NEW DATES - "In the Know" with ITS (Information Technology Section)

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NEW DATES - "In the Know" with ITS (Information Technology Section)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Category: ITS

"In the Know" with ITS (Information Technology Section)

Join colleagues for bi-monthly meet-ups on the second Wednesday of the month at 10:00am. These meet-ups are informal and virtual. Drop-in when you can!

Please note that the ITS meet-ups are now on Wednesday NOT Thursday.

You do NOT need to be a NELA member to attend. You only need to register once and can drop-in anytime! If you are seeing an error when you try to register, it likely means you are already registered. If you would like to double check your registration, please email Megan Bishop at [email protected].

July Date: Wednesday, July 10th, 10:00am

Facilitator: Jennifer He, NELA Vice-President

July Topic: Unlocking Inclusivity: How AI Accessibility Tools and Robotics Transform Library Programs and Services

Please join us to discover how AI-powered accessibility tools are revolutionizing the kind of programs and services that librarians can offer to create a more inclusive environment for patrons of all ages. We will showcase some of the latest AI softwares, applications and robotics enhance accessibility, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age or ability, can fully participate and benefit from more inclusive library services and programming.

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Upcoming Dates

September Date: Wednesday, September 11th, 10:00am

Facilitator: Heidi Julien, Ph.D.

Professor and UB Exceptional Scholar – Sustained Achievement

University at Buffalo SUNY

September Topic: Misinformation & Information Behavior: Challenges for the information professions

Misinformation and disinformation are not new phenomena but are particularly concerning in the era of social media. This talk explores how mis- and dis-information spread, and how people’s information behavior both facilitates this spread, and challenges attempts to counter it. The potential roles of information professionals in mitigating mis- and dis-information will also be explored.