Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

Unlocking the Power of AI in Libraries: An Intermediate Guide to Enhancing Services and Workflows
Date/Time
12/10/2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
Competency
Innovation
Event Description
Elevate your library work to new heights with our intermediate workshop regarding A.I. This session is designed for library professionals who have a basic understanding of AI and are ready to deepen their knowledge and application of AI tools and techniques in their workflows. Join us for this comprehensive workshop and take your AI knowledge to the next level. Equip yourself with the expertise to lead AI initiatives and make a significant impact on your library's future. Participants should have a foundational understanding of AI concepts and a willingness to engage in more technical discussions in order to apply the knowledge.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Deep Dive into Generative AI and Applications:
    • Enhance your understanding of generative AI and their applications that are most helpful to library work.
  2. Strategic Implementation of AI in Library Services:
    • Learn how where to strategically implement AI solutions to address common library challenges and improve service delivery.
    • Investigate case studies and best practices from libraries that have successfully integrated AI into their operations.
  3. Optimize Individual and Team Workflows with AI:
    • Discover advanced techniques to optimize both individual and team workflows within the library using AI
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.

 
Location
Online via Zoom
UNITED STATES
Contact Person
Details
Who should attend:  Anyone interested in learning about more ways that AI enhances services and workflows
Competencies:  Innovation


Non-Member Cost:      $40
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost:  $24
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:   FREE
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:    FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:  $20

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