational Development at Washington University in St. Louis
Associate University Librarian Jackie Lorrainne, representing Washington University Libraries, and Christine Quirion, COO of Skilltype, continued the discussion sparked by their presentation at the CNI Spring 2023 Membership Meeting.
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Using User Behavior Analytics Responsibly for Personalized Experiences
This blog aims to surface our approach and considerations for what we believe to be a responsible path for user behavior analytics on the Skilltype platform.
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Jamie Lin Becomes Skilltype’s Head of Community and User Research
Lin, an information professional with a rich background in instructional design, community building, and professional development, will spearhead efforts to understand Skilltype’s diverse audience while increasing connections among users.