The Call for Proposals Is Now OPEN
Instructions for Submitting Presentation Proposals for Library 2.0's "AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use"
Proposals for 30-minute concurrent presentations are now being accepted. Proposals will be evaluated and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting January 6th, 2025, and closing at the latest on February 28th. The number of sessions will be limited to 18 and the call for proposals will close when we have accepted that number of sessions, so you are encouraged to get your proposal in early! If your proposal is accepted, you will be provided with the ability to schedule a presentation time that is convenient to your time zone and work schedule. Early proposal submission and acceptance will give you the most flexibility for scheduling your presentation. Presentations will be scheduled between 1:00 - 2:30 pm Pacific Time on the day of the conference, Thursday, March 13th, 2025.
We encourage conference session submissions that:
- Provide a foundational understanding of literacy, ethics, and the responsible use of AI in libraries and beyond.
- Apply strategies to foster AI literacy among library staff, patrons, and students, empowering them to critically assess and effectively use a variety of AI tools.
- Communicate ethical issues surrounding AI, including privacy, bias, and transparency, and understand the libraries' role in addressing these challenges.
- Share ways for libraries to serve as hubs for public discourse on AI, facilitating inclusive and informed community conversations, while maximizing the benefits of AI for their community.
- Demonstrate how to build partnerships with educators, thought leaders, technologists, and community organizations to address literacy, ethics, and responsible use issues in your community.
- Provide examples of how to create and advocate for policies that guide ethical and equitable AI use in libraries and other educational settings.
- Promote the unique opportunity libraries have right now to lead in our AI-driven world by fostering critical thinking, ethical awareness, and equitable access to technology.
The Process:
Your presentation proposal, once submitted, will be listed on the Library 2.0 website, with the opportunity for members of this network to view, comment on, and/or "like" your presentation proposal. This will give you and the other members of this site the chance to share ideas and to make connections before, during, and after the conference. Additionally, it will allow us to gauge the popularity of your topic or approach. It is our intention that all serious proposals be given the opportunity to be presented.
Presentation Guidelines:
Session slots are 30 minutes long, and the suggested presentation time is 20 minutes, with 5 minutes of Q&A, and then 5 minutes for attendees to switch session rooms to attend the next session. Please plan on not exceeding 25 minutes total presentation including Q&A time.
All presentations will be recorded and released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License. For more information, please visit: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). By submitting to present, you are agreeing to these terms.
Presentations must be non-commercial. Interest in commercial sponsorship or presentations should be directed to Steve Hargadon at steve@learningrevolution.com.
How to Submit Your Proposal:
Please follow these instructions carefully. It is your responsibility to make sure your presentation proposal is submitted correctly. You must be signed up on the Library 2.0 network and logged in to submit your proposal.
1. Copy the following text (highlight and ctrl-c on your computer):
Your Name and Title:
Library, School, or Organization Name:
Co-Presenter Name(s):
Area of the World from Which You Will Present:
Language in Which You Will Present:
Target Audience(s):
Short Session Description (one line):
Full Session Description (as long as you would like):
Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:
2. Click here to open a new forum discussion post. You must use this link or your proposal will not be in the correct place and will not be visible to conference administrators.
3. Title your discussion post with the title of your proposed session.
4. Paste the template text (ctrl-v) into the body of the forum discussion post.
5. Fill in the session information according to the template. If you separate your answers with a blank line and bold the questions, it will make your proposal easier to read.
6. Click the Add Discussion button to submit your proposal.
You are able to modify your proposal after it has been saved and up until the time of the close of submissions. If you do modify your proposal after it has been accepted, you will need to email steve@learningrevolution.com so we know it has been updated.
Acceptances:
Proposal acceptances will be communicated on a first-come, first-served basis. If your proposal is accepted, you will be provided with the ability to schedule a presentation time that is convenient to your time zone and work schedule. Early submission and acceptance will give you the most flexibility for scheduling your presentation.
