Diana Silveira is a librarian and President of Novare Library Services, where she works with libraries to develop, implement, and utilize technology effectively. Previously, she was employed by the Tampa Bay (FL) Library Consortium and the Charlotte Mecklenburg (NC) Library. She has an MLIS from UNC-Greensboro and a BS in psychology from Catawba College. Her book, Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow, was published by Rowman and Littlefield in 2018.
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AI Bootcamp for Libraries: From Basics to Building Your Own Chatbot In-Person
Learn how to harness the power of AI in your everyday workflow.
In this interactive, hands-on bootcamp, we’ll explore:
- The fundamentals of artificial intelligence
- Practical ways to use AI for reference, productivity, and programming
- Privacy, Security & Ethical Considerations
- Best practices and advanced tips for achieving great results
- How to create your own simple chatbot.
Designed for all experience levels, this session will equip you with the confidence and tools to integrate AI into your library with creativity, safety, and purpose.
Each attendee is encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet to get hands-on with AI during the session.
Presenter: Diana Silveira
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- In-Person
- Location:
- Pinellas Public Library Cooperative - 1330 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755
- Categories:
- Emerging Technologies In-Person
Grant Information
This project is funded under the provisions of the Library Cooperative Grant program awarded to Tampa Bay Library Consortium, Inc. Florida’s LCG program is administered by the Florida Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.