SCHOOL LIBRARIANS: Using AI Tools to Increase Student Learning and Enhance Your Productivity (Grades K-12)

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This seminar presented by award-winning librarian Crystal Trice is an exciting opportunity for library staff to explore the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and their specific applications in the school library. Experience hands-on activities, demonstrations, and modeling. Engage with other librarians around the potential of AI technologies and their implications for library curriculum and student research. Discover common pitfalls to avoid and solutions to ethical concerns when using AI-powered tools and resources. Explore outstanding ways you can make the most of this cutting-edge technology – specifically in your own school library. This seminar is designed to provide you with practical, actionable strategies and skills you can implement immediately.

Join Crystal for a highly practical day filled with ways to make best use of AI tools to strengthen your students' learning, enhance your instruction, and improve your own productivity.

When we read about Artificial Intelligence, it can cause anxious thoughts about the impact on research and libraries. Perhaps we're overwhelmed by the idea of incorporating something new or concerned about ethical use of this emerging technology.

As librarians, we've been here before with emerging technology tools like Google and Wikipedia, often taking the role of cutting-edge change champions. Even with valid professional doubts, Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. As information scientists, let's do what we've done before – embrace the messy and creative possibilities, while keeping our eyes wide open for potential pitfalls and hazards.

Based on my years of experience as a school librarian, I am excited about the potential of AI tools to transform the way we teach and how our students do research. During our day together, you'll learn how to harness the power of this transformative technology to greatly enhance your library curriculum. Through interactive and hands-on activities, we'll explore practical strategies to help you easily integrate AI tools into your everyday library work. And you'll get to connect with a diverse group of educators from across the country interested in using AI in their libraries.

We will explore the latest developments in AI and their specific applications in the school library. You'll learn how to create engaging library lessons, streamline reader's advisory, and foster student innovation and critical thinking through the use of AI-powered tools. Discover ethical considerations involved in the use of AI, and best practices for promoting responsible use of AI in library research.

It's my goal to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to harness the power and potential of AI tools in the school library. You'll gain new skills and knowledge you can apply immediately to strengthen both your students' learning and your work as a school librarian. I look forward to partnering with you on this journey!

P.S. We'll be digging directly into AI platforms, so make sure you come with your best energy! You'll leave ready to hit the ground running with great, practical ways to use AI in your library program.

School Librarians, Library Media Specialists, Library Media Assistants, Library Aides, and Administrators Serving Grades K-12

Extensive AI in the School Library Digital Resource Handbook You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. Included in the handbook are:

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Share Ideas This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to share ideas with other educators interested in making best use of AI tools in school libraries.

Consultation Available Crystal will be available for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own library program.

Semester Credit Option Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.

What you'll learn

• How to make best use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance student engagement and learning in the library
• Highly practical ways you can increase your teaching productivity using AI
• How to effectively use state-of-the art AI technologies in your school library … Explore and gain hands-on experience
• Pitfalls to avoid and solutions to ethical concerns with the use of AI-powered tools and resources in the library