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Systems and Technology

(Room change) Generative Artificial Intelligence, Libraries, and The People They Serve: A Guided Discussion

Monday, July 1, 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm Pacific
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 30 A B C D E
2022 and 2023 saw generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) make its way into the public’s awareness in an unprecedented way, driven by the makers of tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT opening them to the public. This session will be a guided discussion between four panelists who will talk about how staff at libraries and their associated institutions have approached GenAI, what motivated their use or thinking around it, and how GenAI has impacted the services their libraries provide. Topics for discussion may include AI policy development and adoption, its impact on day-to-day work, and the impacts of AI on the panelists' communities. After the discussion, the panelists will open the floor to questions from the audience. A link to a hub of recommended readings, training materials, and other educational resources will also be made available.

Learning Objectives:

  • Summarize the challenges, considerations, and approaches taken by other institutions regarding the use of GenAI tools and establishing policies and best practices.
  • Initiate conversations with colleagues and stakeholders at their own institutions, as well as members of the public, about policies, procedures, and best practices related to GenAI and its ethical implementation.
  • Locate, evaluate, and utilize resources to enhance their own and their communities' literacy in AI ethics, capabilities, limitations, and applications.
  • Find and participate in communities of practice and interest groups related to artificial intelligence in libraries and other cultural institutions.