Category: CE Opportunities
WEBINAR: Hey Siri, What Does The Future Of Public Libraries Look Like?
I’d like to invite all staff to attend (on the clock of course) an upcoming webinar titled “Hey Siri, What Does The Future Of Public Libraries Look Like?”
Please register here > https://www.johnstonlibrary.com/events/?event_page=registration&did=35066
Computer assistants, such as Apple Siri and Amazon Alexa, and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs are becoming commonplace. If you need directions, want to buy groceries, or are looking for suggestions for a new wardrobe, technological help is just a request away. There is no doubt that computerized assistants and Artificial Intelligence are impacting every facet of society, including our economies, cultures and public institutions such as schools and libraries, and that this impact will only grow stronger.
As we as a society try to manage this new technology, many people are calling on the library community to lead the way. Libraries are increasingly supporting patrons in understanding AI as well as implementing AI technology to improve processes and provide a better, more personalized patron experience.
Librarians will also be needed to educate people about AI, helping them understand how to use it in order to enhance daily life and develop their career, while learning of potential pitfalls and how to protect personal data online.
This webinar will discuss the use of AI in public libraries and provide advice on how your library can ensure it is not only prepared for the changes AI will bring, but that it is positioned to shape and then lead the world that AI is helping to create. Featuring presentations from the New Orleans Public Library, King County Library System and collectionHQ, the webinar will share specific examples of how AI is being used to inform the selection of pre-published titles based on predictive algorithms, and how voice-assisted technology can be used to connect patrons to library resources.
All-Desk Services Training: Website
I will be doing a training session on the “Website” portion of our all-desk services trainings this Friday at 1pm in the West Meeting Room. It should take 30-45 minutes. No registration required.
| Updating username and password |
| Saving circulation history |
| Making personalized reading list requests |
| Viewing the calendar and registering for programs |
| Requesting a meeting room |
| Reserving an Adventure Pass |
| Accessing online resources via the Research page |
| Visiting Bridges from our website |
| Using Niche Academy Tutorials |
| Using the Help page |
WEBINAR: Crash Course in Historical Fiction
I’d like to invite all staff to attend (on the clock of course) an upcoming webinar titled “Crash Course in Historical Fiction”
Please register here > https://www.johnstonlibrary.com/events/?event_page=registration&did=34880
Do you have a go-to strategy for helping historical fiction readers? Whether your readers are fans of family sagas or shady ladies, let NoveList and LibraryReads break down the best historical fiction has to offer your readers — from Biblical fiction to World War II and everything in between.
Join us as they cover:
-Why readers love historical fiction and how libraries can ramp up their collections
-How historical fiction developed, including classics, newcomers, and awards to know
-Subgenres and trends
-NoveList insider information on genre headings, appeal terms, and more
Webinar: Innovative Libraries Online Conference – Thursday, January 16
I’d like to invite all staff to attend (on the clock of course) the Innovative Libraries Online Conference on Thursday, January 16th, 9am – 4pm in the Archive Room.
The conference has several sessions some of which may not be of interest to you given your particular role at JPL. Please take a look at the schedule and attend those you’re most interested in.
Please register via the link below:
https://www.johnstonlibrary.com/events/?event_page=registration&did=34474