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SUMMARY:Moderator - PLAN: Artificial Intelligence Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Curious about artificial intelligence? Want to learn what others are trying\, or get answers to your own questions? \nJoin us for our upcoming AI discussion group on the first Wednesday of each month. \nPLAN Members are welcome\, whether you’re brand‑new to AI or already experimenting with tools. Come ready to share your experiences or simply listen and ask questions. It’s a relaxed\, peer‑to‑peer space to explore what’s possible. \nMore at: https://planfl.org/
URL:https://novarelibrary.com/event/moderator-plan-artificial-intelligence-discussion-group-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T150000
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SUMMARY:Library Tech Connect: Tech Ready Nation: Bridge the Digital Skills Gap
DESCRIPTION:Digital skills touch every part of life — from financial literacy to parenting to job readiness. Hundreds of initiatives exist to help\, but resources are scattered\, leaving organizations to either miss opportunities or reinvent the wheel. \nThe Tech Ready Nation platform changes that. It acts as a discovery layer — one place to find courses\, lesson plans\, handouts\, and resources that actually fit your community. \nIn this session\, Sweet shares how to leverage free and low-cost Tech Ready Nation resources to help your library survive and thrive. She started the platform as a tech librarian for Nebraska and is now syncing with other states to meet a growing national need. \nWalk away with practical insights and ideas for helping your users build core technology skills — without starting from scratch.  \nAmanda Sweet Amanda Sweet is the Technology Innovation Librarian for the Nebraska Library Commission\, where she helps communities leverage technology to solve large-scale issues. She is focused on learning new AI-supported techniques to accelerate service design and development. \nShe is a frequent conference speaker on Industry 4.0 technologies\, Sustainable Development Goals\, and collective impact for social change. Amanda has a BA in English from Carleton College\, a Master’s in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\, and received the Excellence in Leadership Award from the State of Nebraska in 2022. \nInterested in attending? Contact us
URL:https://novarelibrary.com/event/library-tech-connect-tech-ready-nation-bridge-the-digital-skills-gap/
CATEGORIES:Library Tech Connect
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SUMMARY:ByWater Presents:  AI in Libraries: Your Policy Life Jacket for Safe and Effective Use
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is already showing up in library work—whether through staff experimentation\, vendor tools\, or patron use. After exploring what AI can do\, the next step is ensuring your library is prepared to use it responsibly.This session introduces a practical\, policy-first approach to managing AI in libraries. Using the concept of a “policy life jacket\,” participants will learn how clear\, flexible policies can help staff navigate AI tools safely while protecting patron privacy\, maintaining accuracy\, and reinforcing professional judgment. \nDrawing on real-world library examples and policy frameworks\, this webinar will cover: \n– Why AI use without policy creates institutional risk– What an effective AI policy does (and doesn’t do)– Key components of a library AI policy\, including privacy\, transparency\, and staff guidance– The Human–AI–Human workflow as a foundation for responsible use– How to create a policy that supports innovation without losing controlParticipants will leave with a clear understanding of how to move from informal AI use to intentional\, well-governed practice—and with practical ideas they can adapt for their own libraries. \nRobin HastingsRobin Hastings is the Library Services Consultant for the Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS). In that capacity\, she provides technology and consulting on library services to 40+ libraries in the NEKLS region as well as providing management for several state-wide services in Kansas. She has presented all over the world on Cloud Computing\, Project Management\, Disaster Planning and many other topics and teaches classes on library technology at Emporia State University and Library Juice Academy. Robin is the author of several books on library-related and technology topics as well as many articles in library-related journals. Find her on the web at http://www.rhastings.net \nRegister 
URL:https://novarelibrary.com/event/bywater-presents-ai-in-libraries-your-policy-life-jacket-for-safe-and-effective-use/
CATEGORIES:ByWater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T150000
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SUMMARY:Library Tech Connect: Office Hours: Tech Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Got a tech question? Bring it to our virtual Tech Office Hours. Drop into this free one-hour Zoom session and get real answers from someone who knows libraries. No agenda\, no presentation — just your question and a conversation. \nInterested in attending? Contact us
URL:https://novarelibrary.com/event/library-tech-connect-office-hours-tech-drop-in-2/
CATEGORIES:Library Tech Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T150000
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SUMMARY:Library Tech Connect:  Let’s Go Viral: Creating a Social Media Presence
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to increase your library’s social media presence but overwhelmed with constantly changing trends and memes?  \nLet us help you create a strategy that works! In this session\, we’ll explore how you can make viral social media trends work for your library\, no matter what kind of resources you have available.  \nWe’ll address the struggles that often come up with creating social media content\, such as getting staff and administrative buy-in\, keeping up with trends that are constantly changing\, and creating a realistic posting schedule.  \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll leave with actionable tips and strategies that are guaranteed to increase engagement on your library’s social pages.  \nElise Aiello Elise holds an MLIS from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Eckerd College. With a decade of public library and consortial experience\, Elise has previously worked for the Palm Harbor Library\, Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library\, the Tampa Bay Library Consortium\, and Pasco County Libraries. Her professional interests include library outreach\, social media content creation\, and nontraditional library services. Her personal interests include hanging out with her husband\, son\, friends\, family\, and two dogs–a mini poodle and Goldendoodle! She loves hunting for treasures in thrift stores\, trying new coffee shops\, gardening\, and jewelry making. She also thoroughly enjoys binge-watching Gilmore Girls and Golden Girls reruns and reading multiple books at the same time. \nInterested in attending? Contact us
URL:https://novarelibrary.com/event/library-tech-connect-lets-go-viral-creating-a-social-media-presence/
CATEGORIES:Library Tech Connect
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SUMMARY:Plan Tech Day
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URL:https://novarelibrary.com/event/plan-tech-day-2/
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