by Ann Kaste
Quick Summary
The Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), Minitex's professional development partner, is offering several webinars of interest this fall. There is no cost for these sessions, and they are open to all. Click on the link for the session information to register.
ASERL Community Conversations: Open Access and Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence and its impact on libraries and other cultural heritage institutions is a current hot topic, and in just a few weeks the inaugural ai4Libraries conference will convene for a day of discussion and reflection. Join us as we speak with ai4Libraries founder Anu Moorthy, who is coming to us from Georgia Tech where she is an Electronic Resources Librarian. She will be speaking briefly about the ai4Libraries conference, and then we will open the floor for questions and discussion about the intersections of artificial intelligence and open access.
October 5, 2023 at 3pm ET/2pm Central Time
REGISTER: Meeting Registration - Zoom
The Internet Generation: Connecting with Gen Z in the Library Landscape
The next generation of students and library workers is purpose-driven with a global mindset. Not a monolith, they are the first generation to grow up without memory of a time before the internet. This generational snapshot will help academic librarians understand experiences and perspectives of our Gen Z students and team members.
Oct 12, 2023 at 2pm ET / 1pm Central Time
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Why Do I Stay in Librarianship? III -- The DEI Perspective
“Hopefulness and cautious optimism You are not alone..BIPOC librarians struggle to stay in the profession..it’s normal. ”
As a follow up to popular series “Why I Left the Profession –DEI Perspective” — “Why Do I Stay –The DEI Perspective” series is taking a closer look at resiliency and optimism in the face of many obstacles and challenges. This series was inspired by the wonderful Kenya Flash who passed away last year after a short illness. Remembering Kenya Flash
Nov 1, 2023 at 2pm ET / 1pm Central Time
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Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in Libraries
Description Forthcoming
December 4, 2023 at 2pm ET/1pm Central Time
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