Due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), information professionals must evolve their teaching and training approaches as technology reshapes the information landscape, because AI has transformed what it means to be information literate.
Think Clearly Blog
Think Clearly Blog
Critical Thinking and the Role of Special Librarians
The value placed on the skill of critical thinking is immeasurable. Unfortunately, it can seem elusive to teach.
How Librarians Can Support AI Policy Development
Librarians’ unique position at the intersection of information, technology, and academia makes them valuable contributors to AI policy development.
Interview with the Authors: Leachman and Libby on Training Library Staff
Emily Leachman and Garrison Libby are the authors of A Complete Guide to Training Library Staff available later this year from Bloomsbury Press.
Interview with the Chair of ALA’s GODORT (Government Documents Roundtable)
Library expert’s interview with Benjamin Aldred, current chair of the Government Documents Roundtable of the American Library Association
New AI Tools to Discover in 2024
Library expert’s list of new AI tools to explore; benefits and cautions, thoughts on how AI may shape life and work.
Interview with Kian Flynn,
past-Chair of ALA’s Government Documents Round Table
Government Documents Round Table (GODORT) past-Chair Kian Flynn describes its usefulness to government information librarians.
Interview with Leslie Steele and John DiGilio about SLA’s Future
Interview with the Executive Director and President of the Special Libraries Association about the future of SLA and its strategic direction.
Interview with Incoming SLA President John DiGilio
Interview with John DiGilio, SLA President 2024, on the current state of special librarianship and the outlook for the Special Libraries Association.
Interview with the author: David Stuart on Web Metrics for Librarians
Web Metrics for Library and Information Professionals is an introduction to the wide range of web metrics that provide useful insights to librarians
Interview with an author: Brady Lund Ph.D. on Python for Information Professionals
Interview with author of a book about the societal impact and ethics of using Python and data science tools; relevant to special librarians
Interview with an Editor: Cleveland on Careers in Music Libraries
Interview with the co-editor of a book that helps those interested in pursuing music librarianship as a career.
Interview with the Editors:
Golub and Liu on Information & Knowledge Organisation in Digital Humanities
Interview with the editors of a book that explores challenges involved in applying information organization in the various areas of Digital Humanities.