Author: Tony Zanders
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Changelog v1.47: Finding people
With our latest release, Skilltype is evolving from a platform for training, to one also used for networking and collaboration.
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University of Manitoba Libraries First in Canada to Adopt Skilltype
The Canadian research library will be the first in the country to deploy Skilltype’s innovative platform for data-driven skill development.
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Skilltype Turns 6
While making payroll for 6 consecutive years wasn’t a goal we set out to have, doing so in spite a very turbulent market is a significant. And graduating to multi-year contract renewals, larger cohort sizes, and additional countries has been quite the validation as well.
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Australian Catholic University Library adopts Skilltype for continuous learning
Australian Catholic University (ACU) has become the latest institution to join the growing ranks of libraries adopting Skilltype, a dynamic platform designed to transform staff development and skills management.
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Skilltype Expands Into Florida’s Academic Libraries
Skilltype, the leading talent management platform for libraries, is proud to announce its strategic expansion into the academic libraries of Florida’s major universities. This expansion includes the University of Central Florida (UCF), Florida International University (FIU), and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU).
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Individual Subscriptions Now Available
This new service will allow individual professionals to access Skilltype’s comprehensive suite of career development tools, normally available only through institutional partnerships, empowering them to take their learning and career advancement into their own hands.
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Skilltype Expands Academic Library Community in Southwest US
University of Oklahoma Libraries, University of New Mexico Libraries, University of North Texas Libraries, and the University of Texas at Arlington Libraries, have each decided to opt-in to year two of the consortium’s Skilltype program.
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University of Wollongong Libraries Becomes First Library in Australia to Adopt Skilltype
Skilltype and CAVAL proudly announce the University of Wollongong’s subscription to the Skilltype platform.
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University of South Carolina Libraries Selects Skilltype to Manage Skill Development
The University of South Carolina Libraries partners with Skilltype to manage skill development across their staff, becoming the 19th member of the Association of Research Libraries to join the Skilltype community.
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Changelog v1.42.1
We’ve delivered a new Home experience for all users based on insights about our careers and organizations.
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Libraries in Asia and Middle East Select Skilltype for Skill Development
Entering its fifth year of operation, Skilltype begins serving libraries across Asia and the Middle East. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Singapore Management University, and Georgetown University of Qatar are the latest international libraries to adopt the platform.
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UCLA DataX and Skilltype partner to Surface Data Expertise
UCLA’s DataX initiative and Skilltype are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership to surface data expertise across the campus community.
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Library Training Resources Update: AI, LI Learning and More
In response to the evolving trends and interests exhibited by libraries and users on our platform, we’ve added 2,600 resources to Skilltype’s curated index of training material.
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Jamie Lin Becomes Skilltype’s Head of Community and User Research
Lin, an information professional with a rich background in instructional design, community building, and professional development, will spearhead efforts to understand Skilltype’s diverse audience while increasing connections among users.
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What’s New in Skilltype: July 2023
In the last release, we added a feature that allows organization administrators to add training resources that are only available to their organization members. In this release, we made those items easier to identify and discover.
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What’s New in Skilltype: June 2023
In this release, we responded to customer feedback and provided a way for organization administrators to add their own library’s training resources to Skilltype. This new feature allows users to have a single place to do their training.
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What’s New in Skilltype: April 2023
In this update, we significantly upgraded our UI tools for selecting skills, again based on your feedback and the usability study from the students at Simmons University.
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Johnny Boursiquot Becomes Skilltype’s Founding Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Experienced engineer and manager will lead the next phase of Skilltype’s platform to prepare the global library community for 2030.
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Skilltype Attends Tulane Business School’s Founder’s Forum
Skilltype’s COO Christine Quirion recently attended the Founders Forum at the Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, at Tulane Business School.
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Skilltype raises $1.75M to future-proof libraries globally
Today, we’re excited to announce the addition of new resources and strategic partners to help fuel this mission. Skilltype has raised $1.7 million in seed financing, led again by Pearl Fund, with participation from the Ruthless for Good Fund, Revelry Venture Partners and Manifold Group.
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Skilltype Appoints Matt Allan as Product Manager
Skilltype, Inc., the talent management platform for libraries, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Matt Allan as Skilltype’s first full-time Product Manager.
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Building DEI initiatives into our company’s DNA
Here are some highlights from our discussion on what it means to live DEI work in daily decisions when building a company.
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Changelog V.1.28
Welcome to version 1.28, which includes an improved user experience on the recommendations screen, updated icons that correspond with the media format for each training listing, content requirement icons, as well as the addition of user help guides on the right sidebar.
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Skilltype Partners with San José State University iSchool
Library technology company Skilltype announces its partnership with San José State University School of Information to provide access to its talent marketplace to students, faculty, and staff. This marks the second iSchool to adopt Skilltype’s talent management platform.
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University of Kentucky Libraries Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Skilltype
The University of Kentucky Libraries have entered into a multi-year agreement with Skilltype for talent management across their seven branch library system, marking the 17th member of the association of research libraries to adopt Skilltype since 2020.
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Changelog v.1.27
Welcome to version 1.27, which includes a Team Talent Audit that shows Team Managers the overlap of a team’s skills, product experience and interests with the key skills identified by each organization.
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Skilltype Appoints Christine Quirion as Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Skilltype, Inc., the talent management platform for libraries, today announced the appointment of Christine Quirion to its leadership team as Chief Operating Officer.
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Skilltype partners with Simmons University SLIS Usability Course
This semester, Skilltype was invited to participate as the ‘customer’ within a project-based course at Simmons University’s School of Information.
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Amigos signs multi-year Skilltype Agreement for its Research Libraries
Amigos Library Services is making a first of its kind investment in increasing the capacity of its 500+ library members by signing a multi-year partnership with talent management platform Skilltype.
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Training Lists and My Learning have arrived
Skilltype’s latest release 1.26 includes a new feature: Creating and Sharing Training Lists