Digital Skills for Librarians in the New Normal Era - Sylvester Ebhonu

Digital Skills f r
Librarians in the New-Normal Era
By:
SYLVESTER ISRAEL EBHONU, CLN
University Library Coordinator,
Admiralty University of Nigeria
Ibusa/Ogwashiuku Express Way, Delta State.
ebhonu-lib@adun.edu.ng
didigitallibrarian@gmail.com
+2347030413987
DeliveredatNLADELTA
Pre-ConferenceWorkshop2020

Youwanttojotsomethingdownright?
“There is nothing new except
what has been Forgotten.”
- Marie Antoinette
PRACTICE WHATEVER YOU LEARN

DEAL?
INSIGHT
1. Introduction
2. What picture comes to your
mind?
3. Why do we need to get
digified?
4. What Skills and Tools do
Librarians need?
5. ADUN Case (Seeing is
believing)
6. Helpful tips
7. Practical
8. Call to Action
9. QUESTIONS
1 HOUR
15 Mins.
45 Mins.
9/12/2020 | didigitallibrarian@gmail.com

Introduction
Digital skills are defined as a
range of abilities to use digital
devices, communication
applications, and networks to
access and manage information.
https://en.unesco.org/news/digital-skills-critical-jobs-and-social-inclusion

LIBRARIES AND LIBRARIANS - What Picture comes to your mind?
11/9/2020| ebhonu-lib@adun.edu.ng
Christopher Center Library – Before Moellering
Valparaiso University

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYMj58Jwpd0

COULD THIS BE THE PICTURE – THE FUTURE?
ARE LIBRARIANS GOING TO BE
RELEVANT WHEN THERE ARE NO
MORE BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY OR
WHEN THE LIBRARY DOORS ARE
SHUT?

Dale Crosby Close
The “New Era”
“…will virtual
offerings eclipse
physical locations?
Librarians across the
country foresee
institutions that will
blend the physical
with the digital,
increasing their
emphasis on their
critical community
role by offering free
Wi-Fi and social
services as well as a
place where physical
books and DVDs
coexist with e-books
and online
platforms.”
E Rosen | nytimes.com

Why do we need to upskill and get digified?
Our
environment is
changing.
- Apart from
restrictions on
physical
gatherings
which, greatly
impacted
academic
activities, use of
libraries &
information
centers, User
spaces are
limited.
www.internetlivestats.com

Why we need to upskill and get dignified? (contd.)
Our Patrons
need are
changing
- Users connect
more with
audio-visuals
and e –
resources than
printed
materials.
- They are
getting more
impatient and
need help
quickly.

Upskilling and getting digified will
HELP US
align and stay ahead of changes.
IF THIS ISN'T TAKEN SERIOUSLY,
MANY JOB ROLES WILL CONTINUE
FADE AWAY

WHATSKILLSANDTOOLS DO
LIBRARIANS/LISPROFESSIONALS
NEEDTOACQUIRE?

Ability to work/serve
remotely. Collaborating,
Resource Discovery and
verification, Video
Conferencing and e-
Presentations are
needed.
Ability to think outside the
box. Critical thinking and
problem-solving skills are
needed.
Ability to Self-learn.
Information
Searching/Researching,
Curiosity, Driving the
learning process and
frequent practice is key.
1
3
2
4
Ability to promote
Librarianship and
Libraries. Branding,
Digital Marketing,
Content Creation,
multimedia and
communication skills
are highly needed.
STORY FOR ANOTHER DAY:
AI SKILLS, MACHINE LEARNING, DATA SOLUTIONS, IoT,
PROGRAMMING, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 9/12/2020 | didigitallibrarian@gmail.com

COLLECT
Ourrolesaredynamicandchanging
DISSEMINATE
LEARN
RESEARCH
Withtherighttoolsandtechnicalknow-how,productivity
anduserssatisfactioncanbeachieved.
ReferenceServices
Cat.&Class.
Usereducation

1. Librariesservehumanity
2. Respectallformsbywhich
knowledgeiscommunicated
3. Usetechnologyintelligentlyto
enhanceservice
4. Protectfreeaccesstoknowledge
5. Honourthepastandcreatethefuture

(contd.)

ADUNCASE
(SEEINGISBELIEVING)

24/8/2020| ebhonu-lib@adun.edu.ng
PLAY VIDEO

PLAY VIDEO

BRANDING & DIGITAL MARKETING
FOR PROFESSIONALS
THE DRIVER: CONTENT CREATION
- CANVA, PHOTOSHOP, & COREL DRAW
FOR DESIGNS/VIDEOS
- PLOTAGON FOR ANIMATION
- LIGHTROOM FOR PHOTO EDITING
- INSHOT, COREL VIDEO STUDIO &
PREMIERE PRO
- BLOGGING (WORDPRESS,
BLOOGER.COM)
- E-PRESENTATION (POWER POINT,
MINDOMO, ETC)

WATCH YOUR DIGITAL IMPRESSION
LEARN MORE: https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/11-tips-
for-students-tomanage-their-digital-footprints/ 9/12/2020 | didigitallibrarian@gmail.com

It starts first with
VISIBILITY
The Internet is a big platform with a lot of Social
Platforms for you. Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp,
etc.. Create an account on these platform to secure
your space on the internet. Don’t establish your
presence everywhere. Use what works effectively for
you.
Get a Land
01
People want to be able to know everything about
you/what you do at a glance. It saves their time
and helps them contact you whenever your
services are needed. Showcasing your profile tells
your targeted audience ‘HEY… I AM HERE’. CANVA
can help you create unique designs.
Create a detailed Profile
02
03
Set goals and purpose for the time you spend online. If
you are going to like a post, let there be a reason. If you
must upload anything and it doesn’t help you increase
your visibility or influence, then you shouldn’t make that
post. LET ALL YOUR SOCIAL ACTIONS BE DRIVEN BY
PURPOSE
Define your Purpose
PS: Applicable both for
Contemporary, Professional and Side Hustles

96%
Visibility
Guaranteed
Search for people who know you and
people you know, even if they do not
know you. Connect with brands and
high profile people you would love to
have an encounter with. Avoid making
friends with the wrong people online.
Reach out and Connect
Those you’re targeting don’t have your time.
They have their lives and a lot of times are
more comfortable in browsing the internet at
specific times. As a professional who needs
attention and loyalty of your followers. Try to
know when its best to create or distribute
content.
Understand time
According to Facebook “Like button is
the quickest way for people to share
content.” Liking a post is a way to give
positive feedback or to connect with
things you care about. When you share
or comment your friends and others get
notifications of your activity.
Like, Comment and Share
Get busy on social media being
productive. Don’t be busy doing nothing
– going through other people’s content,
giving them your attention, when you
should be making attempts to have
their attention. Start creating content.
It is applicable both for side
Be Productive
Increase
Visibility
Ref: Marketo and Brian
Carter Study
According to a research by Sysomos: 92.4% of all
retweets on twitter happen within the first hour of the
original tweet being published.

SOCIAL
MEDIA IS
SOCIAL
SIR!
IMPROVE YOUR
COMMUNICATION
 If you keep doing same things - misinterpreting brand consistency, your
viewers may just start ignoring your posts.
 Communicate value always, tell stories of your library activities, even in
your jokes and very social posts.
 Ask for Public Opinion. Create related polls, ask questions that can
help you get relevant feedback that indirectly promotes you and
what you do

This works for me…
You should give it a Try
too
When people search for
you on social media
(facebook for example)
Your timeline should be
able to give them a clue
who you are and what you
can do for them.
Find some time to review
your profile. How do you
want people to see
you/what you do.
PACKAGE IT!!! 9/12/2020 | didigitallibrarian@gmail.com

ON ANIMATION
“Benefits of learning animations
1. It's a productive way to have relax and pass time.
2. It's fun and give a feel of self satisfaction when you actually take a look at your work.
3. It is an engaging medium to tell your story in a more organized way.
4. Brings out your creative ability.
5. Profit - Teaching others, adverts for your business, YouTube comedy, adverts for others, marketing.
TOOLS:
Go to google store, search for plotagon story
Download the software - about 208mb, it is worth it.
Sketching your story before you commence is important. When you have a picture of what you want in your
head, it will be easier to create.
Truth is everyone is a story writer, we just limit ourselves with the believe that story telling is for a particular
set of people. No one can pass your message better than you, all you need is to be Creative.”
GHENERO OHWOBETE: 07062217621
PRECIOUS DIEDEMISE: 07069540404

LIBRARY ADVOCACY/
MARKETING
- Educate/inform
prospective users. Assist
them with their
information needs. Inspire
them.
- Take the library to
where they are.
- Tell the stories of your
library or job as a librarian
using visual and textual
content.
VIDEO CONFERENCING/
E-LEARNING
- Always get an agenda
ready; test/rehearse
and don’t do it alone till
you master the process.
- Be intelligent
emotionally and ensure
you’re actually
communicating.
- Look at the Camera, not
the screen; mute your mic
if you’re not speaking;
ONLINE COMMUNICATION
- Develop email checking
and responding habits.
- Practice good email
ethics, avoid casual
salutations; watch your
spellings;
- use CC and BCC
appropriately; watch
what you’re forwarding
- Zip files / compress
them before attaching
STAY SAFE
To avoid being a victim
of identity theft and
scamming:
- Use strong passwords.
- Avoid clicking or filling
information on
untrusted webpages.
- Use 2 Step
Verifications
- Go Incognito when
necessary

ON
- VIDEO CONFERENCING &
- COURSE MATERIAL PREPARATION (PPT)
Recommended by:
MUSA, SAHEED IBRAHIM
Asst. Lecturer, Department of Biological
Science
Admiralty University of Nigeria

E-conferencing best practices:
For speakers/presenters:
 Keep your audience in mind, engage them through questions.
 Practice! Practice! Practice!
 Call in earlier (At least 15mins)
 Be the first to attend before time
 Show enthusiasm: If you are not interested, why should others be!
 Stick to a predetermined time
 Provide your contact information and social media handles when concluding.

E-conferencing best practices (Contd.):
For participants/attendees:
 Call in few minutes earlier.
 Don’t interrupt
 Reach-out to the speaker after the presentation if you’d like more insight
 Off your mic to avoid rowdiness
 Choose the slide and focus on it
 Use the chat interphase
 Present your self properly

Course materials: Power Point
 A presentation program developed by Microsoft
 Allows users to create catchy and simple slides to explain complex situations
 It involves just important points
Points:
 Limit bullet points
 Incorporate relevant high-quality visual elements
 Differ verbal from on screen
 Time management
 Use animated elements
 Practice! Practice ! Practice!

WHATHAVEYOU
LEARNT
TOOLS
SKILLS
DIGIFIED
SO
FAR?

ARE YOU READY TO EARN THIS BADGE?
LET’S GET PRACTICAL 9/12/2020 | didigitallibrarian@gmail.com

USEFUL TIPS
SEARCHING ON
GOOGLE
• Related:site
• Site:
• Filetype:pdf
• Set time for
• Etymology:.
• Define:
• 5+1*10
• “ ”
• - or + (search operators)
SEARCH ENGINE
BROWSER

JOB SEARCH ONLINE

GRAPHIC DESIGN

GOOGLE FOR EDUCATION
- Google Classroom
- Creating Online Catalogue
- User Registration
- Check in / Check Out

www.drive.google.com
www.forms.google.com
www.sites.google.com
www.keep.google.com
www.alerts.google.com
www.obsproject.com
www.linkedin.com/learning/
www.coursera.org
www.edx.org
www.canva.com
www.plotagon.com
www.bit.ly
www.zamzar.com
www.blogspot.com
www.wordpress.com
www.zoom.us
www.jitsy.org
ONEBYONE -HANDSONDECK

CON
GRA
TUL
ATI
ONS
Dear Librarian,
Upskill, get digified and
always open your mind
to learn, explore,
connect and improve in
your service delivery.

Uninstall applications, exit
groups, unsubscribe from
emails and delete files in
your phone that do not add
value to your career and
personal development.
1
Install all apps & Signup on
Websites you have been
exposed to and use them
faithfully for at least 1
month.
2
UPSKILL
Start with this one
urgently, earn a certificate:
https://learndigital.withgo
ogle.com/digitalskills and
notify me when you
complete it.
3
I HAVE LEARNT
A LOT AND I
WANT RESULTS
AFTER THIS
WORKSHOP.
I WILL
DO SOMETHING
I AM TOO BUSY,
I DON’T HAVE
TIME AND
RESOURCES,
I
CAN’T DO
ANYTHING
CTA

Sylvester Israel Ebhonu
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@didigitallibrarian
Sylvester Ebhonu is a Certified Librarian of Nigeria
with over 7 years of experience. He is currently the
University Library Coordinator at the Admiralty
University of Nigeria.
He is usually called the didigitallibrarian for his delivery
on cutting-edge information, library and media
solutions. Sylvester has facilitated seminars,
campaigns and workshops for over 10,000
participants including students/Corps members (teens
and youths) in faith groups, corporate and social
platforms.
He is the Compiler of the book, “Let’s Communicate: A
Life of Purpose.”
Mr. Sylvester Israel Eronmwonsele Ebhonu is happily
married, and blessed with a Purpose-Driven Daughter.
When he is not busy attending to patrons’ needs, he
engages in multimedia activities.
Click & Subscribe to watch a 2019 YouTube Interview
with Sylvester here:
https://youtu.be/CoRkktaf1DI
He is an amazing personality to encounter.

References
Musa, S I (2020). Assessment Packages, Video Conferencing Best Practices and Tools.
Rosen, E. (2020). Beyond the Pandemic, Libraries Look Toward a New Era
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/24/business/libraries-pandemic-future.html
UNESO (2018). Digital skills critical for jobs and social inclusion. Retrieved
from https://en.unesco.org/news/digital-skills-critical-jobs-and-social-inclusion#:~:
…

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