Register Now for Sept. 26 Learning Circuit on Trending Technology and the Future of Your Library
Aug 06, 2024
Registration is now open for the State Library Learning Circuit on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is $25 and includes a continental breakfast and box lunch. Librarians can earn 5 CE credits for attending.
Each district will host a location for the Learning Circuit to ensure librarians across the state have the chance to attend:
- Northwest: Western Iowa Technical College, Cherokee
- North Central: Clear Lake Public Library
- Northeast: Central Rivers AEA, Cedar Falls
- Southwest: Carroll Public Library
- Central: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
- Southeast: North Liberty Public Library
About the Theme: Trending Technology and the Future of Your Library
Throughout 2024 we’ve discussed how “Libraries are Forever.” We’ve seen how partnerships, sustainability, and thinking “green” all lead to the long-term success of libraries. With the Learning Circuit, we’re going to pivot to discuss technologies that are already leaving lasting impacts on libraries of all sizes.
Our morning will open with a keynote address from Librarian Philip Carter highlighting the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in library services. He’ll cover the basics of AI and what to watch for in this quickly-evolving field. In the afternoon, we’ll have a chance to try our hand at using AI to create material and do a fun workshop that will make us more AI-Savvy in the real world.
Virtually every library and library worker will be impacted by AI at some point in the near future. This event will help you feel more informed and prepared for changes to come.
As in previous years, we’ll have national experts Zoomed in to set up the topics for us, and your District Staff will be on hand to guide you through the hands-on workshop portions of the day.
More information on the event, including location addresses, an agenda for the day, and keynote bios, are available on the Learning Circuit webpage.
How to Register
Register at the link below by Thursday, Sept. 12. The $25 fee can be paid online with major credit card or e-check; checks will also be accepted by mail and must be received by Thursday, Sept. 12. The registration fee is required whether eating meals or not.
Register for the Sept. 26 Learning Circuit
The State Library Learning Circuit is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of Iowa.