CARLI AI Symposium - AI in Action Transforming Instruction in Academic Libraries

"AI in Action: Transforming Instruction in Academic Libraries" presented at the CARLI AI Symposium hosted by the CARLI Public Services Committee.

Sponsored by: CARLI Instruction Committee

Abstract: The Instruction Committee is delighted to host AI in Action: Transforming Instruction in Academic Libraries. The advent of generative AI has led to questions about many aspects of instruction:  What are practical uses of AI in instruction? How do we instruct on the pitfalls of AI tools? What AI research tools are available and how do students at different levels interact with them? How do we connect AI and media literacy? How will AI change discovery and reference services? How do we balance AI tools and human instruction? Let’s gather to explore the evolving relationship between teaching and AI, and how to get the most use out of it with the least pain.
 
To address these issues, Baylor University’s Amy James, Online Librarian for Education and Information Literacy, and Ellen Hampton Filgo, Director of the Liaison Program, will present their experience compiling The AI and Library Instruction Cookbook (forthcoming).
 
The session is designed to leave space for conversation afterwards as we develop a community of practice: we are interested in hearing people share what they are inspired to do or thinking about trying with AI instruction, as well as discussing sticking points and hesitations. We hope to see you there!