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Continue reading →: AI Presents a Communication Challenge for LibrariesWhen libraries encounter an emerging technology, we seek to identify both the threats and opportunities for our organizations. Artificial intelligence presents a significant communication challenge for libraries, requiring engagement with multiple audiences. Audience #1: Library Staff Effective communication is essential to a healthy, successful work environment. With the rapid growth…
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Continue reading →: Addressing AI-Generated Materials in the Library CollectionGenerative AI is reshaping the publishing industry—and libraries are beginning to notice the impact on our collections. AI-generated books are flooding the marketplace, and AI audiobook narration is increasingly prevalent, sometimes with the assistance of established digital publishing platforms. As the world’s largest online book retailer, Amazon has been negatively…
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Continue reading →: How Public Libraries Can Support Youth in the Age of AIYouth services librarians, like all of us in libraryland, are grappling with the implications of AI for our profession. I recently gave a presentation to colleagues from across New York State as they concluded a 6-week AI Youth Services Challenge. Designed by NYS youth services coordinators, the challenge helped library…
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