The AI Exploration Series will enable library workers to better understand, build confidence, and utilize Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and ChatGPT in their daily work and in their support of library patrons. We will provide practical, hands-on tutorials as well as keynote speakers on a range of issues, and discussion-based workshops that openly consider the pros and cons of this constantly evolving technology.
We hope that the feedback from these Zoom sessions will result in on-going opportunities and training of interest to our library community. Note: For a quick overview and AI related terms, head to this article from BookNet Canada.
Register today!
- Wednesday, October 16th at 10am-11:30am: Best Practises for Hosting AI Workshops at the Public Library – a train the trainer session with Issam Laradji (Data Scientist at Service Now Research / Tech Workshop host at West Vancouver Public Library)
- Wednesday, October 30th at 2pm-3pm: Empowering Libraries: Exploring the AI Frontier – a keynote lecture with Dr. Brandy McNeil (Deputy Director of Branch Programs and Services at NYPL, President-Elect of the Public Library Association)
- Thursday, November 21st at 2pm: AI and ChatGPT Top Tips for Daily Life & Library Work – a practical session with Cari Lynn Gawletz (Grand Forks & District Public Library)
Upcoming
TBD
Who should attend: All library workers
Cost: We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, which enables us to offer these events free of charge.
*All times are set for Pacific Standard Time (PST)
These online presentations via Zoom include closed captioning. If you have any accessibility needs to attend these sessions, please contact Natalie Porter, BCLA Professional Development Coordinator in advance and BCLA will do our best to support you.
BCLA expects anyone attending to honour the Online Community Guidelines, to help create a positive environment that values accountability, respect, and a willingness to learn from each other.