Tech Crash Course: AI & Libraries Webinar Series

When: Every Thursday in October

Where: Online, Zoom Webinar

Cost: $50 per webinar or $200 if you register for all five webinars

Join experts for a series of engaging and practical webinars focused on the opportunities and challenges libraries are now presented with when it comes to ChatGPT and other generative AI. Whether you are new to AI, cautiously optimistic about what AI can do for you and your staff, or questioning the uses of AI we have a session for you.

October 3: "AI & Libraries: A Very Short Introduction"

Speaker: Scarlet Galvan, Collection Strategist at Grand Valley State University Libraries

October 10: "Navigating the AI Landscape: Information Literacy in the Digital Age"

Speaker: Allison Papini, Assistant Director at Bryant University

October 17: "Uses and Abuses of AI in Libraries"

Speaker: David McHugh, Teaching Faculty at UW-Madison Information School

October 24: "Unlocking Tomorrow's Libraries: Navigating Generative AI"

Speaker: Dr. Brandy McNeil, Deputy Director at New York Public Library

October 31: "Can AI Be Fair? The Ethical Use of Generative AI in Libraries"

Speaker: Marcella Fredriksson, Web & Discovery Services Librarian at UNC Wilmington

Don't miss this chance to stay on top of the latest uses and risks of AI in libraries. Whether you're an AI novice or an experienced practitioner, this series will offer something for everyone.

All webinars are presented live, with recordings available to registered attendees.

Questions? Email ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu