Colleagues, please forward this CFP to folks within your organizations and/or your networks as you see fit.
The ALA Core Chief Collection Development Officers and Technical Services Directors Interest Groups are planning a virtual joint program on Monday, June 15 12-1pm EDT.
We are seeking speakers for 3-4 10-minute lightning talks on the AI being used for different types of description (e.g. cataloging, metadata, accessibility). Speakers can address work at any point on the implementation spectrum from active implementations, pilots, ideation/problem identification, etc.
If you are interested in presenting on work in which you are involved, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/dFJ8mqqQ56Nb2vmu8. The deadline for submission is Friday, May 22, 2026. Expect to receive a response by Friday, May 29.
Best,
Gene
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Gene Springs
Associate Dean for Content and Access
The Ohio State University Libraries
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