Professional Development Opportunities

The debates and lawsuits over copyright and generative artificial intelligence are just beginning, and it is too early to predict their outcomes. But even at this early stage, there is little doubt that copyright issues have the potential to reshape our experience of AI. We will look at the current issues, and the law that underlines them, in order to prepare ourselves for what might come next.

Attend this webinar to learn about three key vendor products that incorporate generative artificial intelligence (AI) in innovative ways. Scite has developed an AI-powered Research Assistant that is trained on scholarly journal literature and cites its sources in its outputs. PowerNotes provides students the opportunity to learn with AI and educators the ability to tailor and build AI-enabled coursework with transparency and privacy in mind. Clarivate is also incorporating AI into its ProQuest and Web of Science products in a wide range of ways. Speakers will discuss these AI tools, how they were developed, and how they seek to avoid hallucinations and other flaws of AI, along with library and patron use cases.

Join us to unlock the keys to impactful presenting, focusing on three essential components: preparation, relaxation and connection. Elevate your confidence and effectiveness as a speaker to effectively share knowledge, gain buy-in, and enhance your presentation experience. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your presentation skills and make a lasting impression!

In this webinar, a public service online learning librarian from a mid-sized, public university will present on training librarians on creating and purchasing accessible material, as well as tips and tricks for auditing e-resources for accessibility issues. This librarian will cover:

Definitions of ADA compliance and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Free tools to check materials for accessibility
Case studies of collaborating across the university on accessibility
Future directions of performing accessibility audits on library e-resources

In this lecture, you will be taught how to market your library to send positive messages, advocate, promote, and engage with your audience. This lecture is for librarians and library staff of any type (public, academic, etc.) that are responsible for or involved with promoting the library via social media and other engagement tools. Now, more than ever, it is vital libraries understand who their users are to determine what they need. Understanding how to identify this allows users to be served better, but also opens the door for libraries to engage directly and advocate.

This session will cover basic knowledge to help librarians, archivists, and other staff in archives and special collections advocate for integrating course-based undergraduate research experiences into curricula at their institution. Benefits and challenges of CUREs will be discussed using case studies to illustrate concepts.

Join us for the second session, following “Confident Presenter Essentials: Preparation, Relaxation and Connection,” for hands-on practice for your next presentation. It is helpful for participants to have attended or reviewed the first session content, but not required. Participants should be prepared to make notes for themselves (pen and paper or on their computer).

This session is designed to for participants at all levels, including those who are new to presenting or have limited experience. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, everyone is welcome to join and learn together in a supportive environment.

As academic libraries increasingly find themselves at the crossroads of public relations challenges and the defense of academic freedom, it's crucial for library leaders to navigate these waters effectively. This webinar delves into the strategies needed to anticipate and address emerging challenges that could be perceived as PR issues but fundamentally impact academic freedom and the core mission of libraries. Understanding these dynamics and preparing your institution's leadership to handle them appropriately is essential to safeguarding the mission, vision, and values of your library. Join EveryLibrary’s Executive Director, John Chrastka, and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to anticipate and counter challenges to intellectual freedom.

This presentation explores how librarians can use AI-powered writing assistants to improve their professional writing. Attendees will learn how to use these tools for various writing tasks, such as summarizing research, brainstorming, and editing. The presentation will offer practical examples of AI use in librarian writing and highlight both the benefits and limitations of these new technologies. We’ll also discuss ethical considerations surrounding AI use in professional writing, and consider how to approach responsible and transparent integration of AI into the librarian profession.

Transitioning from librarian to leader? Nervous about how to prepare? Join our First-Time Manager Webinar tailored for librarians looking to navigate the shift into leadership roles. Hear from Tiffany Duck, experienced public library manager and consultant as she shares tools to equip you to start off confidently and effectively.