As we continue to identify the pitfalls of using artificial intelligence within a library setting, it is also important that we address the risks of AI avoidance! For many library workers (and the public at-large), AI is an unfamiliar, poorly-understood technology. This is unsurprising when we look at the speed at which AI has been The post The Risks for Libraries in AI Avoidance appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

The age of AI presents many unique challenges for libraries–but also real opportunities. In many ways, disruption is a part of the library’s business model! How is Disruption an Opportunity? When technological disruption occurs, libraries help their communities navigate the change. Simply look to the past for guidance; the rise of the internet saw libraries The post Opportunities for Libraries as We Navigate the Age of AI appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is prompting libraries to increasingly define their relationship with the technology. As I speak with library professionals in the US and abroad, there are some themes I see developing. Administrators Want a Blueprint for AI Adoption! Unfortunately, the road to emerging technologies in the library is often unpaved, and The post AI in Libraries: Notes from the Field appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

What are the library tech trends for 2024? In many ways we can expect a year that will be shaped by artificial intelligence and how we react to it. The Outlook for Library Digital Collections Financial Constraints Continuing a long-standing trend, libraries will make sizable investments in their collections of ebooks, audiobooks, streaming movies/music, e-magazines, The post Library Tech Trends for 2024 appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

Let’s face it, staff training can be extremely time-intensive! For some tips on streamlining your library’s tech training and keeping those skills current, check out this clip from a talk I gave at Internet Librarian 2023. Thanks for watching! For upcoming appearances, check out my schedule. The post Streamlining Staff Tech Training appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

When I speak with library professionals in the U.S. and abroad, they commonly voice their frustration in trying to plan for AI implementation in such an uncertain environment. With that in mind, here’s some tips to help you get started implementing artificial intelligence at your library. What’s the Current Regulatory Environment? As it stands right The post Implementing AI in Libraries in Our Uncertain Environment appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

The age of AI necessitates that libraries develop policy and procedure governing the use of the technology by our institutions. As someone who has written a good deal of policy around emerging tech, two of my building blocks have always been federal/state/local law and the manufacturer or developer’s own terms of service. Any discussion of The post AI & the Library: Looking for rules! appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

The talk around artificial intelligence and libraries can be exciting, frightening, and very confusing. Here’s a resource list on AI in the library to help you get started! These sources cover the impact of artificial intelligence on libraries, free courses on popular AI tools, and the early legislative action regarding AI and copyright. Getting Familiar The post A Resource List on AI in the Library appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

Public libraries and public health have long been intertwined, with technology helping to facilitate the pairing. Let’s explore the past and present, as we chart a course for the future. Spotlight on 3D Printing The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic saw shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE). In some communities, library 3d printing capability The post Libraries, Tech, & Public Health appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

Broadcast on 90.3 WHPC, Instruction Discussion is a weekly radio show that examines the most current topics and trends in education that impact both Long Island schools and those around the world. On April 25th, I sat down for an interview with the show’s host, Kevin Boston-Hill, where we discussed how public libraries have adapted The post How Public Libraries Have Adapted to Technological Change: A Radio Interview with 90.3 WHPC appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more