Because these trainings are being offered throughout the state, registration is only open to libraries in the TBLC region. Please check with your local MLC if your library is located outside of this region.

The start date for this training is June 2, 2025 through Niche Academy. Once you are connected with the online platform, you’ll have access until September 30, 2025.

15 Ways Libraries Can Use Generative AI

Explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in libraries with this engaging tutorial. This essential module is designed for librarians, information specialists, and enthusiasts eager to harness the latest in AI technology.

Highlights include:

• Basics of Generative AI: A straightforward primer on generative AI and its relevance today.
• Key AI Tools: Explore ten cutting-edge generative AI tools and how they stand to benefit library environments.
• 15 Practical Uses of AI in Libraries: Learn how generative AI can be applied in various library functions, including research assistance, instructional design, language learning, library programming design, automating grant writing, professional development, enhancing metadata, and much more.
• Navigating AI Challenges: Insights into the challenges and ethical considerations of using AI, with strategies for effective management.
• Skill Building: Tips for writing effective AI prompts and an introduction to the most useful ChatGPT plugins for libraries.

This tutorial is your gateway to integrating generative AI into your library’s offerings, improving efficiency, and engaging your community in new and exciting ways.

Presenter: Ellyssa Valenti Kroski is the Director of Innovation and Engagement at the New York Law Institute as well as an award-winning editor and author of 77 books, including Law Librarianship in the Age of AI, for which she won the AALL’s 2020 Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award. She is a librarian, an adjunct faculty member at San Jose State University, and an international conference speaker. She received the 2017 Library Hi Tech Award from the ALA/LITA for her long-term contributions in the area of Library and Information Science technology and its application. She can be found on Amazon.com.