Tag: Announcement
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November 2025 Skilltype Content Update
November brought another round of valuable updates to the Skilltype platform as we continue expanding our content and refining how it’s organized, tagged, and presented to our users. Here’s what changed over the past month: Catalog Activity New Tags Added Skills Conference & Series Materials We added new materials from the following events and recurring…
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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 In September, we added 1,341 new items, enhanced metadata on 113 items, and removed 10 outdated items (duplicates or broken links).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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Monash University becomes latest in Australia to go live on Skilltype
Monash University Library, one of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities, is now LIVE on the Skilltype platform.
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Victoria University in Melbourne goes live on Skilltype
Victoria University Library, one of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities, becomes first to go live on the Skilltype platform.
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The University of Queensland Library adopts Skilltype for staff development
Baton Rouge, LA, Brisbane, QLD, Melbourne, VIC, | January 28, 2025: The University of Queensland (UQ) Library has joined the growing number of organizations adopting Skilltype for staff development and becomes the first library from the Group of Eight to do so. As the exclusive distributor of Skilltype in Australia and New Zealand, CAVAL will…
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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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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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BCALA Selects Skilltype for Member Engagement and Training
BCALA and Skilltype partner to boost skill development for 1,000+ members, enhancing library services for African-American librarians.
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Nonprofit Annual Reviews Becomes Strategic Partner
Annual Reviews invests in Skilltype, enhancing tools that facilitate diverse and impactful training for information professionals.
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Skilltype and Technology from Sage Release Librarian Skills Landscape Report
Skilltype and Technology from Sage have released a new report that examines the librarian skills landscape and suggests development areas.
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University of Notre Dame Hesburgh Libraries Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Skilltype For Talent Management
Skilltype partners with Notre Dame’s Hesburgh Libraries to enhance talent management and professional development, leveraging innovative, data-driven solutions to advance strategic goals and elevate the library experience for the academic community.
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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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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 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.