The call for presentations for the virtual one-day symposium The Future of Information Literacy: AI and Library Instruction is now open!

The event will take place on November 2, 2024 from 1-5PM GST. 

The deadline for submissions is August 2, 2024.

Symposium registration, information, and scheduling will go live in September 2024.

Description: 

The role of the Library constantly evolves and changes along with changing information needs. The growth and development of artificial intelligence tools have introduced unique and varied ways with which to interact with information, process information, collect information, and conduct research. These developments have also greatly changed the scope of Library instruction and information literacy needs.

The Future of Information Literacy: AI and Library Instruction is intended as a space where Library professionals can discuss the impact of recent developments in AI and related technologies on their work, on their instruction, and on the needs of their users. 

We are especially interested in submissions on the following themes:

Instruction and Learning 

• Researching with AI Tools: Supporting Faculty, Students and the Public

• Incorporating AI into Library Instruction 

• AI Tools and School Librarianship 

• Library Instruction Using AI tools

• Pedagogical Implications of AI 

• AI Literacy and the Framework

• AI, Gaming and Instruction

Privacy and Data

• AI, Privacy and Data Protection

AI Tools 

• Evaluating AI Tools for Instruction 

• AI Tools for Discipline-Specific Instruction (Humanities, STEM, Special Libraries, Vocational etc.)

• Chatbots Developed for Library Instruction

• Critical Perspectives (or rejection) of Use of AI tools 

• Subscribing to AI tools in Your Library

•  AI Integration in Library Databases and Tools

Outreach and Professional Development 

• Librarians, Professional Development, Upskilling, and AI

• AI-related Collaborations Outside of the Library

• Communities of Practice

• 'The Real Flex' (the new flex): Keeping Up With AI in Libraries

Guidelines:

Each presentation should be limited to 5-7 minutes, and we ask for only one submission per person. Joint submissions are welcome. 

Proposals for presentations should be 500 words or less. We ask that all presentations be given in English.

All librarians, library assistants, technical service staff, access service staff, administrative staff, and other library professionals who provide instruction in any capacity in school, special, academic, public, archival and other libraries are welcome to submit. 

We are especially interested in submissions from the MENA region or from underrepresented groups. 

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL USING THIS FORM. Presenters will be notified of acceptance by September 2, 2024.

Questions? Contact Grace Adeneye at goa2592@nyu.edu and Amani Magid at am6087@nyu.edu.