Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we work, create, and engage with our communities. In Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Libraries starting October 17, you’ll learn tangible ways to apply AI to your communication, programming, and workplace challenges. Get hands-on practice using commonly available tools and practice writing effective prompts. Hear from experts on the potential challenges regarding ethics and copyright, as well as the opportunities to engage new users and streamline your work.

Course Program

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Session 1 | 12:00-12:45 pm ET
The What and Why of Artificial Intelligence

What exactly is artificial intelligence? How did we get here? Will it affect my job? In this session, you will learn about the history of AI along with an overview of the current landscape of chatbots and other generative AI. You will also consider the positive implications of experimenting with AI as a means of enhancing your daily work.

Session 2 | 12:45-1:30 pm ET

How ChatGPT and Other ChatBots Can Help with Communication

Learn when chatbots can be helpful in your library work, along with other AI tools that help get your message across to your colleagues and community members. Learn tips for constructing effective chatbot prompts and apply them to your own communication needs.

Live Working Session | 1:45-2:15 pm ET

This live, moderated working session will give you an immediate opportunity to process and apply the skills you’ve learned. You will be divided into smaller working groups and presented with an activity related to content shared. You are encouraged to join on camera and audio to discuss ideas, ask questions, and hear from other participants in class. If you can't join live, all discussion prompts will be shared in the online classroom.

Session 3 | 2:15-3:00 pm ET

Ethical Implications and Gotchas of Generative AI

Can AI lie? What about bias? Who owns the copyright for generated AI? In this session, you will uncover potential problems that come with using AI tools, along with ideas for mitigating those risks and helping your community grapple with the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI.

Session 4 | 3:10-3:55 pm ET

Employing AI as Your Personal Aide for Teaching, Programming, and More

Whether you’re new to teaching or library programming, or have years of experience, sometimes the most difficult aspect of creating new experiences for your community is getting started. Learn how AI can jumpstart your creativity for improving past go-to lessons or programs, as well as how you can introduce students and patrons to AI pitfalls and possibilities. You will also discover practical ways AI can enhance other types of library work tasks.

Marketing and Outreach Strategies to Engage Your Community

Wednesday, Dec. 4

Want to explore more tools and strategies for outreach? Make sure to check out Marketing and Outreach Strategies to Engage Your Community on December 4.

Why take this course: Through this course, you’ll learn about the concrete actions library experts are taking to help cultivate belonging in their libraries. You will be guided through sensitivity training to help better equip you to serve your local community with cultural humility and compassion. You will leave this two-week online course with tools and resources that will help you understand power dynamics, center people and relationships, and increase participation and belonging for everyone in your library.

Who should take this course: This course will be relevant for all librarians generally, and will be most specifically relevant for those who are newer to concepts of belonging and inclusion.

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Group Rates

Request a discount for groups of 3 or more and work with your colleagues on a project for your library.

Credit Packages

Dedicate a portion of your annual PD budget towards seats in our courses,and receive 25% off our lowest price for each seat.

Allocate seats to staff as needs arise over a 12-month period of your choosing.

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