Assignments
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Virtual Symposium
#Hyperlink Symposium
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Inspiration Report – Generative AI for Research & Teaching in Academic Libraries
AI has been around for years, but recently there has been a surge in companies adding AI features to their websites and software. Students at universities may be using AI services such as ChatGPT to conduct research which can lead to misinformation and inaccurate resources. This creates a perfect opportunity for librarians to guide students toward more reliable sources and teach better ways to use AI to support learning. To do this, academic librarians must be trained in how to more efficiently use AI and the risks and downsides to consider as well. Inspiration Report
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Innovation Strategy and Roadmap – Adding a 3D Printer to Middle School Library
Action Brief Convince the teachers at Longfellow Middle School that by utilizing the library’s 3D printer they will discover the ways that technology can be used to improve and educate students which will help students become more prepared for the future because the library is a place of learning and expanding ideas. Innovation Strategy and Roadmap
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How Participatory Service Helps Increase Inclusivity in Libraries
Libraries are for everyone, but do all libraries provide spaces where everyone can feel comfortable and welcome? The answer to this question varies depending on the library’s location, but that shouldn’t stop libraries from finding ways to improve. For libraries to be inclusive, it is important to focus on all the patrons they serve. Understanding the community is a great way to know what services to provide and what collections to expand. Some ways that libraries are doing this are through surveys and community feedback. My local library, for example, has signs with QR codes and a link for patrons to provide feedback on ways that the library can improve…