Last week, we hosted a Professional Development Hour led by Gulnara Bakirova, Research Librarian at the Research Support Office of NU Library.
Gulnara shared key takeaways and practical insights from the UKSG Open Educational Resources (OER) Online Seminar 2026, focusing on how OER can move beyond static documents to become more engaging and interactive learning experiences.
One of the practical tools explored was H5P via Lumi, which can be used to transform traditional PDF materials into interactive activities, quizzes, and learning exercises. The session also covered OER creation and promotion, licensing, accessibility, sustainability, and the effective use of OER in teaching, learning, and research.
For librarians, professional development is an ongoing process of learning, exchanging knowledge, and exploring new approaches that contribute to the development of library services and better support for the academic community.
Gulnara shared key takeaways and practical insights from the UKSG Open Educational Resources (OER) Online Seminar 2026, focusing on how OER can move beyond static documents to become more engaging and interactive learning experiences.
One of the practical tools explored was H5P via Lumi, which can be used to transform traditional PDF materials into interactive activities, quizzes, and learning exercises. The session also covered OER creation and promotion, licensing, accessibility, sustainability, and the effective use of OER in teaching, learning, and research.
For librarians, professional development is an ongoing process of learning, exchanging knowledge, and exploring new approaches that contribute to the development of library services and better support for the academic community.