[Eril-l] NASIG Webinar - What I've Learned from Leading AI Initiatives - and How You Can Apply It Today (Sept 10)

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We invite you to join us for an exciting professional development
opportunity!  Brought to you by the NASIG Continuing Education Committee,
the virtual webinar "What I've Learned from Leading AI Initiatives - and How
You Can Apply It Today" will take place on Tuesday, September 10, 2025 from
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT via Zoom Webinar. The registration deadline is
September 9, 2025.

 

Ready to navigate the AI transformation in libraries with confidence? AI is
reshaping how we work in libraries at every level, and we're thrilled to
bring you insights from one of the field's leading experts. Leo S. Lo,
incoming University Librarian and Dean of Libraries at the University of
Virginia, will share invaluable lessons from his work on national AI
literacy studies and multiple large-scale training programs, all translated
into practical, actionable steps you can start using immediately.

 

Whether you're working with a generous budget or creative constraints,
whether you're in a leadership role or just beginning your career, this
session is designed with you in mind. Leo will guide you through proven
strategies that work in real-world library environments, helping you build
the skills and confidence to thrive in our AI-enhanced future.

 

You'll explore the five key components of AI literacy and learn simple,
low-barrier ways to experiment with AI tools. Whether you're an early
adopter or just curious, you'll leave with concrete next steps to build your
AI skills, increase your confidence, and contribute to your institution's AI
readiness.

 

Speaker Bio:

Leo S. Lo is the incoming University Librarian and Dean of Libraries,
Advisor to the Provost for AI Literacy, and Professor of Education
(Courtesy) at the University of Virginia. Previously Dean of Libraries at
the University of New Mexico, Lo currently serves as President (2024-2025)
of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), where he
established the ACRL AI Competencies Task Force and leads national AI
competency development efforts for library professionals.  

 

Lo consults and publishes widely on AI literacy, workforce development, and
higher education innovation. He holds a Doctor of Education from the
University of Pennsylvania, MS in Information Studies from Florida State
University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in AI from Oxford University.

 

Registration & Pricing:

*	NASIG Student Members: $15 (Login to NASIG website before
registering)
*	NASIG Members: $35 (Login to NASIG website before registering)
*	NISO/SSP Members: $35 (Email cec at nasig.org for discount code)
*	Non-Members: $60
*	Group Registration: $120 (No size limit - one person registers and
shares login details)

 

Recording Available: Can't attend live? The webinar will be recorded and
made available to all registrants. Recording available for purchase through
December 9, 2025. After December 10, it becomes freely available.

 

Register Now

97 spaces remaining

REGISTER HERE:  https://nasig.org/event-6300639

Questions? Contact:  <mailto:cec at nasig.org> cec at nasig.org

 

Matthew Ragucci

NASIG Social Media Coordinator

 

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