(7 Mar 2024) In a major push towards making manga more accessible internationally, several manga publishers along with the Japanese government’s Japan Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation have come together to translate manga titles to English using AI resources. As Nikkei reported, this is going to be accomplished by a start-up named Orange which has been provided an…
(29 Apr 2024) Any passionate reader knows that it’s easy to get lost within the pages of a good book. As bestselling author Steven King once said, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” But what if you could actually step inside a book’s realm? Discover six remarkable structures that offer you the opportunity to…
(7 May 2024) To encourage global participation the IATUL Travel Grant Programme provides financial assistance to library and/or information professionals from developing countries to attend the annual IATUL Conference. IATUL Travel Grants will be awarded to first-time attendees of this conference. Applications are encouraged from librarians at any institution that is an IATUL member…
(8 May 2024) Singapore Management University is hosting “AI for Research Week”, a 3-day event that aims to bring together experts, researchers, and enthusiasts to explore and discuss how they can use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to do academic research more efficiently and effectively. Throughout the week, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in…
(1 May 2024) The library technology industry had a quiet year in 2023. But in the absence of major business moves and acquisitions, companies set their sights on executing strategies to strengthen their market position. Previous cycles of business consolidation have yielded a layered landscape with distinct levels of competition. At the top, a…
(6 May 2024) The National Library of Australia has an ambitious mission: to assemble a complete collection of Australian published work. From romance novels to historical inquiry, the National Library is legislated to preserve every published word for future generations to find. The National Library recognises that this encompasses more than works by established…
(11 Apr 2024) Specifically tailored for academic librarians, this four-week course dives deep into the practical application of generative AI and large language models. Learn how to seamlessly integrate AI principles into your daily workflow, enhancing your skillset for a wide range of library services. During the course, you’ll engage with online course materials, assignments, discussions,…
(1 May 2024) The World Economic Forum (WEF), the greatly influential international organization famous for its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, published a report this past weekend, “Shaping the Future of Learning: The Role of AI in Education 4.0.” The WEF issues reports on high-level topics of global concern—most notably climate change—and its views carry…
(25 Apr 2024) The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has issued a set of “Research Libraries Guiding Principles for Artificial Intelligence.” AI technologies, and in particular, generative AI, have significant potential to improve access to information and advance openness in research outputs. AI also has the potential to disrupt information landscapes and the communities that research libraries…
(Apr 30 2024) About the Role: The Graduate Library Officer is a developmental position for those intending to undertake UniSA’s Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Management or who have recently completed Postgraduate studies in Information Management. The Graduate Library Officer will develop the skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully undertake duties within…