Don't let library admin get in the way of the important stuff!

Libraries are dynamic digital hubs with dedicated staff working to improve access to information on behalf of their readers, members, and end-users. We all know library admin takes you away from helping people, so we'll explore how automated cataloguing and digital media management systems can make a real difference.

In our second piece on Generative AI, we explore how GenAI is emerging as a transformative tool in education, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. By teaching prompt engineering and encouraging the verification of AI-generated content, librarians can equip students with essential critical analysis skills.

??What is AutoCat and how can it benefit your library service? ??

AutoCat streamlines and enhances library cataloguing by automating the retrieval of bibliographic data and cover images. By simply scanning or typing the ISBN, AutoCat searches external catalogues and creates a title record with an image and enhanced text. Key benefits include:

• Time-saving: Reduces the manual effort needed for cataloguing, allowing librarians to focus on other tasks.
• Accuracy: Minimises the risk of human error, ensuring consistency and reliability in the catalogue.
• Enhanced user experience: Enriches the catalogue with summaries and abstracts, making the search and selection process more informative.
• Efficiency: Enables rapid processing of new materials, keeping the library’s collection up-to-date. It also checks for existing titles to avoid duplicate records.
• Manage high volumes: Libraries can more effectively manage high volumes of new materials, particularly during busy periods or following large acquisitions.

It helps to create a reliable and visually attractive catalogue that people can trust. With AutoCat, libraries can provide a more responsive and dynamic service to their users, benefiting the entire community.

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What else is new on the SLLS Blog?

Tips for promoting access to digital media in your library

Digital media is transforming school - and other libraries - with eBooks, audiobooks, and interactive tools. This post explores the benefits, practical tips, and how to balance digital and print for an engaging, future-ready library.

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Unlocking creativity and critical thinking: GenAI in school libraries – Part 2

Following on from my previous post, it’s time to move from caution to curiosity. GenAI is more than just a disruptive force – it’s also a tool with transformative potential for education.

Read more to discover practical tips on creating prompts and a lot more. ??

What have we got planned for March? ??

We are excited about our 3-part Community Library blog series, which we'll be publishing later this month. If you're interested in the benefits of simple searching, then we are working on a piece about the Library Discovery Tool, your "Google-Like" search experience for your library catalogue.

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