Artificial Intelligence for Modern Librarianship

A practical, hands-on 1-week bootcamp designed for librarians, LIS students and information professionals. Learn AI-assisted classification, metadata automation, Koha integration, chatbots, and research discovery workflows with live demos and templates.

Why This Bootcamp?

🎯 Prepare Libraries for the AI Era

AI is transforming how libraries index, discover and deliver information. This bootcamp focuses on practical, immediately applicable AI workflows tailored for library operations—from classification to patron-facing services.

💡 Hands-On Learning

Each session includes live demos, exercises and downloadable prompts. Trainers provide step-by-step guidance for implementing AI tools in Koha, metadata workflows, chatbots and researcher support systems.

Program Highlights

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AI for Classification

Leverage AI to suggest DDC/LCS/UDC codes and improve subject analysis.

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Automated Cataloguing

Generate MARC/Dublin Core metadata with AI-assisted prompts and batch operations.

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Koha Integration

Practical tips for metadata import, report automation and OPAC enhancements.

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Chatbots & Reference

Design and deploy no-code chatbots for FAQs, reference and discovery assistance.

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Research Discovery

Use OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar and open datasets for AI-assisted literature review.


Productivity

AI workflows for reports, summaries, presentations and automating routine tasks.

What You'll Receive

📹 Session Recordings

Lifetime access to all session recordings for revision.

🏆 E-Certificate

Verified certificate from DRTC New Delhi on completion.

📖 Resource Pack

Prompts, templates, and guides to implement in your library.

🤝 Community

Access to WhatsApp community and 30-day email support.

Workshop Structure

Day-Wise Modules

✔️ Day 1: AI for Classification — subject analysis and DDC suggestions

✔️ Day 2: Metadata Automation — MARC21 & Dublin Core generation

✔️ Day 3: Koha Workflows — imports, reports & OPAC customisation

✔️ Day 4: Productivity & Content Creation — summaries, PPTs, videos

✔️ Day 5: Chatbots — design and no-code deployment for library services

✔️ Day 6: Research Discovery — OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, literature review

✔️ Day 7: Capstone & Q&A — integrate learnings, project guidance

Who Should Join?

👩‍🏫 Library Professionals

College, university and special libraries preparing for digital transformation.

🎓 LIS Students & Researchers

Students and research scholars who need practical AI skills for research support.

🧑‍💼 Information Managers

Knowledge managers and system admins looking to automate workflows.

Pricing & Registration

  • ✓ 7 evenings (1 hour/day)
  • ✓ Session recordings & resources
  • ✓ E-certificate & 30-day support
  • ✓ Community access

Our Upcoming Events

🎓 3-Day Workshop on e-Granthalaya 4.0
📖 2-Day Workshop on Library Cataloguing (Practical)
📊 3-Day Workshop on SPSS
🎯 1-Day Workshop on Decode DDC with AI
🔧 1-Day Workshop on Library Automation with RFID Technology
💬 1-Day Workshop on Smart Libraries, Smarter Chatbots: AI Chatbots for Libraries
✍️ 2-Day Workshop on Research Paper Writing for Library and Information Science
🌟 15-Day Personality & Skill Development Programme
📚 3-Day Workshop on KOHA: A Library Management Software
🎁 Building Library Collections: Acquisition Steps for Print & e-Books

Frequently Asked Questions

No prior AI experience required. We start with practical tools and step-by-step demos suitable for beginners and intermediate users.

A laptop with stable internet. Optional: microphone for Q&A. Trainers provide installation guidance.

Yes—recordings and resources are shared with participants after the sessions.

Participants receive 30-day email support and access to our WhatsApp community for ongoing help.

Quick Contact

Have questions or need registration help?

Phone / WhatsApp:

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What's Included

✔️ 📹 Full Video Recordings

✔️ 🏆 E-Certificate of Completion

✔️ 📖 Resource Pack

✔️ 🤝 Community Access

Offline Centre

Digital Resources & Training Centre, New Delhi — Equipped with practice facilities and limited seating for in-person classes.

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Organised by Digital Resources and Training Centre, New Delhi