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Considering AI in your collection policy: A practical framework for libraries
AI is shaking up publishing, and staff at Salt Lake County Library shared their proactive approach in a recent WebJunction Webinar. The main takeaway: libraries cannot ignore AI-generated content. Instead, they must engage with it intentionally.
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Research-based Information and Media Literacy Resource Hub Launched
Empowering Informed Communities (EIC), a project of the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public (CIP), has released an updated website with research-based media and information literacy resources and tools for public libraries. EIC p...
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Understanding WCAG: Making digital spaces welcoming for everyone
Libraries work hard to make sure everyone in their community can find and use the resources they need. That commitment extends to the digital world, too, but figuring out where to start with web accessibility can feel overwhelming. The Web Content Ac...
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What's on the horizon for AI and public libraries?
What is the role of public libraries in the rapid adoption of AI technology? Learn about how libraries can leverage AI for complex data-driven storytelling, the need for public information literacy education, and ongoing ethical considerations.
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How public libraries are teaching AI and digital literacy skills
Public libraries have played an important role in fostering and promoting digital literacy skills within their communities. The rapid developments of AI present the latest opportunity for public libraries to engage with and educate patrons on technol...
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Evolving technology: Using AI on the job
Have you been thinking about how AI might be able to help with your work in the future? It might be useful to think about the ways AI is already embedded in our daily lives, such as in navigation apps that help us find the best route based on real-ti...
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Introduction to AI
Interests and concerns about how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact librarianship and the services that libraries provide are increasing. The field is vast, ever-changing, and, at times, overwhelming. This article was shaped by the
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AI poll results: What we learned
As part of our ongoing work on AI, we launched a poll in February’s Crossroads newsletter asking how AI is showing up in your library work. These poll results will inform our upcoming AI content and programming. Let’s dig into what you shared and wha...
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Data for Good
Businesses make use of data analytics to gain valuable insights about their services, customers, and growth opportunities. Similarly, libraries are well positioned to play a pivotal role in analyzing raw data to assist community partners in identifyi...
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Case study: It takes a team in DeKalb
The DeKalb County Library System serves the 764,382 people who live in DeKalb County, Georgia through 23 branch locations. Library staff describe the county as “extremely diverse,” with a majority Black population of 52.4%. English is the primary lan...