Theme: Digital Transformation - The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education and Library

• 06 - 08 Aug 2024 Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
• 05 - 07 Nov 2024 Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

Course Description

Digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into different areas, fundamentally changing the way we operate and deliver value to stakeholders. This new digital landscape has gathered new tools and technologies and ranges of perspectives on digital transformation not only in the education system but has also created various disruptions for librarians.

Research connecting artificial intelligence (AI) to librarianship remains quite low. While the topic has been expanding exponentially in other fields, this has not been the case for all the information sciences. Others are working on actively integrating AI into the virtual reference process through automated chatbots and a participatory culture that allows users to engage in the learning experience with the technology. The course will include but is not limited to discussion and deliberations on many of the issues emerging in relevance to digital transformation in many sectors of the Innovative Research and Knowledge industries.

Course Objectives

To discuss the rising contemporary issues related to digital distraction in an information world

Increase opportunities to share innovative practices and concepts across the profession, nationally and internationally, and among all libraries.

Increase recognition of and support for experimentation with innovative and transformational ideas.

Help libraries and information centres make use of new and emerging technologies by promoting and supporting technological experimentation and innovation.

Increase leadership development and training opportunities designed to support the ongoing transformation of libraries.

Course Outline

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education and Library

Digital Transformation of Information and its Impact on Society 

AI and the Application in Libraries

Copyrights and licensing issues of digital content

Knowledge Management and Role of Librarians

Transborder flow of information in a digital aeon.

Convergence of Knowledge Management and Learning

Social Media Tools and E-Learning

Copyright Laws & Policies

Plagiarism and Piracy in the digital world

Who Should Participate?

The course would provide opportunities to meet and hear from library professionals, leaders, and information scientists in all types of libraries and information centers across the globe, some of the categories are:

Academic Fraternity from Teaching, Learning, and Research

Library and Information Science Professionals

Information Technology Professionals

Research Scholars and Students

Information Scientists