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Neurodiversity is a concept that encompasses autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourettes, dementia, mental health conditions, dyspraxia and other intellectual disabilities. This umbrella term is more commonly used by organizations and individuals to help define who they are, and what they care about. This webinar will help participants learn more about neurodiversity and how to better serve their neurodiverse community.
All are welcome!
The IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section hosted the webinar titled “Transforming Libraries: Navigating Rapid Technological Shifts and Emerging Community Demands – From RFID to AI” on March 30, 2024. A recording is available at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euMIjNty3Pg
This event was a collaborative effort with the following IFLA Regional Division Committees: – Europe Regional Division Committee – Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Division Committee – Middle East and North Africa Regional Division Committee – Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Division Committee The webinar featured Ray Pun and Prof. Santiago Villegas-Ceballos. Their talks were complemented by summaries from the Chairs of the four partnering IFLA Regional Division Committees – Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Steering the CPDWL Webinar Working Group for this event is Helen Chan, who serves as the Chair of the CPDWL Section.
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The Conference on Academic Library Management (CALM) strives to fill a gap in the academic library professional development landscape by focusing on practical management skills and concrete practices. There is a significant focus in academic libraries on “leadership;” this conference is interested in the practical skills of management that impact the day-to-day work of departments and units within academic libraries.
https://calm2024.sched.com/
Arcadia Library Lecture: Generative AI & Black Creativity
Wednesday, Nov 29 | Noon–1:00 p.m. | Virtual (Drew University)
Dr. Nettrice R. Gaskins presents this year’s Arcadia Library Lecture, which explores generative artificial intelligence in the arts, how it can be used as part of an artist’s creative practice, and how it can be used to address historical blind spots in digital art based on race and gender. There will be a Q&A at the end of the program.
Dr. Nettrice R. Gaskins is an African American digital artist, educator, academic, and cultural critic. In her work, she explores “techno-vernacular creativity” and Afrofuturism. Dr. Gaskins teaches, writes, “fabs,” and makes art using algorithms and machine learning. She earned a BFA in Computer Graphics from Pratt Institute in 1992, and an MFA in Art and Technology from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1994. She received a doctorate in Digital Media from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2014. Currently, Dr. Gaskins is a 2021 Ford Global Fellow and the assistant director of the Lesley STEAM Learning Lab at Lesley University.
A link will be sent to registrants prior to the program from no-reply@zoom.us. The program will be recorded. A link to the recording will be sent to everyone who registers for the program.
Are you curious about how Ohio Five students are harnessing the power of ChatGPT and generative AI in their academic pursuits? Join us for an engaging virtual lunch and learn session to hear directly from students!
OH5 Virtual Lunchtime Series: What’s Up With ChatGPT?
Session 2: Student Insights on Generative AI and the Future of Learning
Date & Time: November 29, 2023 from 12-1 PM
Register for Session 2 | Five Colleges of Ohio
This session highlights a panel of students who have been deeply engaged in generative AI studies this fall, offering attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights into:
How students are creatively using AI in their studies;
The integration of AI into academic projects; and
The ethical aspects of AI that are capturing the attention of the student community.
Moderated by Oberlin College’s Albert Borroni, Josh Kesterson, and Abe Reshad, this session welcomes all OH5 colleagues. Please share the announcement with interested campus members and register to receive the Zoom link.
It’s coming!
Please make sure you are signed up for the
Ostaff LSP Migration page: monthly email updates are now available under the Updates & Communications tab.
There is also a whole Playlist of Ex Libris product webinars on the Ostaff webinars page.
Knowledge is Power! Calm yourself about the big change by learning more….
We will be continuing Ex Libris’ series of product webinars next week with an overview of the Leganto learning management system integration for Alma. Leganto will be implemented following our go-live on the Alma system (after summer 2026).
Webinar date/time: Monday, November 13th from 11am-12pm
Registration link: https://oh-tech.webex.com/weblink/register/rf66197a20780508e9133838ce6bc0ad2
Intended audience: Any OhioLINK staff interested in understanding how Alma will integrate with a campus learning management system, especially instruction librarians.
Please feel free to forward this message to anyone at your library that may be interested in attending. This presentation will be recorded and added to Ostaff.
Best,
When/Where: 11/10/2023 12:00 PM CT/1:00 PM ET. Zoom presentation is free and open to all. Preregistration required via website. ULCC live attendance – Zoom presentation and lunch ($35) immediately following. Reservations required by 12:00 PM CT 11/8/23
Would you like to attend? Click here to register.
EVENT DETAILS:
November Midday Program
Maybe you’ve read The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu. Or recall an article by David Easterbrook in the Caxtonian about a superb collection of stunning and important manuscripts and other materials devoted to African Studies.
Both book and journal would have pointed you toward the exceptional resources at Northwestern University’s Melville J. Herskovits Library, which includes remarkable manuscripts, books in African languages, photographs, ephemera, art objects, and much more. The collection is known and admired throughout the world. And you’re invited for a special one-of-a-kind look behind the scenes.
Your guide will be curator Esmeralda Kale, who has studied, lectured, researched, and written in the UAE, South Africa, Swaziland, England, and in the States at Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore. She’ll reveal a range of materials to illustrate the rich history of poetry, medicine, calligraphy, theology, politics, literature and more, all emanating from Africa.
Set your compass for Northwestern and register today!
Zoom presentation is free and open to all.
Zoom begins at 12:00PM CT/1:00 PM ET. Preregistration required via website.
Please forward this notice to anyone who may find it of interest.
