9/11/2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern

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Recorded 9/11/24

Step into the future of library work with our foundational workshop, "AI is Here, Now What Do I Do as a Library Worker?" Designed specifically for library professionals, this beginner’s guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills to seamlessly integrate AI into your everyday workflows. Join us for this engaging and informative workshop and take the first step towards becoming proficient in using AI to revolutionize your work in the library. No prior experience with AI is required—just a curiosity and readiness to embrace the future of library services!

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand Generative AI and Overall AI:
   • Gain a clear understanding of what generative AI is and how it fits within the broader context of artificial intelligence.
2. Explore Future Applications of AI in Libraries:
   • Discover the potential ways AI can transform library services and operations.
3. Integrate AI into Everyday Individual Workflows:
   • Learn practical methods to incorporate AI tools into your daily tasks.
   • See real-life examples of how AI can streamline routine processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of service provided to library patrons

Presenter: Arnessa Dowell

With more than two decades of award-winning experience in the library field, Arnessa Dowell has worn many hats, starting as a Page and eventually taking on the role of Library Director in four different institutions working at academic, public, and federal government libraries. She earned her Master of Library Science degree from North Carolina Central University with a focus in academic librarianship and special collections. Additionally, she earned her Masters of Business Administration from the University of North Alabama with a concentration of Executive Leadership. Ms. Dowell is a passionate advocate for blending strategic planning with AI to expeditiously achieve the desired outcomes. 

Throughout her career, Ms. Dowell has focused on using libraries as dynamic platforms for fostering community engagement, promoting inclusivity, and raising the bar for customer service. Her signature approach involves crafting strategic frameworks that not only adapt to the changing landscape of library services but also position libraries as innovative hubs.

In the ever-evolving library landscape, Ms. Dowell wants to stay at the forefront of driving meaningful change. Her unwavering commitment revolves around solidifying libraries as integral community pillars, powered by the integration of AI technologies and thoughtful strategic planning.
 

Online via Zoom
UNITED STATES

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