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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Digital Libraries and Information Services in the 5th Industrial Revolution Training
Description
This course equips library and information science professionals with the knowledge and skills to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into digital library services. Participants will explore AI applications, ethical considerations, and strategic implementation, enabling them to enhance user experiences and operational efficiency in the 5th Industrial Revolution.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply AI concepts and techniques to enhance digital library services and information management.
- Analyze the impact of AI on information access, retrieval, and user experience in digital libraries.
- Evaluate ethical, legal, and social implications of AI in library and information services.
- Design an AI-driven strategy for a digital library or information service.
- Implement AI tools and technologies to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency.
- Demonstrate the ability to critically assess AI applications and their alignment with library goals.
Target Audience
This course is designed for librarians, information specialists, archivists, records managers, and other professionals working in digital library or information service environments who wish to leverage AI to improve service delivery and stay ahead in the digital era.
Prerequisites
None — open enrollment. However, a basic understanding of digital library systems and information management is recommended.
Course Outline
Objectives:
• Explain the key concepts of the 5th Industrial Revolution (5IR) and its implications for digital libraries.
• Identify the core AI technologies (machine learning, NLP, computer vision, robotics) and their relevance to information services.
• Describe the ethical, legal, and social considerations of AI in libraries.
• Recognize the evolving role of information professionals in an AI-driven environment.
Topics:
• Introduction to the 5th Industrial Revolution: human-centric AI, sustainability, and collaboration.
• Overview of AI: definitions, history, and current state.
• AI technologies: machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics.
• AI applications in digital libraries: metadata enrichment, search, and recommendation systems.
• Ethical frameworks: bias, fairness, privacy, and transparency.
• Legal aspects: copyright, data protection (POPIA), and intellectual property.
• The changing role of librarians and information specialists.
• Case studies of AI implementation in libraries globally.
Objectives:
• Evaluate AI tools for cataloguing, classification, and metadata generation.
• Apply NLP techniques for advanced search, text mining, and chatbots.
• Use computer vision for digitization, OCR, and image recognition.
• Discuss the use of AI in user behaviour analysis and personalization.
• Assess the impact of AI on information retrieval and user experience.
Topics:
• AI for cataloguing and classification: auto-tagging, subject indexing.
• NLP for semantic search, entity recognition, and text summarisation.
• Chatbots and virtual assistants for user support.
• Computer vision in digitisation: OCR, handwriting recognition, image and video analysis.
• Personalisation and recommender systems in library platforms.
• AI for user analytics: usage patterns, predictive analytics.
• AI-powered accessibility tools for diverse user needs.
• Practical demonstration of AI tools (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, OCR software).
Objectives:
• Develop a strategic roadmap for AI adoption in a digital library.
• Design an AI project plan considering resources, skills, and risk.
• Evaluate AI systems for performance, bias, and user satisfaction.
• Explore emerging trends: generative AI, knowledge graphs, and AI ethics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure responsible AI use.
Topics:
• Strategic planning for AI integration: needs assessment, cost-benefit analysis.
• Project management for AI initiatives: team, timeline, budgeting.
• Data governance and quality for AI readiness.
• Evaluation frameworks: metrics, testing, and user feedback.
• Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) in library services: opportunities and challenges.
• Knowledge graphs and linked data for intelligent retrieval.
• Building a culture of AI literacy among staff and users.
• Future trends: AI and the 5IR, lifelong learning, and sustainable development.
Practicals
This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.
Summatives
Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.
Daily Exercises — 30%
Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.
Final Test — 70%
On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.
Final Total
| Component | Out of | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Average (multiple choice) | 100% | 30% |
| Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) | 100% | 70% |
| Final Total | — | 100% |
All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.
Certificate
How it works
- Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
- Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
- You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
- If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it
Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.
Training Discounts
Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.
| Delegates | Discount |
|---|---|
| 5 | 3% off |
| 10 | 6% off |
| 15 | 9% off |
| 20 | 12% off |
| 25 | 15% off |
| 30 | 18% off |
| 50 | 30% off |
| 75 | 40% off |
| 100 | 40% off |
3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.
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