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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.  Open Educational Resources on Algorithmic Literacy

    Posted Feb 12, 2024 08:51 AM

    Hello All:

    My name is Andrea Puglisi, and I am part of a team of librarians exploring the role algorithms and digital tools play in how we access, create and understand information. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services ("Open Educational Resources on Algorithmic Literacy" project, grant number RE-254893-OLS-2).

    I am reaching out to library and information (LIS) professionals to participate in a survey study on interests and questions regarding algorithmic systems. The survey will ask about your questions, interests, and experiences supporting algorithmic literacy. We define algorithmic literacy as awareness and understanding of the role algorithms and computation processing plays in information access and literacy, in your library. 

    The purpose of this research study is to explore how academic and public libraries understand and approach algorithmic literacy and possible community-driven strategies for building upon their current approaches. This study will also produce a report detailing these findings and open educational resources (OER) addressing the expressed needs and interests of participants. Please see the Research Information Sheet for more details.

    This survey will take about 20 minutes to complete. Please see the algorithmic literacy survey link (hyperlinked) to access the survey: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ba9BraCaTSFEp2C

    If you have any questions, please reach out to Reanna Esmail and Iliana Burgos via email at rke24@cornell.edu and itb23@cornell.edu. Additionally, you are welcome to share this survey and outreach broadly.

    Thank you for your consideration!

    Best regards,

    Andrea Puglisi, on behalf of the OER on Algorithmic Literacy Research Team



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    Andrea Puglisi (she/her)
    Digital Initiatives/Technology Librarian
    Westfield State University
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  • 2.  RE: Open Educational Resources on Algorithmic Literacy

    Posted Feb 13, 2024 05:36 PM

    Great to see a survey on this! If they aren't already on your radar, cross-posting this onto the SPARC OE forum and in the AI4LAM groups may help you reach more folks that happen to fall into your target demographic.



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    Peter Musser
    Co-chair, CORE IG for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Libraries

    Head, Library Services
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