Upcoming Events

Wed, Apr 29th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: AI for Reader's Advisory Free	Can ChatGPT recommend books? We'll test popular tools against our own expertise and NoveList. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, May 13th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: AI for Resume and Cover Letter Help Free	Practical guidance for staff helping patrons with job applications. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, May 27th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: Comparing the Big Three: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Free	We'll run the same tasks through each and compare results, interfaces, and quirks. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Jun 10th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: AI-Generated Images in Library Marketing Free	When is it okay to use AI images? We'll discuss ethics, disclosure, and practical workflows. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Thu, Jun 11th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Preview: Human-Centered AI Policies for Public Libraries Free!	This is the preview presentation of our upcoming paid workshop, "Human-Centered AI Policies for Public Libraries," which will be released this summer. In this one-hour webinar, we'll review the core components of AI literacy, adoption, and usage policies for public libraries. We'll provide a dozen example policy documents and review common elements and language. In addition, attendees will use AI tools to help plan and draft AI-related policy language for better results. This is a free webinar but registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/04j17CZDQ2qBM3XtQK6_lw (Free) Registration Required - Click Here
Thu, Jun 18th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	AI Literacy Training for Public Library Patrons Free!	In this one-hour webinar, attendees will outline and discuss the basic elements of an AI literacy training platform targeted at public library patrons. We'll review learning goals and curriculum/lesson plans, as well as discuss various platforms including ChatGPT. Attendees will collaboratively create a pilot literacy training plan during the session that they can use later in their own library. This is a free event but registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tbsGuQG8S6WJfrY_dweCxA Registration Link (Free) - Click Here
Wed, Jun 24th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: The Digital Divide and AI Access Free	Who gets to use these tools, and who's left out? We'll map the access landscape. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Jul 8th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: AI for Meeting Notes and Summaries Free	We'll demo tools like Otter, Fireflies, and built-in options for making meetings less painful. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Jul 22nd, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: Detecting AI-Generated Text Free	Do detection tools actually work? We'll test them and discuss the limits. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Aug 5th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: AI and Misinformation Free	How AI tools spread (and sometimes help fight) false information. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Aug 19th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: AI for Cataloging and Metadata Free	Can AI help with subject headings, descriptions, and catalog cleanup? Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Sep 2nd, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: AI for Language Translation Free	We'll test translation tools on real library scenarios and multilingual patrons. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Sep 16th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: AI and Accessibility Free	How AI helps (and sometimes fails) users with disabilities. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Sep 30th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: AI for Programming and Outreach Ideas Free	Stuck on program themes? We'll brainstorm with AI and evaluate the results. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Oct 14th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: Deepfakes and Digital Trust Free	How to talk to patrons about synthetic media and verification. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Oct 28th, 2026 at 10:00am PDT Online	Office Hours Topic: AI for Collection Development Free	Can AI help with selection, weeding, or identifying gaps? Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Nov 11th, 2026 at 10:00am PST Online	Office Hours Topic: NotebookLM Deep Dive Free	Google's AI notebook tool—what it does, how it works, and whether it's useful. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Nov 25th, 2026 at 10:00am PST Online	Office Hours Topic: AI and Children: Safety Considerations Free	What parents and library staff should know about kids using AI tools. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Dec 9th, 2026 at 10:00am PST Online	Office Hours Topic: Open Source AI Models Free	What's available outside the big commercial players, and why it matters. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)
Wed, Dec 23rd, 2026 at 10:00am PST Online	Office Hours Topic: AI and Journalism Free	How newsrooms are using (and misusing) AI, and what it means for information literacy. Zoom link (no reg. nec.)