[CASL-L] Fwd: Next Week! "School Libraries and AI:" A School Library Summit from Library 2.0 on August 22, 2024

[Melissa Thom]

Looks like a great day of PD...and it's recorded! It's the same day as the
SLJTeenLive event!

And another free PD that looks good is this one:
https://www.library20.com/library-2035

Have a great day and enjoy the last couple weeks of summer!! :)

Melissa
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From: Learning Revolution - Steve Hargadon <steve at learningrevolution.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 13, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Subject: Next Week! "School Libraries and AI:" A School Library Summit from
Library 2.0 on August 22, 2024
To: <melissa_thom at whps.org>


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*OVERVIEW:*

Our first Library 2.0 School Library Summit is "*School Libraries and AI*,"
and will be held online (and for free) on *Thursday, August 22nd, 2024,
from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time*.

Join us for an exciting and transformative mini virtual conference, "School
Libraries and AI," designed specifically for school librarians and
educators passionate about the future of library services. This event will
explore the integration of artificial intelligence in school libraries,
offering innovative strategies and practical insights to enhance learning
and teaching experiences.

Our special conference chair is Elissa Malespina, writer of the AI School
Librarians Newsletter. Following the opening keynote, we'll have three
half-hour slots of sessions led by experienced school librarians who are at
the forefront of AI integration, designed to provide practical, hands-on
knowledge that you can apply in your own library and classroom.

We currently have 1700 people registered for this event, and we look
forward to gathering online with you!

*REGISTRATION:*

*This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.*
*REGISTER HERE
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to attend live and/or to receive the recording links afterward.
Please also join the Library 2.0 community
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to
be kept updated on this and future events.

Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0 conference events,
which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among
information professionals worldwide. Each three-hour event consists of a
keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a
closing keynote.

Participants are encouraged to use #library20
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 and #schoollibrariesandai
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on
their social media posts about the event.

*CONFERENCE CHAIR & OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL:*
*Elissa Malespina*
The AI School Librarians Newsletter
*OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL & CONFERENCE CHAIR*

Elissa Malespina is an award-winning school librarian, educational
consultant, and advocate for technology integration in education. She
writes The AI School Librarians Newsletter, where she shares insights on
leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance library services and
educational outcomes. Known for her innovative approach, Elissa has
successfully implemented technology-driven initiatives that enrich student
learning, such as virtual debates. Her work in educational equity includes
testifying before the NJ Assembly Education Committee on the challenges
faced by school librarians. Elissa is also featured in the book "Trouble in
Censorville." Additionally, she runs her consulting company and provides
professional development. Learn more about Elissa and her contributions at
elissamalespina.com.

*James Allen*
Statewide School Library Lead & Digital Learning Coach at Kentucky
Department of Education
*OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL*

James Allen is currently the Statewide School Library Lead and a Digital
Learning Coach for the Kentucky Department of Education in the Office of
Education Technology. Previously he was a public K-12 school librarian for
sixteen years. James is an organizer and regular moderator of #KyLChat, a
biweekly Twitter chat that gives school librarians across Kentucky a place
to share and explore new ideas. James is also a Google for Education
Certified Innovator, an ISTE Community Leader, a member of the Future Ready
Schools librarians advisory team, and a member of the American Association
of School Librarians Practices Committee. James was also the 2015/2016
president of the Kentucky Association of School Librarians.

*IdaMae Craddock*
Community Lab Schools Librarian
*OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL*

A 25 year veteran of Albemarle County, IdaMae Craddock, M.Ed is the
librarian at the Community Lab Schools. Ms. Craddock has conducted seminars
at the White House, the Bay Area MakerFaire, and South Carolina Association
of School Libraries. Ms. Craddock is Virginia's 2019 Librarian of the Year
and was named a Darden Fellow at Old Dominion University in 2019 as well.
Winner of the Magna Award from the National Association of School Boards,
her publishing credits include Library High-Tech, School Library Journal,
and Knowledge Quest. The focus of her research is Maker Education and the
role of school libraries in the community. Her program has been profiled by
School Library Journal, Library Media Connection, NPR, and Edutopia. She
has a precocious daughter, an understanding husband, and a lazy dog named
Peacha.

*Heather Moorefield-Lang*
Professor, UNC-Greensboro, Department of Library and Information Studies
*OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL*

Heather Moorefield-Lang is an associate professor for the Department of
Information, Library, and Research Sciences at The University of North
Carolina at Greensboro. She has long been interested in how technologies
can enhance libraries and classrooms. To get in touch with Heather or to
learn about her work and research email hmoorefield at gmail.com or check out
her youtube channel Tech 15.

<https://library20.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf8826a75ddf212559c711f65&id=f1bc2df363&e=71f94f1391>*Elizabeth
Hutchinson*
Chartered librarian and Fellow of CILIP
*OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL*

Elizabeth Hutchinson is a Chartered librarian and Fellow of CILIP. With
over 20 years of experience in school libraries she runs a training
membership for school librarians called Engaging and Empowering School and
an advocate for FOSIL- Inquiry based Learning. Her awards include a BEM for
services to libraries in 2020 and Pam Wegman International award in 2023.
She is an international speaker, blogger, podcaster, CILIP mentor and
assessor and an author of a number of published articles. You can find out
more from her website https://www.elizabethahutchinson.com/

*CURRENTLY ACCEPTED PRESENTATIONS:*

The schedule for the event presentations will be published the week of the
event. Here are our currently accepted sessions!

   - *AI Prompt Engineering for Teacher-Librarians*: Christina Advento,
   Teacher-Librarian (Link to session description
   <https://library20.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf8826a75ddf212559c711f65&id=473e6d6ea6&e=71f94f1391>
   )
   - *Canva AI Magic: 20+ Tricks to Transform Librarians and Teachers into
   Design Wizartds*: Kristina A. Holzweiss
   - *Captivate & Click: Using AI to Craft Engaging Library Social Media &
   Canvas Posts*: Dr. Nikki D. Robertson-Griffin, Veteran educator, school
   librarian, Google Certified Trainer, and ISTE Librarian Network
   Past-President (Link to session description
   <https://library20.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf8826a75ddf212559c711f65&id=173da82605&e=71f94f1391>
   )
   - *College-Developed AI Ethics Guidelines for K-12 Teachers and
   Librarians*: Dr. Lesley Farmer, Professor of Library Media, California
   St. Univ. Long Beach (Link to session description
   <https://library20.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf8826a75ddf212559c711f65&id=8055e9b8c8&e=71f94f1391>
   )
   - *How AI Can (Ethically) Supercharge Student Research*: Joyce Valenza,
   Associate Professor, Rutgers University SC&I LIS (Link to session
   description
   <https://library20.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf8826a75ddf212559c711f65&id=01a163801c&e=71f94f1391>
   )
   - *Librarians Lead the Way to AI Integration*: Julie Erickson, Chief
   Learning Officer, Lan Crew Colorado (Link to session description
   <https://library20.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf8826a75ddf212559c711f65&id=1f333cc8a9&e=71f94f1391>
   )
   - *Personalizing Test Prep Using AI*: Doug Mingle, Senior Sales
   Consultant, Lumos Learning | Al Lewis, Superintendent Weymouth Township
   School District, NJ. (Link to session description
   <https://library20.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf8826a75ddf212559c711f65&id=880c0467e3&e=71f94f1391>
   )
   - *Using Historical Figure Chatbots to Gain Perspective, Uncover Bias
   and Foster Innovation*: Joanne Weatherby (Teacher Librarian, Inquiry
   Support teacher and Science Teacher) | Haley Harasemow (Digital Arts/Online
   Learning Support teacher) | Lukis Kind (Math/Science teacher, SOGI School
   Representative- sexual orientation/gender identity) (Link to session
   description
   <https://library20.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf8826a75ddf212559c711f65&id=8a6439e12b&e=71f94f1391>
   )

*CALL FOR PROPOSALS:*

Given the quick nature of pulling off this event, the call for proposals is
still open! We have a short turn-around time for this event, so we
encourage you to submit quickly!

We request that session proposals are designed to provide practical,
hands-on knowledge that can be applied a library and/or classroom,
including:

   - AI tools for enhancing library management and operations.
   - Using AI to create personalized learning experiences for students.
   - Ethical considerations and digital citizenship in the age of AI.

Submit a proposal HERE
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