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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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A Day in the Life of Five Librarians, Part 12
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by Justin Hoenke
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Justin Hoenke, who has worked in public libraries in the U.S. and New Zealand, has been talking to all types of library staffers for A Day in the Life, his column in Information Today. Among other things, he asks them about their typical days, moments that made them proud, their current projects, and how they see the library field evolving. This Spotlight features excerpts of his columns from October 2023 to April 2024.
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Banned Books Week 2024
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It's Banned Books Week, the annual event that "highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community—librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types—in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas." Stay informed with these resources.
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Urban Libraries Council Unveils Leadership Brief on Countering Misinformation, Disinformation, and Social Isolation
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The Urban Libraries Council published a new leadership brief, The Role of Libraries as Public Spaces in Countering Misinformation, Disinformation, and Social Isolation in the Age of Generative AI.
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Clarivate Shares Its List of 2024 Citation Laureates
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Clarivate announced its 2024 Citation Laureates, explaining, "These 22 exceptional scientists and economists spanning six countries have demonstrated such groundbreaking impact in their fields that their work is considered of Nobel stature."
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ALSC and ALA Release an Inspiring Future Voters Booklist
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ALA's 2024 Reader. Voter. Ready. campaign partnered with the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) to present the Inspiring Future Voters booklist.
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CCC Rolls Out RightFind Curriculum Content-and-Licensing Solution for Educational Materials
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CCC introduced RightFind Curriculum, which is "the only all-in-one combined content and licensing solution that enables K–12 educators, EdTech companies, curriculum developers, and custom publishing companies to easily search for, discover, and incorporate high-quality, copyrighted content into curriculum and instructional materials, EdTech applications, and online platforms."
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Patterns and Predictions in AI Technology
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by Amber Boedigheimer
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Data scientists use tools such as machine learning algorithms to detect patterns. Using AI for predictive analytics involves applying AI techniques to analyze historical data to make predictions about future events or outcomes. The integration of AI in predictive analytics is transforming industries, and the potential for AI-enhanced predictive analytics is enormous.
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Why and How to Develop an Acceptable-Use Policy for AI
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by Kashyap Kompella
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The road to an organization's success with AI starts with putting in place an acceptable-use policy. By establishing what's permitted and what's prohibited, and by delineating the do's and don'ts, such a policy can promote responsible use and ensure legal compliance.
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