[Eril-l] Core Webinar: AI and Libraries: Leading the Technological Shift

Wed Feb 26 05:00:00 PST 2025

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Core Webinar: AI and Libraries: Leading the Technological Shift

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11 am Pacific, noon
Mountain, 1 pm Central, and 2 pm Eastern time.

Description:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept—it's
now shaping how we work, learn, and interact with the world. Its influence
in the library profession and the LIS field is increasingly evident, yet
national surveys reveal a significant absence of AI initiatives and
training in library programming, services, and pedagogy, limiting its
potential impact on users. This workshop will explore AI's expanding role
in libraries and the LIS field, stressing the urgent need for librarians
and professionals to develop AI literacy and stay at the forefront of this
technological shift. Additionally, this presentation will provide practical
solutions to improve AI competence and improve library and LIS services.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to:

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   Gain a practical understanding of the different layers of AI.
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   Recognize the importance of AI literacy for all LIS professionals and
   its broader impact on the profession.
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   Understand the value of AI skill development for librarians and LIS
   professionals, regardless of their specific roles.
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   Learn actionable strategies to develop AI competencies

Who should attend?

LIS students, librarians (public, K-12, academic), archivists, museum
information professionals, and anyone working in or interested in the LIS
field.

Presenter:

Dr. Donnie Simmons holds an EdD from the University of Southern Mississippi
and an MLIS from Syracuse University. Before joining Simmons' LIS
department, he worked at both public and academic libraries, including the
White Plains Public Library and Westchester Community College Library. As a
public librarian, Dr. Simmons managed services for children, teens, and
adults, running programs and leading outreach and community based
workshops. At Westchester Community College, he was the Information
Literacy Coordinator and Student Engagement Librarian, working with student
groups, overseeing all instructional operations, and launching research in
Critical Information Literacy. His research focuses on misinformation,
algorithmic bias, and information privilege, with an emphasis on
progressive pedagogical practices for one-shot instruction. He will soon
expand his research to include the intersection of AI with library and
information studies and its impact on information centers.

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Registration fees for webinar:  Core Member $57.67; ALA member: $71.10;
Non-member $79.00

For additional information and access to registration links, please go to
the following website:

https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1412

Core webinars are recorded and registrants receive a link to the recording
shortly following the live event.

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling
1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration at ala.org.

For all other questions or comments related to Core webinars, please
contact Core CE staff at corece at ala.org.

*Posted on behalf of the Core Continuing Education Committee.*

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