Author: Kelly Terry
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October 2025 Skilltype Content Update
October brought another wave of meaningful updates to the Skilltype platform as we continue to grow our content and ensure it’s accurately tagged, up to date, and aligned with the evolving needs of library professionals. Here’s what changed over the past month: Catalog Activity New Tags Added Skills Products Conference & Series MaterialsWe added new…
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State Library of Pennsylvania Becomes Sixth Statewide Implementation Partner of the Skilltype Talent Management Platform
BATON ROUGE, LA and HARRISBURG, PA — The Office of Commonwealth Libraries(OCL) announced today their statewide pilot of Skilltype, a cutting-edge softwareplatform designed to support skills management and professional development forlibrary workers. This software equips public and academic libraries across Pennsylvaniawith personalized tools to identify, develop, and track the evolving competencies of theirteams. The partnership…
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Skilltype Q3 Release (1.58.0–1.58.2): Smarter AI Tagging, Improved Search, and Refined Filters
Our Q3 updates for the Skilltype platform — versions 1.58.0, 1.58.1, and 1.58.2 — introduce new AI-driven automation, improved search functionality, and refinements to how organizations interact with skills and products. These updates continue our focus on delivering a more personalized, efficient experience for both individual users and institutions. Highlights Research & Development Our R&D…
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September 2025 Content Update: What’s New in Skilltype
This month’s update brings fresh content, refined metadata, and more resources to keep Skilltype’s library organized, accurate, and useful for your team. In September, we added 1,341 new items, enhanced metadata on 113 items, and removed 10 outdated items (duplicates or broken links). These regular checks ensure that the resources you find are high-quality and…
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Texas State University Libraries adopt Skilltype to enhance staff development
Texas State University Libraries are now live on the Skilltype platform, joining hundreds of institutions worldwide that are rethinking staff development through data-driven talent management. By adopting Skilltype, Texas State University Libraries will provide faculty and staff with access to curated professional development resources, personalized training recommendations, and real-time insights into workforce skills and interests.…
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Skilltype and Library Journal/School Library Journal Partner to Expand Professional Development Access
Skilltype, the talent-management platform for information professionals, is partneringwith Library Journal (LJ), a leading authority in librarianship for nearly 150 years,and School Library Journal (SLJ), the premier voice in school librarianship for over 70 years.The collaboration integrates LJ and SLJ’s professional development programs directly intothe Skilltype platform, giving libraries streamlined access to trusted training resources atexclusive discounts. Since 1876 and 1954,…
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Skilltype and EveryLibrary Partner to Improve Political Literacy Across Workforce
Skilltype, the talent-management platform tailored for libraries, is pleased to announce anew partnership with EveryLibrary. Through this collaboration, Skilltype will hostEveryLibrary’s content directly on its platform, expanding access to critical advocacytraining and resources for library professionals worldwide. EveryLibrary is the first and only national political action organization focused onbuilding voter support for libraries. Dedicated to…
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August 2025 Skilltype Content Update
August was another productive month at Skilltype as we continue to enhance our platform and expand the depth and relevance of our content. Here’s a summary of the latest activity. Catalog Activity New Tags Added Skilltype continues to evolve with the needs of the profession. In August, we added new tags across skills, products, and…
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Skilltype Release 1.57.0 — Smarter Imports, AI-Powered Tagging, and Enhanced Search
August 2025 (1.57.0) We’re thrilled to introduce Skilltype v1.57.0—a release that brings transformative automation, AI-intelligence, and refined search navigation to your experience. Here’s what’s new: AI-Driven iCal Import & Automated Tagging Search & Navigation Enhancements Bug Fixes & UI Cleanups As always, these improvements reflect our commitment to a smarter, smoother, and more intuitive Skilltype…
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July 2025 Skilltype Content Update
July was another busy month at Skilltype as we continue to grow our platform and refine the skills and resources available for our users. Below is a recap of what has changed over the past month. Catalog Activity New Tags AddedSkilltype grows with the industry. In July we added several new tags to better categorize…
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Skilltype Release 1.56.0 — Focus on Bug Fixes and UX Improvements
In version 1.56.0, we addressed a number of longstanding bugs and technical debt to improve platform performance and user experience. This release includes infrastructure enhancements and critical fixes across the Admin Panel, Safari compatibility, and responsive views. Infrastructure Enhancements Bug Fixes Tablet & Safari Fixes Navigation and Display Admin & Profile Updates Search & Data…
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How Grambling State University Leveraged Skilltype to Embrace the Digital Future
Libraries across the country are adapting to rapid technological change, tighter budgets, and rising user expectations. At Grambling State University, the Digital Library and Learning Commons took a forward-thinking step by modernizing services and investing in staff development through Skilltype, a platform tailored specifically for library professionals. Aligning Training with Strategic Goals Previously, professional development…