Core Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Libraries Interest Group

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Purpose: Provides a forum for researching potential applications of Machine and Deep Learning in library science, including discussions, publications, and outreach to the wider Library community. Its goal is to educate librarians on uses of the complex techniques of machine learning and to provide a space for critically thinking both about new applications, and about the ethical and social impact of these technologies , as the field rapidly expands in the coming decade.

This group is part of Core's Technology Section.

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  • 1.  Activities for the coming year

    Posted Sep 27, 2022 12:01 PM
    I need to fill out the following survey of activities listed below that our IG will participate in during the next year by October 1st.  Has the group done any of these activities before?

    We don't actually don't have to participate in any of these deliverables. At the bare minimum, it sounds like we could periodically discuss relevant topics in this forum.  However, this area seems so rich in terms of potential directions we could pursue, such as AI ethics, AI already in libraries (including vendor offerings), foundation of AI/ML, etc.

    Does anyone have any ideas and would be interested in participating in the planning?    Thanks!   ---Mary

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    • Host your own virtual program, panel, lightning talks session, poster session, or other format any time during the year;
    • Participate in specific Interest Group programming activities like Interest Group Week, which is held the first full week of March each year;
    • Submit a program proposal for consideration for the ALA Annual Conference, Core Exchange, or Core Forum;
    • Hold an in-person discussion at the ALA Annual Conference (no need to submit a proposal, just pick a date/time when the survey is posted in December);
    • Offer an online course or webinar through the Core Continuing Education Coordination Committee;
    • Develop toolkits, whitepapers, or other products or services to fill a need in the library world.
    • None
    • Other:


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    Mary Aycock
    Database and Metadata Coordinator
    Texas State University
    She/Her/Hers

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  • 2.  RE: Activities for the coming year

    Posted Sep 28, 2022 08:24 AM
    Hi Mary,

    I'd be happy to help with some of these things. I'm doing similar work for SustainRT. A toolkit or white paper is probably more than I can commit to--but I'd certainly be happy to edit if others are able to take the lead!

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    Heather Heckman
    Associate Dean for Technology, University Libraries
    University of South Carolina
    She/Her/Hers
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  • 3.  RE: Activities for the coming year

    Posted Sep 28, 2022 11:18 AM
    Hi Mary,

    I'm happy to help where you need as well : -D

    Sincerely,
    Lencia Beltran
    Open Science Project Coordinator
    Wean Hall 4416
    she/her | (412) 268-2293







  • 4.  RE: Activities for the coming year

    Posted Sep 28, 2022 02:28 PM
    Thanks so much Heather & Lencia--I'll be in touch so we can start brainstorming and planning!

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    Mary Aycock
    Database and Metadata Coordinator
    Texas State University
    She/Her/Hers
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