ORCID

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2574-2230

Keywords

artificial intelligence, libraries, interest group, GAIL

Abstract

Learn how one academic library is taking a transformational approach to exploring the possibilities with artificial intelligence (AI) through the creation of an AI Interest Group. With AI rapidly reshaping the library profession and higher education, our AI Interest Group aims to equip all library employees with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and mindset to embrace AI responsibly and consider leveraging its potential in their library work.

Since October 2023, the AI Interest Group has served as an inclusive forum that has brought together colleagues from roles across all library departments and with varying levels of familiarity with AI. Topics have included generative AI, social and emotional intelligence, bias and fairness, and the considerations involved in the ethical governance, policymaking, and regulation of AI. We even delved into discussions about the ownership, authorship, and attribution of AI-generated content.

We’ll share how we gathered and prioritized ideas and subsequently offered programming to learn from one another through thought-provoking discussions, webinar watch-parties, interactive demos of specific AI tools, guest speakers from different disciplines on campus, and sharing experiences of using AI in our work.

We’ll also highlight key considerations, including challenges, successful outcomes, and insights about launching and sustaining an engaging AI Interest Group that maintains high engagement each session. Attendees will leave with ideas, considerations, and a roadmap for establishing a similar grassroots initiative.

Join us as we navigate, attempt to better understand, and have fun with AI within academic libraries, empowering employees to navigate AI's complexities responsibly, creatively, and strategically.

Publication Date

6-13-2024

Document Type

Conference Presentation

Department

University Libraries

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