Artificial Intelligence (AI) has splashed into cultural awareness and usage, prompting librarians to question if and how to use AI in and for their libraries. This online course will focus on tangible ways to apply AI to your communication, programming, and workplace challenges. We will discuss the potential challenges regarding ethics and copyright, as well as the opportunities to engage new users and streamline your work.
Why take this course: This new online course, starting March 5, will focus on tangible ways to apply AI to your communication, programming, and workplace challenges. You’ll have a chance to get hands-on to play with commonly available tools and practice writing effective prompts. The course will include a live, half-day online speaker program (recordings available for 6 months) and 3-week asynchronous workshop. |
Course Program Tuesday, March 5, 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. |
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. |
Crystal Trice, PMP, CSM, and library consultant at Scissors and Glue, has over 20 years of experience in libraries, education, and local government. In her previous work as a library project coordinator, she managed projects spanning multiple libraries, led cross-functional teams, and ensured continuity of library operations. Crystal is a Certified Scrum Master and is also certified for Scrum at Scale in Government. She holds a Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Psychology. |
Request a discount for groups of 3 or more and work with your colleagues on a project for your library. |
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