OVERVIEW: 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly present in our daily lives, but for many colleagues, students, and library patrons, it remains a mystery or even misunderstood. How can we, as library and education professionals, bridge the gap between the technology and their understanding? This comprehensive one-hour webinar provides the tools and strategies to help you have informed, approachable, and empathetic conversations about AI with your community. We will dive deeper into the metaphors that can make AI accessible, discuss common pitfalls and misconceptions, and explore how to present AI as a tool for empowerment rather than fear. You’ll also gain hands-on strategies for experimenting with AI and build a foundation for colleague, student, and patron trust, understanding, and engagement. By the end of the session, you'll have actionable insights for demystifying AI, making it relatable, and guiding others through this new and exciting landscape in a way that respects their concerns and sparks curiosity.

LEARNING AGENDA:

• Explaining AI through Metaphors: Learn how to use simple metaphors to explain complex AI concepts in ways that resonate with those of all ages and backgrounds.
• Addressing Misconceptions & Offering Caveats: Explore common AI myths and how to dispel them while providing key caveats about AI’s limitations—such as bias, privacy, and potential errors.
• Experimenting with AI Together: Discover ways to engage colleagues, students, and patrons by experimenting with AI tools together, fostering an environment of curiosity and shared learning.
• Programming Ideas for AI in the Library: Explore fun and engaging program ideas that introduce AI in a hands-on way, such as AI storytelling sessions, art workshops, and collaborative problem-solving activities.