Month: April 2026

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[webinar]: Strategically Implementing Zendy AI for the Modern Library

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As Artificial Intelligence moves from a “future tech” concept to a daily necessity in higher education, the role of the academic library is changing with it.

The challenge lies in strategic implementation. How do we integrate these powerful capabilities to enhance discovery while maintaining academic integrity?

Our upcoming free webinar, “Strategically Implement Zendy AI Capabilities in your Library for Enhanced Discovery,” will answer exactly that.

What This Webinar Will Cover

  • The evolving role of AI in modern academic libraries
  • How Zendy can function as a discovery layer for existing digital library systems
  • Strategies to enhance content discoverability across diverse resources
  • Streamlining research workflows for students and researchers
  • Maximizing the value and usage of existing library collections through AI

Speakers

  • Kamran Kardan, CEO and Co-Founder, Zendy

Kamran is the Founder and CEO of Knowledge E and the visionary behind Zendy. With over 20 years of experience in global publishing, he is dedicated to removing barriers to information. He founded Knowledge E in 2012 to support research and education in the MENA region, later launching Zendy as a mission-driven, AI-powered platform to provide affordable access to scholarly literature worldwide.

  • Rodrigo Pinto, Chief Technology Officer, Zendy

Rodrigo leads Zendy’s technical strategy and the development of its advanced AI discovery tools. With over 25 years of experience in software engineering and cloud infrastructure, he is the primary architect behind Zendy AI Discovery and the  Zendy AI Assistant (ZAIA). Rodrigo focuses on ensuring the platform remains at the forefront of discovery technology while maintaining high standards of data integrity and user experience.

Moderated by:

  • Lisette van Kesssel, Head of Marketing, Zendy

Lisette oversees marketing for both Knowledge E and Zendy, driving global brand visibility and user engagement. She brings extensive experience in digital strategy and brand management to the team. A strong advocate for social impact and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Lisette focuses on connecting emerging research communities with the resources they need to thrive.

Join Us

  • Date:
    • 21 April, Tuesday
  • Time:
    • 4 PM (GST)
    • 2 PM (CEST)

Register for the free webinar here

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Why Your Library Needs a Real Plan for AI

It’s hard to check your email or walk through the campus lately without someone bringing up AI. We’ve moved past the initial shock of “What is ChatGPT?” and into a much trickier phase: trying to figure out how it actually fits into a university without things becoming unmanageable.

The reality is that while some people are already using these tools every day, others are understandably hesitant. This gap creates a problem. If we don’t have a shared understanding of how to use AI responsibly, we end up with a patchwork of rules that confuse students and leave staff feeling unsupported.

Tuesday, April 14, 2 PM (GST), we’re hosting a free webinar to talk about a better way forward. titled: Applying a Framework for Institutional AI Literacy Development.

What’s on the Agenda?

Here’s what we’ll get into:

  • The growing role of AI in higher education and its impact on teaching, research, and operations
  • The importance of institutional AI literacy for responsible and effective AI adoption
  • Overview of a proven AI literacy framework and how it can be applied in practice
  • Strategies for developing AI guidelines, policies, and governance structures
  • How to empower academic staff and researchers as AI collaborators and leaders
  • Best practices for implementing a sustainable, institution-wide AI literacy strategy
  • Enhancing innovation, accountability, and efficiency through structured AI adoption

The goal is to make sure that when everyone uses AI in education, they’re doing it with a solid foundation of knowledge and accountability.

Speaker

Isaac Tabor

Head of Digital Learning, Knowledge E

As the Head of Digital Learning, Isaac provides expertise on best practices and current trends in digital learning and strategic oversight. He is chiefly responsible for the ongoing development of KnE Learn, a digital learning environment that works with a broad network of subject matter experts and Knowledge E’s experience in training delivery to provide targeted self-paced training to higher education institutions around the world.

Isaac has ten years of professional experience in digital learning and education development initiatives in the secondary and higher education sectors of the UAE, USA, Cambodia, and other parts of South-East Asia. He holds a Master’s degree in History from the University of Edinburgh and a Master’s degree in Learning Design & Technology from the University of Maryland.
Register for the free webinar here