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AI vs Librarian Readers Advisory

Title: It’s like talking to a good friend​: Or, the importance of​ human (& librarian) curated Readers’ Advisory
 
Description: Join us for a discussion of the importance of human connection in the library as generative AI increasingly fills the role of confidant, counsellor, and content creator. We will break down how different digital services (like OverDrive, Naxos, NoveList, and more) curate their content using artificial intelligence, algorithms, or humans, and why this difference matters. Whether you’re hoping to improve your reader’s advisory skills or are contemplating breaking up with Spotify, this conversation will prepare you to better understand and explain the irreplaceability of library workers and why receiving a good recommendation is like talking to a good friend.
 
Outcomes:
  • Understand the difference between algorithms, AI, and human knowledge organization

When: Wednesday, August 12th at 10am-11:30am Pacific on Zoom

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Cost: We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Housing & Municipal Affairs, which enables us to offer this event free of charge.

Who should attend: All library workers interested in AI, especially those involved with reader’s advisory and collection development

Presenters: Allison Jones & Brooklyn Kemp of Greater Victoria Public Library

A headshot of Allison Jones, who is a young white woman with wavy, brown, shoulder length hair. She is smiling, wearing glasses, and is standing in front of a green garden.Allison Jones (they/them) is the Senior Librarian, Technical Services at Greater Victoria Public Library. They are interested in digital literacy as it relates to all aspects of library work, and have approached this through their work in public services, systems, and collections. They are the chair of CUPE 410’s ad hoc AI Committee, which is focused on understanding, educating members about, and responding to the proposed and potential future adoption of AI at GVPL.

A photo of Brooklyn who is a young white woman wearing a black t-shirt. She has auburn, mid-length hair with bangs. Brooklyn is smiling, has tattoos on her upper arms.Brooklyn Kemp (she/they) is a Librarian in the Middle Childhood & Tween Literacy portfolio at the Greater Victoria Public Library. They are passionate about the role of public libraries in the sociopolitical landscape, creating accessible, functional, and welcoming spaces, and creating ‘library magic’ through readers’ advisory.