Discounted registration for this learning opportunity is closed. Keep your eyes on the WiLS blog for new continuing education for members from UW-Madison iSchool! Individuals can still register at the full price for each webinar until the Tuesday before each event.
In today’s information landscape, identifying mis-information and dis-information has become an increasingly difficult challenge. In this session, from UW-Madison’s iSchool Continuing Education Services, we will take a critical look at AI’s role in misinformation. Join Sam Molzahn, Librarian at Franklin Public Library on February 5th, 12-1pm CT to delve into better understanding how to evaluate information for ourselves, and learn about the tools to help your patrons improve their information literacy skills.
This webinar is free only for WiLS members!
This is the first in a series of webinars that dive into how generative AI is impacting library services and instruction. Interested in attending the entire Tech Crash Courses: Continuing to Navigate the Generative AI Landscape series? WiLS members can register for all five webinars at a reduced rate of $150! Just select WiLS member registration when you register for the series!
Hear from practitioners in the field as they offer practical guidance, critical insights, and real-world examples of how AI is being used in their library. Whether you’re just beginning to explore generative tools, experimenting with applications in your own work, or reevaluating the role of AI in your organization, there’s a session tailored to your needs.
Each webinar will be streamed live with real-time captions. Recordings, complete with captions, will be available to registered attendees for 90 days following each session.
Webinar Sessions:
- Understanding Mis-information, Dis-information, and AI Content, February 5, 12-1pm CST (free for WiLS members!)
- Less Friction, More Focus: Generative AI for Overburdened and Neurodivergent Librarians, February 12, 12-1pm CST
- Navigating the AI Landscape: Information Literacy in the Digital Age, February 19, 12-1pm CST
- Teaching, Learning, and Researching with AI: A Panel Discussion, February 26, 12-1pm CST
- A New Role for Libraries in the AI Age, March 3, 12-1pm CST
Questions? Reach out to Andi Coffin at acoffin@wils.org.
