NEW SCHEDULE & LINKS FOR MINI-CONFERENCE

"Perspectives on AI: Exploring Experiences with AI in Library Work"
Thursday, April 9, 2026
10:30 am - 1:30 pm US - Pacific Time

ATTENDING: The conference is being held on the Zoom platform. Please test to make sure that your computer or mobile device is configured for Zoom by visiting https://zoom.us/test. There is a link to support services at that site if you have any difficulties.

RECORDINGS: Recordings of the conference sessions will be available at Library20.com the week after the conference. We will send a reminder to registered attendees when the recordings are available.

EVALUATIONS & CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE: You can submit evaluations and request a certificate of attendance for any session or for the conference as a whole HERE.

SCHEDULE: Please note that the schedule is subject to change, so please refresh this page when you visit it. The links for the individual Zoom rooms get posted here on the day of the conference and are available to those who are registered.

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SCHEDULE
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10:30 am US - Pacific Time
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[ZOOM LINK] Opening Keynote: Greg Lucas (Host) with Andres Ramirez, Linda Braun, Nick Tanzi, and Robin Hastings (Link to original session description)

11:30 am US - Pacific Time
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[ZOOM LINK] AI to Strengthen Relationships, Increase Visibility, and Reposition the Library as An Essential Partner in The Academic Mission: Sara Hack, Acting Associate Director, Learning Resources- Seminole, St. Petersburg College (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] Evaluating What Happens When AI Is Embraced, Not Rejected: Lorena Jordan, Policy and Government Librarian, George Mason University (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] Helping Patrons Navigate in AI-embedded World: Eun Ah Lee, Programming and Engagement Librarian, Plano Public Library (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] Pause, Prompt, Reflect: Teaching Metacognition in the Age of Large Language Models: Genova Brookes Boyd (she/her/hers), Assistant Professor of Library Science, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] Real or Rendered: Detecting AI in the Wild: Kristina I. Dorsett, Research & Instruction Librarian, Wolfgram Memorial Library, Widener University (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] "Vibe Coding" With AI in the Library: Doug Baldwin, Associate Director Piscataway Public Library, Piscataway, NJ | Jim Craner, The Galecia Group (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] What it Would Take: Design Notes for Library-Grade AI: Chris Markman, Digital Services Manager, Palo Alto City Library | Melisa Mendoza, Nick Beber (Link to original session description)

12:00 pm US - Pacific Time
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[ZOOM LINK] AI in Academic Libraries: Bridging the Gap between Technological Possibilities and Institutional Realities: Mandira Bairagi, Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, India, Librarian, DVR & Dr HS MIC College of Technology | Dr Shalini Lihitkar (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] AI Literacy Programs and GenAI tools at Toronto Public Library: Sumaiya Ahmed, Librarian, Innovation (AI Upskilling Services), Toronto Public Library (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] Human-Centered AI: Policies and Practices to Elevate—and Safeguard—the Library Workforce: Robin Hastings, Library Services Consultant, North East Kansas Library System (NEKLS) (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] Learning about AI through Science Fiction: Reed Hepler, Digital Initiatives/Copyright Librarian and Archivist (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] Onboarding Made Simple for Any Department.: David Daghita, Accounts Services Supervisor (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] Practical AI in Public Libraries: Scott Lipkowitz, Assistant Director & Digital Services and Technology Librarian (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] “Using AI or Refusing?”: Preliminary Statewide Survey Results on AI in Public Libraries: Kristin Fontichiaro, Clinical Professor, University of Michigan School of Information (Link to original session description)

12:30 pm US - Pacific Time
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[ZOOM LINK] AITD Generator: A Practical Tool for Implementing AI Use Disclosure in Academia: Sergio Santamarina (Librarian) (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] Building AI Literacy: A Student Success Librarian’s Approach: Aída Almanza-Ferro, Student Success Librarian, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] Building Worlds with AI: A New Zealand Public Library Approach to Creative and Responsible AI Engagement: Amy Chiles, Libraries Learning Specialist, Christchurch City Libraries (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] "Defining what we do all over again!" Generative AI's Impact on Academic Library Reference Services: David E. Williams, Head of Research, Engagement, and Faculty Support, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] Introduction to Key AI Safety Concepts, and Mental Models for Thinking: Andres Ramirez, Director of Partnerships, AI Safety Awareness Foundation (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] LIS RESEARCH PRACTICE USING GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS: Ken Herold, California State University, Los Angeles (Link to original session description)
[ZOOM LINK] The Age of Vibe-Coding: When Happens When Anyone Can Build Anything: Kyle Bylin, Research and Assessment Librarian, Saginaw Valley State University (Link to original session description)

1:00 pm US - Pacific Time
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[ZOOM LINK] Closing Keynote: Crystal Trice: "5 Whys: No Easy Answers" (Link to original session description)