The Kortext blog
Welcome to the Kortext blog, where you’ll discover insights, opinions and interviews from across the higher education sector.
Black History Month 2023 – celebrating Black British female authors
This year, Black History Month is dedicated to honouring the achievements of Black women. The theme of ‘Saluting Our Sisters’ recognises the exceptional contributions that pioneering Black women have made to all aspects of society. To that end, we’re sharing a list of...
Meet the Librarian – Sarah Ison, University of Sussex
Read our interview with Sarah Ison, Online Distance Learning Librarian at the University of Sussex, on supporting students around the world.
Kortext strengthens its Board Advisory Group
Kortext announces the expansion of its Board Advisory Group with the appointment of Prof. Janice Kay CBE and Mr Christoph Chesher.
Meet the Librarian – Anne Worden, University of Portsmouth
Read our interview with Anne Worden, Faculty Librarian at the University of Portsmouth, on her career & the future of university libraries.
Karger Joins Forces with Kortext and NHS England
Karger teams up with Kortext & NHS England to provide NHS staff & learners with the latest medical research through their Fast Facts series.
Empowering librarians: harnessing the potential of AI tools
Empowering librarians: harnessing the potential of AI tools We spoke to Mike Jones from Solent University about the synergies between AI literacy and information literacy in higher education. Read on to find out how AI tools could empower librarians to position...
Change the game with Kortext this academic year!
Change the game with Kortext this academic year! In our second blog on inspection copies, we’ll explore how Kortext can help you get ahead when preparing for the new academic year. Read on to take a deeper dive into how our inspection copies make it simple to...
Kortext Annual Librarian Survey 2023 – the results!
Kortext Annual Librarian Survey 2023 – the results! We received a fantastic response to this year’s survey. 68 library staff took part, with roles including Director of Student and Library Services, Acquisitions and Reading List Coordinator, and Faculty...
Empowering academics – the benefits of inspection copies
Let’s take a closer look at inspection copies. If you teach a course in higher education, did you know that you can use this valuable resource? Read on to discover the many benefits of inspection copies and how Kortext can help you prepare for the new academic year....