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Learning, work and flexibility: a case study

CILIP

Learning, work and flexibility: a case study As part of our look at CILIP accredited courses we talk to Oona Ylinen, a part-time LIS student at UCL and Academic Support Librarian at University of Essex. During one such study session in 2018, I saw a poster advertising a part-time role in the library. Picture Oona Ylinen.

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Libraries and sanctuary

CILIP

Libraries and sanctuary. John Vincent has been actively tackling social exclusion in libraries and other cultural and heritage organisations through The Network (www.seapn.org.uk) and the Libraries of Sanctuary project, that evolved from the Cities of Sanctuary.

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[Podcast] Tips and Advice for Legacy Replacement

AIIM

Tune in to hear their tips and advice. Also, on this episode , an AIIM member case study featuring Freeport LNG and Shinydocs. Click here to access our full library of episodes. Want more episodes like this?

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[Podcast] Tips for Staying Cyber-Safe While Working from Home

AIIM

And finally, on this episode, hear an AIIM member case study of how Laserfiche helped Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures migrate their contract management process to the cloud. Click here to access our full library of episodes. Click here to check out this episode. Want more episodes like this?

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Enhance existing knowledge and information skills with Generative AI

CILIP

Enhance existing knowledge and information skills with Generative AI CILIP member, Josiah Richardson, is a Senior Library Assistant at An NHS trust in the Knowledge and Library Service based on the hospital site, whilst also doing the Level 3 Library, Information and Archive Services Assistant CILIP NVQ.

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Can AI read for you & should it?

CILIP

Suggesting papers is an area where many library users assume generative AI can help, but in reality, its great at making up these sorts of answers. Rather than removing the need for libraries and librarians, tools like ChatGPT make our roles even more important, but may push us to change how we represent ourselves and our profession.

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Starting your first NHS librarian post: top tips

CILIP

s degree in Library and Information Management, and had little knowledge of the workings of Weston Area Health Trust. So, for any new LIS graduates starting their first professional post, here are my top tips. Try to learn as much as you can about the library, but also about the wider organisation, too. being a librarian?