Hello LearnRT and ALA Community!
LearnRT is hosting two AI-focused events in April. Both are free to attend - just register in advance.
Spring Into AI: Training Exploration
Date: Wednesday, April 9
Time: 9 a.m. (PST), 9 a.m. (AZ), 10 a.m. (MST), 11 a.m. (CST), 12 p.m. (EST)
Curious about AI trainings that actually deliver results? Wondering how others are tackling AI challenges in their workplace? Join our Zoom networking event where we'll share experiences, discuss hurdles, and explore practical solutions together. Bring your questions, insights, and enthusiasm as we collectively navigate the exciting world of AI implementation. Let's talk AI and learn from each other!
This meeting is open to anyone who has training as part of their job responsibilities or has a general interest in library worker development.
Register now for this Zoom session.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Collaborative Querying: Generating In-House AI Professional Development for Library Staff
Date: Wednesday, April 17
Time: 10 a.m. (PST), 10 a.m. (AZ), 11 a.m. (MST), 12 p.m. (CST), 1 p.m. (EST)
Register now for this free event hosted by LearnRT!
Whether in preparation for negotiating with vendors or integrating AI literacy in the curriculum, developing an organizational culture of continuous learning around artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial. With three semesters of experience leading an organization-wide AI-focused professional development program, presenters will share insights, lessons learned, and best practices for developing a sustainable strategy focused on increasing staff familiarity and self-efficacy. Presenters will discuss the need for and process of implementing an iterative staff development plan that meets diverse employee and departmental needs. The strategy aimed to be inclusive of critical perspectives, providing space for critique and pushback on the ethical, environmental, and human impacts of generative AI in higher education.
This programming leveraged a variety of strategies: lunch and learns, AI tool play sessions, and discussions to foster a collaborative learning environment that aimed to meet staff where they are. This initiative prioritized identifying and sharing internal expertise from across the organization, allowing librarians to share their own niche areas of expertise with peer colleagues. Example topics covered include data ethics, user perspectives, and AI in the classroom.
Presented by Jessica Dai, Charissa Powell, Meg Grotti, University of Delaware Libraries, Museums and Press
Hosted by Learning Round Table.
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Lindsay O'Neill, MLIS, MEd
President, Learning Round Table
Instructional Designer and Consultant, Lindsay O'Neill Consulting LLC
She/Her/Hers
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