Webinar: AI in Public Libraries

Artificial intelligence is in your library — on your public computers, in your browsers, and in the hands of your patrons. Do you feel confident helping AI users better understand what tools are available and how to safely and effectively use them?

Whether you're fielding questions or building your own skills, this practical training, designed specifically for public libraries, will give you the knowledge and confidence to get started. Join Lisa Sharbaugh, SCKLS automation and technology services coordinator, as you navigate common AI tools found on Windows computers and browsers like Edge, Firefox, and Chrome. Also, explore widely used tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini, along with other emerging options.  

Gain insight into safety settings and considerations, plus discover how these tools can support your own work — from data analysis to library software integration. Don't miss this opportunity to learn together, ask questions, and explore how public libraries can thoughtfully guide communities through the growing presence of AI.

In this webinar, you will:

• Understand the AI tools that exist on library patron computers
• Evaluate several common AI tools
• Identify safety considerations for AI use and manage settings in various AI products
• Explore uses for AI in the librarian role, such as data analysis and AI integration into library software

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EVENT NOTES

Registration Details | Not sure you can make it to a live webinar? Register anyway, and we’ll send you a link to the recorded version when it is available. Registration is limited. Deadline for registration is Thursday, April 30, 2026. Webinar access information will be emailed to registrants prior to the event.

Recording | When you participate in a SCKLS webinar, a photographic, video or audio recording may occur. If you want your image or voice removed from the webinar recording, you must notify in writing SCKLS Training Specialist Katherine Hughes at least 24 hours in advance of the webinar. Absence of written notification grants SCKLS all rights to the webinar recording for educational purposes.