Agenda
- Day 1 (Tuesday, 28 May 2024) @ De La Salle University, Manila
- Day 2 (Wednesday, 29 May 2024) @ New World Hotel, Makati City
TIME
EVENT
10:00 - 10:30
Registration
10:30 - 12:00
Library tour @ DLS
12:00 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 16:30
Workshops @ DLS
1) Digital marketing for research visibility and university branding OR
Participants will explore innovative techniques to convert traditional research publications into more engaging and accessible formats, such as research highlights, graphical abstracts, and video abstracts. The course will provide librarians with the skills to guide and assist researchers in creating content that succinctly communicates the essence and findings of their research and appeals to their peers and a broader audience.
By leveraging digital platforms, social media, and other academic networks, librarians can be crucial in promoting scientific publications to targeted communities, thereby enhancing readership and citation rates. This program empowers librarians with the knowledge and tools to become strategic partners in the quest for greater research visibility, reinforcing the university’s brand and position in the global academic landscape.
2) AI literacy for librarians: the future skill of research support OR
This course will delve into the emergence of new AI technologies since the advent of ChatGPT, offering librarians insights into the latest tools shaping the future of research. Participants will learn to critically evaluate AI tools, focusing on criteria determining their usefulness and ethical considerations for researchers. The program will emphasize the role of AI as a digital assistant, providing 24-hour support for literature review, manuscript authoring, data analysis, and hypothesis generation, thereby enhancing the efficiency and productivity of research activities.
Furthermore, the course will address the potential pitfalls of using AI tools, including issues related to plagiarism, data privacy, and the maintenance of research integrity. By understanding these challenges, librarians can better guide researchers in the responsible use of AI technologies, ensuring that their reliance on these tools enhances, rather than compromises, the quality and ethics of their work. This course aims to prepare librarians to be at the forefront of AI adoption in research support, empowering them to facilitate innovative and ethical research practices.
3) Advanced skill of citation analysis: insight for research visibility and impact
Through interactive workshops, case studies, and hands-on sessions, participants will explore the multifaceted nature of research visibility and societal impact. They will learn to analyze and interpret a combination of metrics, from traditional citation counts to alternative metrics (altmetrics), social media engagement, and beyond. This holistic approach will empower librarians to provide more nuanced and forward-looking insights into research performance, identify emerging trends swiftly, and uncover niche opportunities for researchers.
By the end of the program, the learning experience will equip the university librarians with advanced skills to enhance research visibility and gauge its impact on society more effectively, thus playing a pivotal role in shaping the research strategy of their institutions.