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Sneak Peek – Preliminary Program & Speakers for AI Alchemy: Libraries Growing Smarter on 11/19

Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or already looking for more innovative ways to incorporate it into your library’s offerings, join OhioNet in-person on November 19 at the State Library of Ohio for a single-day summit to learn about practical tools, thoughtful discussions, and inspiring ideas for utilizing artificial intelligence in libraries. 

Check out the preliminary lineup of sessions and speakers for AI Alchemy: Libraries Growing Smarter. A finalized schedule will be available in early November.

Event Program & Speakers

  • Breakfast
  • Opening Remarks from Hannah Rosen, Director of Member Programs (OhioNet)
  • Keynote from Justin Bumbico, Director of Information Technology and Michaela Herrick, Data and Applications Analyst (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
  • Vendor Panel with Matt Andros, VP of Field Sales (EBSCO); Andrea Eshelman, Senior District Manager (Gale K12); and Deron Morgan, Customer Support Consultant (Clarivate Analytics)
  • Conversations About Ethics and AI with Diane Schrecker, Curriculum and Instruction Librarian (Ashland University)
  • Lunch
  • Practitioner Panel with Grace Hammond, Media Center Specialist (Delaware Area Career Center); Glen Horton, Software Applications Team Lead (University of Cincinnati); and Gerald Natal, Health and Human Services Librarian (University of Toledo)
  • Let’s Build a Program with Marcela Gonzalez, Data Analyst (OCLC)
  • Closing Remarks

Please note: This is an in-person event hosted at the State Library of Ohio. Breakfast and lunch are included with registration(member and non-member rates available). 
As this is a live event, sessions will not be recorded or available in OhioNet’s Training Archive.

Have questions or need help with registration? Email our team at [email protected].

Student Registration: If you are a student and wish to attend this summit, please email Hannah Rosen at [email protected] for a $75 student rate.

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