Libraries are embracing the future, and at the heart of this transformation is a collaborative project between library cataloging experts and data scientists. Recently, I sat down with Synae Yoon, a cataloging librarian with SMU Libraries, and Tue Vu, an AI/Machine Learning Research Scientist with OIT Research Technology Services team, to discuss their innovative approach to streamlining the cataloging of documents and images using Artificial Intelligence into MAchine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) standards.
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Category: Announcement
Microsoft Authenticator Is Coming; Update Now To Avoid Workflow Disruption
Next month, Microsoft Authenticator will be replacing Duo Security as SMU’s primary Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution. While the switch to Authenticator can be done within minutes, we highly encourage you not to wait until the last minute to minimize disruptions to your work and operations. Here is what you can expect starting next month and how you can quickly switch to Microsoft Authenticator. Continue reading Microsoft Authenticator Is Coming; Update Now To Avoid Workflow Disruption
OIT Customer Service Continues Excellence in 2025
As we begin the new year, we would like to take a moment to share some of the achievements from OIT’s Customer Service division, which reached significant milestones this past year and expanded programs and services for the campus.
Responding to the call for additional support of AI tools in the workplace, the Training and Communications team launched Continue reading OIT Customer Service Continues Excellence in 2025
An Inside Look at How Student Affairs Uses SMU360
Three years ago, OIT partnered with the Division of Student Affairs to launch Campus Groups, better known as SMU360, across campus. Since then, the platform has become a growing hub used by Greek life for member management, Perkins School of Theology for certification program management, and, of course, Student Affairs for managing the expansive array of events and communications across campus. Continue reading An Inside Look at How Student Affairs Uses SMU360
Google Career Certificate Courses Now Available to Campus via Coursera
In a partnership with Google and Coursera, we’re excited to offer free Google Career Certificates to students, faculty, and staff! This new opportunity provides over 100 courses on all kinds of topics ranging from project management to IT support to AI prompting—and it’s all available on demand!
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