The Starter's Guide to ChatGPT and AI
A Library 2.0 AI Essentials Hands-on Webinar with Crystal Trice
OVERVIEW:
Are you curious about artificial intelligence (AI) but unsure where to start? Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or someone who still misses the charm of card catalogs, it’s clear that AI is reshaping the way we work, and that it's here to stay. This introductory webinar is designed to demystify AI, with a special focus on “Large Language Models” like ChatGPT. Crystal Trice is a gentle and thorough instructor, and she will guide you through the essentials, from understanding the basics of AI to understanding its benefits and potential pitfalls to exploring its transformative potential in libraries. Even (and especially) if you are completely new to AI, this session will equip you with the knowledge to begin using it thoughtfully and effectively in your work.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- AI Fundamentals: Grasp the core concepts of AI, its evolution, and its why it matters in today’s digital world.
- Hands-On Applications: Learn how ChatGPT operates and explore practical ways to use AI for everyday library tasks, enhancing your efficiency and creativity.
- Navigating AI Challenges: Gain insights into the ethical considerations surrounding AI, including privacy, copyright, and bias, so you can apply this technology responsibly.
This 90-minute hands-on session is the first in our new Library 2.0 AI Essentials Series. The recording and presentation slides will be available to all who register.
DATE: Friday, April 18th, 2025, 2:00 - 3:30 pm US - Eastern Time
COST:
- $99/person - includes live attendance and any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate.
- To arrange group discounts (see below), to submit a purchase order, or for any registration difficulties or questions, email admin@library20.com.
- If you registered for the "Beginner's Guide to ChatGPT and AI" last fall, you do not need to register and pay for this event unless you want to attend the live session. The recording of this session (once completed) will be added to your original recordings page (see your confirmation email from that event for details).
TO REGISTER:
Use the payment box above to register and pay. You can pay by credit card. You will receive an email within a day with information on how to attend the webinar live and how you can access the permanent webinar recording. If you are paying for someone else to attend, you'll be prompted to send an email to admin@library20.com with the name and email address of the actual attendee.If you need to be invoiced or pay by check, if you have any trouble registering for a webinar, or if you have any questions, please email admin@library20.com.
NOTE: Please check your spam folder if you don't receive your confirmation email within a day.
SPECIAL GROUP RATES (email admin@library20.com to arrange):
- Multiple individual log-ins and access from the same organization paid together: $75 each for 3+ registrations, $65 each for 5+ registrations. Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins.
- The ability to show the webinar (live or recorded) to a group located in the same physical location or in the same virtual meeting from one log-in: $299.
- Large-scale institutional access for viewing with individual login capability: $499 (hosted either at Library 2.0 or in Niche Academy). Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins.
ALL-ACCESS PASSES: This webinar is not a part of the Safe Library All-Access program.
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.
TESTIMONIALS:
PRAISE FOR CRYSTAL: "Great information about AI. The instructor was very informative and professional." • "Crystal did a great job of keeping everyone engaged!" • "Well done. Made AI more accessible to me and less scary – Enjoyable and time well spent. Thanks!" • "Very interactive and great material!" • "Crystal was knowledgeable and paced the information really well. I am eager to share this information about AI with my colleagues." • "Wonderful presenter. New information for me and it was presented in an easy to follow format. Crystal encouraged participation in an engaging manner." • "I have created a whole list of ideas that I want/need to try. I have been very apprehensive about using AI. Now I am excited to try some new things." • "Crystal was an amazing instructor with so many practical and easy to implement ideas and strategies!"
PRAISE FOR LIBRARY 2.0 AI EVENTS: "This was excellent! I'm at the very beginning of my knowledge of ChatGPT, and I came away with much good information, and more questions (as this tech is evolving), as well as thoughts about how we can put this to use, safely. At no point did I feel this was overly simplified, yet it was still accessible for my (lack of) knowledge level. I will attend more. Thank you!!" • "This has been a terrific set of sessions. The chat has been amazing as well." • "This was informative, especially since I am new to AI and LLMs. Thank you so much!" • "Thank you! This has been helpful and I appreciate the complementary practical ai tutorials series." • "Thank you. This was informative and gave me much to think about beyond going to ChatGPT and just dabbling with questions or prompts." • "Fantastic events!" • "Very Informative!" • “The feedback from the first session has been wonderful. Personally, I really knew zero about ChatGPT and now I am intrigued and a little scared (because it looks addictive).” • “Thank you, and thank you so much for this boot camp!!! ” • “Many thanks Steve – and special thanks for this series – so helpful in our work we do with schools.” • “I wanted to express my gratitude for the first course and I am excited for the upcoming one on Friday. It's been an excellent learning opportunity, and I'm looking forward to diving deeper into AI language models.” • “Thank you!! Such a good presentation.” • “Best session I've attended in a very long time!” • “Thank you! This was great!!” • “Very helpful! Thanks” • “Thank you,this was great!” • “Fantastic, thank you - can't wait for the next sessions :)” • “Fascinating! Thank you” • “Thanks for this, very informative and thought provoking” • “Thank you for a very informative session!” • “This was great. Thank you.” • “This was a thought-provoking session! Happy to hear a recording will be available. I need to refer back to it to review/reflect on these nuggets of info! Looking fwd to the next one!” • “This is fascinating. I can't wait for the next two courses.” • “Really well done, thanks!” • “Thank you!!!! So very excited!” • “Thought provoking. Thank you.” • “Thank you! So informative and helpful.” • “Thank you for making ChatGPT so much more approachable, less intimidating” • “This was a thought-provoking session!” • “I am learning so much from your ChatGPT Bootcamp and am loving the sessions: thank you!” • “Thank you so much for such great presentations.” • “Thanks for this! Super interesting.” • “Thank you so much.. very informative and eye opening” • “Thank you for this valuable information!” • “Thank you so much. Sessions are extremely valuable.” • “Thanks! This boot camp has been a big hit so far :) ” • “This has been fantastic!” • “I cannot thank you enough for this extremely timely and informative series. You do an excellent job of organizing your information, engaging with your audience, and giving us practical takeaways.” • “This is a fantastic series and I am so grateful that you are doing this!” • “Thanks so much for these wonderful Bootcamp sessions on ChatGPT.” • “Thank you for your very thoughtful approach to the bootcamp! ” • “A note of gratitude for providing these webinars for the world! My Library colleagues and I attended your Bootcamp for Librarians and were so impressed with your content and delivery that we wanted our teachers to learn from you too!” • “Lots of useful information. Looking forward to having access to slide decks and resources to make use of in my job.” • “Thank you!” • “This was great. Lots to learn.” • “Thank you it was so beneficial.” • “It's was great. ChatGPT is new to me, so now I want to dig deeper, learn how to use it well and help my students to do so.”
