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The mission of the Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) is to provide a forum for discussion of activities, programs, and problems of instruction in the use of libraries; to contribute to the education and training of librarians for library instruction; to promote instruction in the use of libraries as an essential library service, and to serve as a channel of communication on library instruction between the ALA divisions, ALA and ACRL committees, state clearinghouses, Project LOEX, other organizations concerned with instruction in the use of libraries, and members of the Association.

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Free Online Presentation: Generative AI Beyond ChatGPT

  • 1.  Free Online Presentation: Generative AI Beyond ChatGPT

    Posted Jan 04, 2024 10:32 AM


    FREE Online Presentation: Generative AI Beyond ChatGPT
    Presented by Breanne Kirsch, Briar Cliff University

    Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. EST
    Register here: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bxmkK87DS2i24ULGdZK7Bg
    Sponsored by the ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee

    This program will introduce several generative AI tools that librarians should know about related to research. After briefly defining generative AI, several AI will be discussed, including Perplexity, Ellicit, and Research Rabbit. Challenges with generative AI will be shared. Finally, the question of how generative AI affects instruction and library services will be addressed and time will be provided for audience questions and sharing of ideas.

    After attending this program, participants will:

    • Distinguish between different research related generative AI.

    • Debate how instruction and library services will be affected by generative AI.

    Presenter Bio:

    Breanne Kirsch is Associate Provost for the Library and Information Technology, University Librarian at Briar Cliff University. In addition to her MLIS, Breanne has a master's in education specializing in educational technology and is a PhD candidate in instructional design and technology.

    This free presentation is sponsored by the ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee. It will take place on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. EST via Zoom. Register here: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bxmkK87DS2i24ULGdZK7Bg

    If you can't make this session but wish to view a recording later, please register so that you'll receive an email that includes a link to the video of the presentation.

    Please direct questions and concerns to Colleen Quinn (colleen.quinn@umgc.edu) or Anna Sandelli (asandell@utk.edu), Co-Chairs of the ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee. A full list of the committee's programs is available on the ULS website.



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    Anna Sandelli
    She/Her/Hers
    Head, Teaching and Learning Programs
    University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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