Seminar-training “The Library in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Digital Transformation and New Opportunities

At the National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as part of the implementation of initiatives by Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in the areas of digital transformation, the development of artificial intelligence, and the nation’s intellectual potential, and in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal No. 4 “Quality Education,” a training seminar was organized on the topic “The Library in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Digital Transformation and New Opportunities.”

The event was attended by first- through fourth-year students of the 6B03205 “Library and Information Systems” program, under the guidance of B. S. Asanova, Ph.D., senior lecturer in the Department of World History, Historiography, and Source Studies.

Objective: As part of the Head of State’s initiatives on digital transformation, the goal is to introduce artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technologies into the library sector, as well as to broaden the professional horizons of future specialists in the field of modern technologies in order to identify directions for their further development.

The primary objective of the seminar-training is to facilitate the introduction of artificial intelligence and modern technologies into the library sector within the framework of the Head of State’s digitalization initiatives, as well as to identify prospective directions for the future development of the field. For students, the event serves as an important educational and practice-oriented platform for enhancing their professional knowledge and practical competencies. During the seminar, students will be introduced to artificial intelligence systems such as LibRAG and NurAI, as well as analytical platforms including LABA and DILIGEN, enabling them to strengthen their digital literacy. In addition, IT experts and qualified professionals will provide students with knowledge of IFLA standards, electronic databases, copyright protection, and contemporary approaches to the preservation of cultural and documentary heritage. The knowledge and practical skills acquired through the seminar will contribute to the development of professional competencies required for the formation of competitive and forward-looking specialists in the library sector.