Prominent Universities Adopt Skilltype to Elevate Organizational Development and Expertise Management
Baton Rouge, LA – September 12, 2024 – Skilltype, the leading talent management platform for libraries, is proud to announce its expansion into the academic libraries of Florida’s research universities. This includes the University of Central Florida (UCF), Florida International University (FIU), and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). These libraries will now leverage Skilltype’s cutting-edge tools for professional development, expertise management, and employee engagement to support their library staff in achieving greater success.
With this expansion, Skilltype continues its mission of empowering libraries to thrive in the evolving digital landscape. The platform’s suite of tools will help academic libraries in Florida identify and nurture staff talent, assess team competencies, and offer personalized learning paths based on individual and organizational goals.
Beau Case, Dean of Libraries at the University of Central Florida, shared his enthusiasm:
“I am thrilled to adopt Skilltype so that all of us in the UCF Libraries can grow professionally and be responsive to our campus needs. Skilltype’s engaged implementation allows for us to better understand our team’s skills and potential, ensuring that we achieve our goals of being impactful and staying relevant”
Beau Case, University of Central Florida
Through the integration of Skilltype’s platform, these universities are making a bold commitment to developing their library staff in a way that aligns with institutional goals and advances library services in the state.
Tony Zanders, CEO and Founder of Skilltype, remarked on this milestone:
“We are excited to welcome these prestigious Florida universities into the Skilltype family. This expansion reflects the growing demand for a comprehensive solution to help academic libraries manage and grow their talent pools. We look forward to seeing how these institutions will leverage our platform to enhance the capabilities of their library staff.”
Tony Zanders, Skilltype
In addition to improving talent management, Skilltype’s platform will empower libraries to strategically develop new areas of expertise that align with the future of higher education and research. By offering customized learning opportunities and a robust system for tracking progress, Skilltype ensures that libraries remain dynamic centers of innovation and scholarship.
Nancy S. Kirkpatrick, Dean of Libraries at Florida International University, commented:
“The adoption of Skilltype by Florida’s academic libraries represents a significant leap forward in how we support our staff’s professional growth. As libraries increasingly serve as hubs of technology and research, equipping our teams with the right tools for continuous learning is more critical than ever. Skilltype offers an easy, effective way to benefit both our people and the institutions we serve, while also opening up more opportunities to collaborate with our librarian colleagues across Florida’s state university system.”
Nancy Kirkpatrick, Florida International University
This strategic expansion is part of Skilltype’s broader initiative to empower libraries across the United States to manage their talent more effectively. With more academic libraries adopting the platform, Skilltype is setting a new standard for professional development and expertise management in the library sector.
For more information about bringing Skilltype to your organization, contact sales@skilltype.com.
About Skilltype
Skilltype is the leading talent management platform for libraries, offering tools for professional development, team building, and expertise management. Libraries use Skilltype to create personalized learning paths for staff, assess competencies, and align talent with organizational goals.