OVERVIEW:
Our first Library 2.025 mini-conference (and our third mini-conference on AI and Libraries), “AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use,” will be held online (and for free) today, Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 12:00 – 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We are excited to have over 8,700 participants registered!
Our special conference chair is Chad Mairn, a Professor, Librarian, and founder of the Innovation Lab at St. Petersburg College (see below).
Our conference overview is:
We invite librarians, educators, technologists, and thought leaders to explore the critical role that libraries can play in addressing both the opportunities and ethical challenges of AI. From encouraging digital literacy and ethical awareness to guiding the responsible use of AI, libraries are potentially at the forefront showing how emerging AI technologies can be used equitably and responsibly in their communities.
We will explore actionable insights to help navigate the complex ethical questions relating to AI and the unique role of libraries and librarians in addressing them. We will discuss practical strategies for integrating AI tools into library and education settings using ethical best practices while empowering users with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world. And we’ll focus on how libraries can not only adapt to this rapidly changing landscape but can also act as catalysts for knowledge diffusion, shaping a more informed, and innovative future for all of our users.
We look forward to gathering online with you for this event!
REGISTRATION:
This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.
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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 #library2025 and #aiandlibraries on their social media posts about the event.
CONFERENCE CHAIR:
Chad MairnProfessor and founder of the Innovation Lab at St. Petersburg College
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL & SPECIAL ORGANIZER
Chad Mairn is a Professor, and founder of the Innovation Lab at St. Petersburg College. While an undergraduate studying Humanities at the University of South Florida (USF), Chad was awarded a Library of Congress Fellowship helping archive personal papers and other items in the Leonard Bernstein Collection. During his Library and Information Science graduate work, also at USF, Chad became a technology liaison between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Florida public libraries. Chad is also a faculty member in the School of Information at San José State University. Here is a link to Chad’s SJSU faculty page.
KEYNOTE PANEL:
Nicole HennigELearning developer & AI Education Specialist
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL
Nicole Hennig is an expert in user experience and emerging technologies. She is currently an e-learning developer at the University of Arizona Libraries. Previously, she worked for the MIT Libraries as head of the user experience department. In her 14 years of experience at MIT, she won awards for innovation and worked to keep academics up to date with the best mobile technologies. In 2013 she started her own business helping librarians stay current with new technologies. She is the author of several books, including Keeping Up with Emerging Technologies, and Apps for Librarians. See a list of her published articles on Google Scholar. She now serves as an AI education specialist for librarians and library workers. To stay current with the latest in generative AI, sign up for her email newsletter, Generative AI News, and follow her on social media: Bluesky, Mastodon, or LinkedIn.
Heather SardisAssociate Director of Technology and Strategic Planning, MIT Libraries
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL
Heather Sardis is the Associate Director for Technology and Strategic Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Libraries. Prior to assuming her role at MIT, Heather directed the library of the California Academy of Sciences. Her work in the nonprofit, humanitarian, and technical sectors is united by a focus on the social responsibilities of computing, and the role of information in technical and cultural transformation. During her time at MIT, Heather has been an invited participant in the U.S. Library of Congress Machine Learning and Libraries Summit, a core member of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Task Force, and a member of the MIT Committee on Research Computing.
Crystal TriceFounder, Scissors & Glue, LLC
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL
With over two decades of experience in libraries and education, Crystal Trice is passionate about helping people work together more effectively in transformative, yet practical ways. As founder of Scissors & Glue, LLC, Crystal partners with libraries and schools to bring positive change through interactive training and hands-on workshops. She is a frequent national presenter on artificial intelligence, helping libraries implement responsible AI strategies, and enjoys teaching the foundational principles of AI use. She also speaks on topics like project management and conflict resolution. She is currently writing The Skeptical Guide to AI. Crystal holds a Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science, a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Psychology, and is a Certified Scrum Master. She resides near Portland, Oregon, with her extraordinary husband, fuzzy cows, goofy geese, and noisy chickens. Crystal enjoys fine-tip Sharpies, multi-colored Flair pens, blue painter’s tape, and as many sticky notes as she can get her hands on.
Prof. Christian Moriarty, JD MAProfessor of Ethics and Law, St. Petersburg College
CLOSING KEYNOTE WITH CHAD MAIRN
Christian Moriarty is a Professor of Ethics and Law at St. Petersburg College. Professor Moriarty received his B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Bioethics from the University of South Florida, his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law, and is a licensed attorney with the Florida Bar. Professor Moriarty teaches Applied Ethics, Medical Ethics, Business Ethics, Legal Ethics, Business Law, and the Law of Photography and Art. Professor Moriarty’s research interests are in academic integrity, health and higher education policy, law, and ethics. Specifically, he concentrates on inspiring integrity, technology and pedagogy in higher education, the First Amendment, and the interactions, contradictions, and divides between ethics and law.
SESSION PRESENTATIONS SCHEDULE:
Our final session list is below. Session attendance links are sent to those who have registered on the day of the conference.
12:00 pm US – Pacific Time
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1:00 pm US – Pacific Time
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- AI for Librarians: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility: Aaron Pahl Digital Curation Librarian, University of Alabama at Birmingham (Link to session description)
- Beyond Super Searchers: Adapting Information Literacy Tools to Meet the Generative AI Challenge: Toby Greenwalt, Principal, Flywheel Strategies (Link to session description)
- Introducing AI with Purpose & Practicality: Amanda Sweet, Technology Innovation Librarian, Nebraska Library Commission (Link to session description)
- Libraries as Hubs for Public Discourse on AI: Fostering Inclusive and Informed Campus Conversations: Janice Kung, Health Librarian / Visiting Program Office for AI & Library Services, Canadian Association of Research Libraries, University of Alberta | Kim Frail, Head, Teaching and Learning, Library and Museums – Faculty Engagement, University of Alberta (Link to session description)
- Teaching AI Literacy Through Digital Tutorials and Workshop Instruction: Michelle Shea, Co-Head of Public Services and Education Librarian, Texas A&M University- Central Texas (University Library) | Kelly Williams | Dawndrea Casey (Link to session description)
1:30 pm US – Pacific Time
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- Building Critical Components in AI Literacy Workshops with Data Feminism: Erin Burns, STEM Librarian, Texas Tech University | Josh Salmans (Link to session description)
- Collectively Creating an AI Literacies Community of Practice: Lisa Campbell, Instruction and Outreach Librarian, University of Florida | Tiffany Esteban (University of California, Irvine) | April Hines (University of Florida) | Hélène Huet (University of Florida) | Saniya R. Pradhan (University of Florida) | Sarah Tew (University of Florida) (Link to session description)
- Developing ACRL AI Literacy Competencies for Academic Library Workers: Dr. Olga Koz, Professor, Collegiate Librarian, Kennesaw State University (Link to session description)
- Resurfacing debunked scientific racism: An AI case study: Emilia Marcyk, Head, Reference and Discovery Services, Michigan State University (Link to session description)
- Transparency Now! Decision Guidance for GenAI in Libraries and Classrooms: Adam Berkowitz, PhD Student, The University of Alabama, College of Communication & Information Sciences, School of Library & Information Studies (Link to session description)
2:00 pm US – Pacific Time
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- AI Storytelling 2.0: Chris Markman, Library Services Manager, Palo Alto City Library | Melisa Mendoza| Nick Beber (Link to session description)
- Articulating Generative Artificial Intelligence Information Literacy Competencies within the ACRL Framework: Ladislava Khailova, Director, Georgetown University SCS Library Director | Melissa Jones | Melissa Netzband Wathen | Beth Marhanka (Link to session description)
- From Black Box to Open Book: Ethical AI for Libraries: Mr. Christian Moriarty, JD MA, Professor of Ethics and Law, St. Petersburg College; Executive Director & Treasurer, International Center for Academic Integrity (Link to session description)
- From Faculty Learning Community to Library Support: Creating a LibGuide for AI in Education: Michaela Bettez, Senior Associate Open Educational Resources Librarian, Pollak Library at California State University, Fullerton (Link to session description)
- Threading AI Literacy Into the Everyday: Incorporating AI Skills Into Existing Information Literacy Lessons and Common Reference Interactions: Evangeline Reid, Instructional Services Librarian, Aurora University (Link to session description)
- Enhancing Public Speaking Skills Through AI-Powered VR in Academic Libraries: Michelle Housley M. Ed., Associate Dean, Innovation, Learning Resources, Luke Lindoe Library, Alberta University of the Arts (Link to session description)
2:30 pm US – Pacific Time
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SPONSORS:
The School of Information at San José State University is the founding conference sponsor. Please register as a member of the Library 2.0 network to be kept informed of future events. Recordings from previous years are available under the Archives tab at Library 2.0 and at the Library 2.0 YouTube channel.
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