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As the initial hype of Generative AI settles, libraries face a critical challenge: How do we move beyond first steps to provide meaningful, sustainable instruction?

Join Dayna Durbin, Undergraduate Teaching Librarian at UNC Chapel Hill, as she shares the evolution of AI literacy on a large university campus and lessons learned - starting from initial grant-funded efforts to the development of a robust AI workshop series for students, staff, and faculty.

We will explore the realities of teaching a "moving target," focusing on how to facilitate thoughtful AI conversations that stick. Whether you are struggling with faculty buy-in or student apathy, you’ll learn why treating AI as an ongoing dialogue - rather than a technical checklist - is key to long-term success.

Presenter: Dayna Durbin, Undergraduate Teaching Librarian at UNC-Chapel Hill

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the specific "niche" that libraries can fill in the AI landscape by bridging the gap between technical tool-use and information literacy.
• Build a flexible instructional framework that addresses the core logic of AI, ensuring lessons remain relevant even as specific tools and platforms change.
• Lead nuanced campus conversations that move students beyond "how-to" prompting and toward evaluating the ethical, social, and academic implications of Generative AI.

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Hosted by NC LIVE
 

Join us to learn how to transition from an information provider to a facilitator of meaningful, productive conversations with colleagues and patrons. Gain practical facilitation tools to ensure every voice is heard and valued, resulting in reduced meeting fatigue and more collaborative, community-centered services.

As librarians take on greater responsibility for leading meetings, discussions, and collaborative work, strong facilitation skills are increasingly essential. This webinar will focus on intentional strategies for managing group dynamics, drawing out quieter voices, and keeping conversations focused and effective. Participants will leave with techniques they can immediately apply in meetings, workshops, and community engagements to build trust and move conversations toward action.

Presenter:

Angel Truesdale is an Associate Professor and the Social Sciences and Business Librarian at UNC Charlotte’s J. Murrey Atkins Library. Drawing on 15 years of experience in both public and academic libraries, she provides specialized research support and instruction for the Belk College of Business, as well as various other subject areas and campus departments. As a dedicated educator and facilitator, Angel focuses on information literacy and inclusive practices. Her research and service interests reside at the intersection of collaborative leadership, entrepreneurship in marginalized communities, and professional development. Beyond the library, she is an avid film enthusiast who leverages her passion for cinema to curate programs focused on the Black American experience, utilizing documentary and storytelling to amplify undervalued perspectives.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn to move from delivering information to guiding meaningful dialogue with colleagues and patrons.
• Gain practical techniques to encourage participation and make meetings more efficient.
• Develop skills to facilitate in-depth interactions and ensure every perspective is valued.

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Hosted by NC LIVE

As higher ed administrators consider inclusive and equitable access programs proposed by bookstores and publishers, many in the Open Education community argue they present an existential threat to the OER movement. These models claim to lower textbook costs by negotiating discounts and then charging all students for time-limited access to course materials. Questions remain about the transparency of these programs, how they affect faculty choice, how they limit access after courses conclude, and what will be their long-term impact on textbook affordability and accessibility. While some worry these initiatives erode interest in open education, others argue this is an ideal moment to demonstrate compelling benefits of OER these models do not match: empowering student agency, increasing cultural relevance, ensuring lifelong access, and more. 

This participatory “fishbowl” session invites dialogue and recommendations on how to approach these programs with foresight, pragmatism, and creativity.

Panelists:
Brittany Dudek, Director, Library and OER Services, Colorado Community College System
Michael Mills, Vice President, Montgomery College
Kevin Corcoran, Assistant Vice Provost, University of Central Florida
Zach Claybaugh, Access & Reference Services Librarian, Dominican University

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Hosted by PASCAL
 

The Resource Sharing Committee meets monthly. This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call. Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.