OVERVIEW:

Our first Library 2.0 School Library Summit is "School Libraries and AI," and will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time.

Join us for an exciting and transformative mini virtual conference, "School Libraries and AI," designed specifically for school librarians and educators passionate about the future of library services. This event will explore the integration of artificial intelligence in school libraries, offering innovative strategies and practical insights to enhance learning and teaching experiences.

Our special conference chair is Elissa Malespina, writer of the AI School Librarians Newsletter. Following the opening keynote, we'll have three half-hour slots of sessions led by experienced school librarians who are at the forefront of AI integration, designed to provide practical, hands-on knowledge that you can apply in your own library and classroom.

We look forward to gathering online with you for this event!

REGISTRATION:

This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.
REGISTER HERE
to attend live and/or to receive the recording links afterward.
Please also join the Library 2.0 community to be kept updated on this and future events. 

Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0 conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote. 

Participants are encouraged to use #library20 and #schoollibrariesandai on their social media posts about the event.

CONFERENCE CHAIR & OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL:

Elissa Malespina
The AI School Librarians Newsletter
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL & CONFERENCE CHAIR

Elissa Malespina is an award-winning school librarian, educational consultant, and advocate for technology integration in education. She writes The AI School Librarians Newsletter, where she shares insights on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance library services and educational outcomes. Known for her innovative approach, Elissa has successfully implemented technology-driven initiatives that enrich student learning, such as virtual debates. Her work in educational equity includes testifying before the NJ Assembly Education Committee on the challenges faced by school librarians. Elissa is also featured in the book "Trouble in Censorville." Additionally, she runs her consulting company and provides professional development. Learn more about Elissa and her contributions at elissamalespina.com.

James Allen
Statewide School Library Lead & Digital Learning Coach at Kentucky Department of Education
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL

James Allen is currently the Statewide School Library Lead and a Digital Learning Coach for the Kentucky Department of Education in the Office of Education Technology. Previously he was a public K-12 school librarian for sixteen years. James is an organizer and regular moderator of #KyLChat, a biweekly Twitter chat that gives school librarians across Kentucky a place to share and explore new ideas. James is also a Google for Education Certified Innovator, an ISTE Community Leader, a member of the Future Ready Schools librarians advisory team, and a member of the American Association of School Librarians Practices Committee. James was also the 2015/2016 president of the Kentucky Association of School Librarians.

IdaMae Craddock
Community Lab Schools Librarian
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL

A 25 year veteran of Albemarle County, IdaMae Craddock, M.Ed is the librarian at the Community Lab Schools. Ms. Craddock has conducted seminars at the White House, the Bay Area MakerFaire, and South Carolina Association of School Libraries. Ms. Craddock is Virginia's 2019 Librarian of the Year and was named a Darden Fellow at Old Dominion University in 2019 as well. Winner of the Magna Award from the National Association of School Boards, her publishing credits include Library High-Tech, School Library Journal, and Knowledge Quest. The focus of her research is Maker Education and the role of school libraries in the community. Her program has been profiled by School Library Journal, Library Media Connection, NPR, and Edutopia. She has a precocious daughter, an understanding husband, and a lazy dog named Peacha.

Heather Moorefield-Lang
Professor, UNC-Greensboro, Department of Library and Information Studies
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL

Heather Moorefield-Lang is an associate professor for the Department of Information, Library, and Research Sciences at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has long been interested in how technologies can enhance libraries and classrooms. To get in touch with Heather or to learn about her work and research email hmoorefield@gmail.com or check out her youtube channel Tech 15.

Elizabeth Hutchinson
Chartered librarian and Fellow of CILIP
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL

Elizabeth Hutchinson is a Chartered librarian and Fellow of CILIP. With over 20 years of experience in school libraries she runs a training membership for school librarians called Engaging and Empowering School and an advocate for FOSIL- Inquiry based Learning. Her awards include a BEM for services to libraries in 2020 and Pam Wegman International award in 2023. She is an international speaker, blogger, podcaster, CILIP mentor and assessor and an author of a number of published articles. You can find out more from her website https://www.elizabethahutchinson.com/