“Community: Core or Edge” Cultura & Zo Nootdorp, The Netherland
Abstract: What makes a librarian? How does an understanding of knowledge shape the field?
The Market Place of Ideas
“The Market Place of Ideas,” Innovatie Dag Prodent Fabriek. Amersfoort, Netherlands
Abstract: Libraries excel on supporting innovation being a market place of ideas. Instead of helping people take on risk in the form of capital for new businesses, they can link communities and ideas.
What’s in Store for Libraries with AI? State Libraries Initiative
“What’s in Store for Libraries with AI? State Libraries Initiative” Computers in Libraries 2024
Abstract: Hear how this group of state libraries plans to explore the varied roles state libraries play in the use of AI and in their support of efforts around workforce development in AI. They plan to gather data, build an environmental scan, and interview library staff to provide focused explorations of the topic with participating state librarians. They plan to equip state libraries to proactively respond to the opportunities and perils in AI, gain insight, and participant-specific ideas for projects and applications to better position them in growing efforts in AI workforce development, and in their own outreach and support missions. Hear more and get excited by their idea to create an “AI Petting Zoo” where state library staff can experiment with AI products.
The Reality of Artificial Intelligence
“The Reality of Artificial Intelligence” Keynote. Southeast Collaborative Online Conference
Abstract: A examination of AI and it’s uses in a library context.
Book Bans: Changing the Narrative in Libraries
“Book Bans: Changing the Narrative in Libraries” Leadership Staff Meeting. Central Arkansas Library System. Little Rock, AK
Abstract: While librarians should never surrender the fight for intellectual freedom, there is utility in changing the narrative of the conversation. Rather than fighting a charged reactionary “battle” against censorship, we should use local narratives that emphasize the professionalism of librarians and the larger societal benefits of public libraries. AI and workforce development provides one such opportunity.
Artificial Intelligence: From Holy Crap to Hold My Beer
“Artificial Intelligence: From Holy Crap to Hold My Beer” Staff Development, Central Arkansas Library System. Little Rock, AK.
Abstract: From the hype, to the basics, to the issues and the uses a discussion of AI and Generative AI in libraries.
Inspiring Joy in the Library Ecosystem
“Inspiring Joy in the Library Ecosystem” Keynote. District 3 Fall Meeting. Austin, Texas.
Abstract: How can we as librarians choose joy in times of trial, gain joy from our communities, and bring joy to those communities.
Book Bans to AI: Changing the Narrative in Libraries
“Book Bans to AI: Changing the Narrative in Libraries” Keynote. Library Journal 2023 Directors Summit. Houston, Texas.
Abstract: While librarians should never surrender the fight for intellectual freedom, there is utility in changing the narrative of the conversation. Rather than fighting a charged reactionary “battle” against censorship, we should use local narratives that emphasize the professionalism of librarians and the larger societal benefits of public libraries. AI and workforce development provides one such opportunity.
LibrarianAI: Facilitation at the core of librarians role in AI
“LibrarianAI: Facilitation at the core of librarians role in AI.” Panel presentation at XX International Conference on University Libraries. Mexico CIty, Mexico
Abstract: To talk about what competencies librarians need in a world of ubiquitous AI has to start with rethinking the role of a librarian to begin with. Librarians should not compete with AI to be the objective answer machine, but instead be active facilitators of knowledge and fight for their communities.
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“Clear, Consistent, Inclusive, and Transparent”
“Clear, Consistent, Inclusive, and Transparent” AISLE 2023 Annual Conference, Champaign, IL.
Abstract: The role of school librarians extends beyond simply helping students achieve success in their studies. School librarians prepare students for life-long inquiry based learning. We foster students passions beyond the curriculum and equip them to thrive in a world of information and misinformation. But how do we plan and build programs around the unique passions of individuals?? What does a makerspace of the mind look like and how do we draw lines, and put together budgets with such diversity? How can we constantly add new services, and tools when we barely can keep up with the current program? This talk will lay out some ideas on how as librarians we can do less, but do it better. It is about focusing the work of the librarian to unleash the potential of students.