The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 

Please help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please cancel your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 

Description

AI hype is everywhere! Libraries and archives want to use AI to improve our resources and services, while protecting our communities from harm. We developed the Viewfinder toolkit to help practitioners implement AI in alignment with professional values. This hands-on session introduces the toolkit and guides participants through its use.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Recognize the landscape of AI implementation in libraries and archives
• Examine and reflect upon the values and stakeholders at play in AI implementations. 
• Evaluate actions to guide responsible AI implementation.

Who Should Attend

Any librarian or archivist

Presenters

Sara Mannheimer, Data Librarian sara.mannheimer@montana.edu Sara Mannheimer is a Data Librarian and Associate Professor at Montana State University, where she helps shape theory and practice for data curation, data sharing, and data discovery. Her research examines the social, ethical, and technical issues of a data-driven world.

Scott W. H. Young is a User Experience Librarian and Professor at Montana State University. In his practice, he applies a set of design methods—user-centered design, service design, participatory design, and content strategy—to improve library services. As a researcher, he examines library UX and assessment from three perspectives: user participation, practitioner self-reflection, and professional ethics.

Accessibility Information

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.