In this paper, we explore successful AI training initiatives, resources and networks for librarians, AI integration strategies, and implications of AI for library services. Join me in discovering best practices for preparing librarians as leaders in the generative AI era and integrating AI into library services.
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When you step into your local public library on a typical afternoon, you might see children and their families gathered for story time, a retiree reading in a corner, or a student hunched over a laptop. But, just as often, librarians encounter a very different scene: a patron in crisis. Public libraries have increasingly become places where people facing houselessness, mental health crises, or other personal struggles turn for help.
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Zoë Abbie Teel sat down with Dr. Brady Lund, Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas, and discuss some insights and recommendations for job hunting. He currently serves as the ASIS&T Midwest Chapter Chair.
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The MBTI personality and psychology theory-informed test has become a well-used source in professional development to provide ways for employees, employers, or hopeful candidates to determine how a person will behave, react, act, and conduct business.
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Aylin Imeri discusses with Yvonne Appiah Dadson and JonLuc Christensen the value of soft skills such as communication and argumentation when interviewing for Information Science job positions.
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Do you ever find yourself asking, “What is the best way for me to develop specific skills or gain knowledge that would benefit me in the long run?” Don’t worry, you are not alone. Determining which professional development opportunities are most beneficial for a student’s résumé and growth when entering the workforce is vital for their success in academic careers.
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Highlights from the ASIS&T Annual Meeting panel, titled “Professional Development in Crisis,” that discussed empowering students and professionals in their early career stages and making them more resilient in a hyper-competitive society and uncertain world.
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What Makes This Paper Great?, goes much deeper into the Information Science literature and lingers upon landmark papers.
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