WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?
Learning objective: Understand the basic principles and capabilities of modern AI, including:
- History or AI and how it works
- Text-based AI
- Text-to-image generators
AI TOOLS SHOWCASE
Learning objective: Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools and discover their potential for libraries, including:
- Live demonstrations: DALL-E and ChatGPT
- Introduction to OpenAI and PLAID Playground
AI IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES: EXPLORATION AND APPLICATIONS
Learning objective: Discover real-life examples and innovative ideas for integrating AI into library services and operations, including:
- Collection Development and Cataloging
- Readers' Advisory
- Reference & Research
- Programs, Projects and Outreach Activities
- Grantwriting
- Job/Career Readiness
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF AI
Learning objective: Develop a deeper understanding of the ethical implications of using AI in libraries, communities, and society, including:
- Algorithmic Bias and Related Issues
- Group discussion: Ethical challenges and opportunities in AI adoption
NEXT STEPS
Learning objective: Begin developing an action plan to incorporate AI into your library's strategic vision.
- Interactive brainstorming session: How to apply insights from the summit
- Join the PLAID discussion list
- Upcoming PLAID workshops
