LIRT (Library Instruction Round Table)

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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.

Learn more about LIRT on the ALA website.

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Free Webinar: AI Pragmatism: Guidance for Uncertain Times in Academic Libraries

  • 1.  Free Webinar: AI Pragmatism: Guidance for Uncertain Times in Academic Libraries

    Posted May 15, 2025 07:47 AM

    All are welcome to attend this free webinar, which is being hosted by The Ohio State University Libraries.

    AI Pragmatism: Guidance for Uncertain Times in Academic Libraries 

    June 18, 2025
    12:00-1:15 (Eastern)
    Presenter: Michael Flierl, Associate Professor, Student Learning Librarian, The Ohio State University Libraries
    To register: https://go.osu.edu/aipragmatism

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the world around us, and academic libraries are no exception. Generative AI technologies continue to become less expensive, more powerful, and more ubiquitous. Given how AI continues to alter the information landscape of higher education, the  presenter argues there is no single framework or theory to guide us during such rapidly evolving technology. Instead-let us focus our collective efforts on making AI more human-centered, explainable, and reliable-all in service to advancing our core values surrounding research, learning, and intellectual freedom. This workshop aims to discuss why academic librarians not only can, but should, become active leaders in shaping the future of generative AI applications. Join us for a pragmatic and open-ended exploration of AI, academic libraries, and higher education.

    For participants not associated with Ohio State, participation counts as credit for the Teaching Information Literacy Certificate being offered by the Teaching & Learning Department in The Ohio State University Libraries. For more information additional free webinars being offered this summer, go to: Information Literacy Workshops. 

    For questions, email LIB-Teach@osu.edu. 



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    Jane Hammons
    Teaching and Learning Engagement Librarian
    The Ohio State University
    hammons.73@osu.edu
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