Introducing Evidence-Based Library and Information Practice for Kazakhstani Librarians: A Humble Attempt

  This post is generously contributed by April Manabat, RL, MLIS, a Senior Expert Librarian at the Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan. With the ever-changing informational landscape not to mention the continuous struggle to demonstrate value, librarians are now encouraged to be evidence-based in making decisions to ensure smooth library operations. Being evidence-based requires librarians to […]

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Enhancing Academic Research with AI: Practical Applications and Tools

This post is authored by Lorraine Rose, a Faculty Librarian at Charles Sturt University, and draws on a Research Support Community Day presentation in 2024. The world of academic research is evolving due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). No, AI isn’t here to replace researchers, librarians, databases, or systematic searching; rather, it’s becoming an incredibly powerful tool […]

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How Librarians Can Protect Researchers from Untrustworthy Journals and Book Publishers

This post was generously contributed by Lorraine Estelle from Think. Check. Submit., UK. In the fast-paced realm of academic publishing, researchers are navigating a minefield of options, and not all are genuine. Enter the dubious world of ‘predatory’ publishers and journals—also referred to as fraudulent or misleading publishers and journals. Regardless of the label, these […]

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The Necessity of AI Literacy in Academic Libraries in Bangladesh

The Necessity of AI Literacy in Academic Libraries in Bangladesh This post is written by Shaharima Parvin, a Senior Assistant Librarian at East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The current global adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving digital transformation at contemporary levels. According to UNESCO, the rapid iterations and proliferation of AI across all aspects of […]

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Introducing the Open Access Toolkit for Aotearoa New Zealand Researchers

  This post is by  Berit Anderson, OA Toolkit Project Lead, Ngā Ratonga Manaaki Rangahau | Research Services, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland Globally, openly accessible research is growing exponentially. However, Aotearoa, New Zealand’s open access rate, has increased slower than the world’s. In 2023, Te Pōkai Tara (Universities New Zealand) released the […]

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Attending the IFLA Information Futures Summit 2024: A Grant Winner’s Experience

This is the third and last post in a series tracking the experiences of the ARL grant recipients who attended the Brisbane summit. Adi Ela Radini Davuilevu, a library information assistant at Fiji National University, generously contributed to this post. I had the privilege of attending the IFLA Information Futures Summit 2024, held in Brisbane […]

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The memorable experiences at the IFLA Information Futures Summit in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia were significant

 This post is the second in a series of three that track the experiences of the beneficiaries of the ARL grants to attend the Brisbane summit. This post is generously contributed by Pham Ba Toan, Vietnam National University, University of Science.  Attending the IFLA Information Futures Summit in Brisbane, Australia, for the first time, with sponsorship […]

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