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I have found a handful of public library AI Policies (linked at the end of this blog post), and I’m finding some interesting things to think about. Here are some observations on what I’m seeing. I have found a handful of public library AI Policies (linked at the end of this blog post), and I’m finding some interesting things to think about. Here are some observations on what I’m seeing.
Check out my newest article, Up, Up, and Away: Exploring Bluesky for Libraries, in the March 2025 edition of Computers in Libraries magazine. Sorta connected with that - I'm giving a Social Media update for 2025 at the Computers in Libraries conference next week! Make sure to attend if you're at the conference. What's in
I'm speaking at Computers in Libraries 2025, and I'd love to say Hi! Computers in Libraries 2025 is being held on March 25-27 (March 24 for preconference sessions) in Arlington, VA, and is always a great conference full of library techie goodness. I'm giving three talks this year: Community Partnerships & Programs (Preconference workshop -
Check out Innovative's blog post Top 10 Resources for Library Marketing Inspiration. There's some good stuff here, including: Webinars from Cordelia Anderson and Kathy Dempsey A handy TikTok Tipsheet from Dallas Public Library A link to two marketing-focused publications: Marketing Library Services - lots of handy how-to tips for marketers, and to the Marketing Libraries
Recently, there have been some ransomware attacks on library systems - Seattle Public Library, Toronto Public Library, Hamilton Public Library, the British Library … and probably a few others. In addition, local governments are experiencing the same things, and this can also affect a city library. Closer to home, Wichita and the Kansas Court System
I'm getting my presentations in order for the upcoming Computers in Libraries 2024 conference, and hope to see some of you there! Like I often do, I'm giving a couple of talks at the conference. Here's when I'm speaking and what I'm speaking about: Monday: Emerging Trends in Libraries pre-conference workshop. Tuesday: Recording studios, video
Hey - check out my newest article in Computers in Libraries (Dec 23 edition) - "Social Media Review and Strategy Update for 2024." In the article, I cover: Some social media stats for 2023 a very brief social media platform update Some Twitter/X alternatives (and the current weirdness of that platform) General trends for 2024
My library has an art gallery ... and earlier this year, they experimented with generative AI! Read the article on my library's website for more info. The basics: library staff teamed up with Topeka Magazine, and played around with AI: They uploaded images of paintings into AI software and asked for a description of the
Sometimes, Kansas makes the national news for the silliest things. This time, we made the news because of a poorly redesigned license plate (see the accompanying pic). The governor announced the change … and then 6 says later, announced that Kansas is re-thinking that! The new license plate design has some issues. It’s ugly (I
