Keeping current with emerging technologies
For librarians and educators
Evaluating generative AI tools for purchase: a checklist
At academic libraries, we're starting to get pitches from developers of various apps and software based on generative AI – pitches to purchase this software for our campus. Because of that, I realized that it can be challenging to evaluate these tools. Especially...
What’s next with ChatGPT?
I recently heard someone ask, "What's next with ChatGPT?" This was a person who doesn't have time to follow the news about generative AI on a regular basis. So for those who haven't had time to keep up, here are some interesting developments. I'm not aiming to predict...
AI Literacy: May 17 webinar
ChatGPT has been making headlines, with both positive and negative stories, including concerns about plagiarism and false information. You may not have had time to keep up with all the news, and you might be wondering how to separate the hype from the reality. On May...
Chat GPT FAQ
In January, I put together a document to share with my department at the Univ. of Arizona Libraries (Student Learning and Engagement): Chat GPT FAQ. It's a work in progress – and I welcome your comments. There are so many interesting questions about what these new...
Information Literacy Tutorials for Undergraduates
You can adapt and reuse these tutorials. In January of 2019 I took a position as e-learning developer at the University of Arizona Libraries. I enjoy this work because I get to collaborate with my colleagues to create tutorials. I also enjoy learning to use new...
Making Library Services Accessible: online tutorial
Does your library staff feel confident about serving people with all types of disabilities? It's an important topic for all staff to know about , and it can be difficult to keep everyone up to date. To help with that, I've created an informative and enjoyable online...
Power Searching the Internet: The Librarian’s Quick Guide
Here's what one reader said about my book, Power Searching the Internet. This was a fast, practical read that packed a major punch.It’s immediately useful for something I’ve always thought of as asymmetrical searching - not databases, but search engines...
Blockchain Technologies: Implications for Libraries
You’ve probably heard about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. These use a technology called a blockchain. In this webinar, you’ll learn about the latest developments with blockchain technologies (beyond currencies) and discuss possible applications for...
What’s your tech personality?
When it comes to new technologies, are you mainly a visionary or an implementer? Find out by taking this quiz. Tell us your results in the comments!
Voice Computing with Alexa and Google Home – Implications for Libraries: A Webinar
90-minute webinar with questions for discussion 1 pre-webinar reading Contact me to schedule it for your group. The Amazon Echo, with its “Alexa” voice personality, is one of the most popular smart speakers available. Google has “Google Assistant,” Apple “Siri,” and...