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eLibro's Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Unit (iIA) is the initiative dedicated to advancing the responsible adoption of AI in libraries and educational and cultural institutions. Its focus is critical, responsible, and people-centered AI.

The iIA offers three service lines:

Free micro courses: 2-hour live introductory sessions by topic, with a learning certificate. Open to the entire library community.

Specialized courses: in-depth programs with guided practice, small groups, personalized feedback, and institutional deliverables ready to use. From US$56.

AI Implementation: human-centered consulting and implementation of AI services for libraries, with total knowledge transfer.

In addition to courses and external consulting, the iIA: (1) implements AI solutions within eLibro to improve the platform and user experience; (2) guides eLibro's transition toward a continuous innovation model; and (3) offers personalized and exclusive programs for institutions.

Write to us at iia@elibro.com including your name, institution, country, and the reason for your inquiry. For institutional proposals, use the subject "iIA institutional proposal".

A free 2-hour live introductory session by topic, with a learning certificate upon successfully completing the evaluation. All sessions are held via Microsoft Teams (webinar version).

No. Each micro course is independent and requires no prior courses or technical knowledge. In some cases, basic tools are recommended, but none are mandatory.

For the first semester of 2026, 9 micro courses are scheduled, each on a different topic. The full calendar is published at elibro.com/iia-micro-cursos.

Each micro course introduces a topic in 2 hours. To go deeper, there is an associated specialized course that develops the topic across multiple sessions with guided practice and institutional deliverables.

No. Micro course sessions are never recorded under any circumstances. If you cannot attend live, consult the available notebooks in NotebookLM.

Yes. Send us a detailed message to iia@elibro.com with your request as specific as possible so we can design a tailored proposal.

1. Go to elibro.com/iia-micro-cursos.
2. Choose the micro course of your interest.
3. Click the Registration button.
4. Complete the Microsoft Teams form and accept the calendar invitation.

The full semester calendar is published with all registration links from the start. You may register at any time, as long as spots are available.

Yes. Upon completing the form, you will receive a personal, non-transferable link. Do not share it — it is used to confirm your participation and manage certificate issuance.

There may be a maximum capacity. If the micro course fills up, write to us at iia@elibro.com to be notified of future editions.

No. Due to data protection regulations, each person must complete their own form directly in Microsoft Teams.

Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM (Colombia time, GMT–5). On the Teams registration page you will see the time automatically converted to your time zone.

For 2026-I, it was unified into a single slot: Wednesdays 9:00–11:00 AM (GMT–5). This decision simplifies logistics and brings the community together in one session.

You must meet two conditions: live attendance (minimum 80% of the session) and passing evaluation (more than 80% correct answers in Microsoft Forms). The email used to connect and the one used in the evaluation must match.

Free diplomas are issued without a digital signature. With a digital signature, the cost is US$10 per diploma.

The form will be open from the day after the micro course until 30 calendar days later. After that deadline it will not be reopened.

Yes. You may complete the form as many times as you wish within the deadline. The attempt with the highest number of correct answers will be counted.

Within 30 to 60 calendar days after the micro course, to the email indicated in the evaluation. Add iia@elibro.com and santiago@elibro.com to your contacts to avoid spam.

No. We only reissue if the error was made by eLibro. If the participant entered incorrect information, the certificate is issued as-is.

The full class transcript, sources used, and AI artifacts (summaries, concept maps, questions to sources) in a Google NotebookLM notebook.

With a free Google account. Links are in the table on the micro courses page.

No. They are a supplementary resource. The certificate is only issued to those who attend live and complete the evaluation.

On occasion, yes. Some sessions may be streamed on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, or YouTube, with no prior registration required.

Yes, under the same conditions: live attendance and passing evaluation within the deadline. Watching a later recording does not grant a certificate.

1. Install Microsoft Teams and close other video calls.
2. Open the "Join the webinar" email and choose Open Microsoft Teams.
3. In Settings → Devices, test Speaker, Microphone, and Camera.
4. Click Join now.

Click Join the webinar → Continue in this browser → Allow microphone/camera → ⋯ More → Settings → Devices → Join now. Use an updated Edge or Chrome browser.

Turn up the system volume. In Teams: ⋯ More → Settings → Devices → change Speaker. In a browser, check audio permissions and ensure the tab is not muted.

Use the most recent email received. Paste the link in incognito mode. If your network blocks Teams, use mobile data or the desktop app.

To manage your registration, send invitations and reminders, track attendance, issue certificates, and, in accordance with our privacy policy, to promote eLibro products and services.

No, beyond what is necessary for the service (Microsoft Teams, Google NotebookLM). See our privacy policy.