Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world, and libraries can take advantage of AI tools to improve a wide variety of library services, from providing personalized recommendations to answering complex questions. In this event, library technology expert Laura Solomon will discuss a variety of AI tools, including those for marketing, research, transcription, writing, and more. This webinar is ideal for any library staff member looking for a basic orientation to the world of AI.
After participating in this webinar, you will:
- Be aware of the scope of AI tools and what might be useful to libraries
- Have a working knowledge of some of the useful and niche AI tools available to the general public
- Have strategies for adapting and staying current as the world of AI continues to change
Laura Solomon, MCIW, MLS is the Library Services Manager for the Ohio Public Library Information Network and a W3C-certified front-end web developer. She has been doing web development and design for more than twenty years, in both public libraries and as an independent consultant. She specializes in developing with Drupal. She is a 2010 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. She’s written three books about social media and content marketing, specifically for libraries, and speaks nationally on both these and technology-related topics. As a former children’s librarian, she enjoys bringing the “fun of technology” to audiences and in giving libraries the tools they need to better serve the virtual customer.
This event will be hosted in Zoom. Automatic captions will be enabled for this event. This event will be recorded, and registrants will receive access to the recording within a day after the event ends.
If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact us at ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.
