In this webinar, learn about the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on libraries and education. In this session, we will study the potential of ChatGPT, a cutting-edge language model developed by OpenAI, and how it can be harnessed effectively in various library and academic contexts. This webinar aims to equip you with the knowledge and practical insights necessary to integrate ChatGPT seamlessly into your daily life and educational practices. We will:
- Gain an understanding of AI and its evolution into an inherent feature of machines.
- Explore the capabilities of ChatGPT, ranging from generating human-like text for chatbots to automated content creation, and beyond.
- Witness real-world examples of how ChatGPT can be integrated into library services.
- Engage in collaborative brainstorming to uncover innovative ways to leverage this technology in your libraries and classrooms, ultimately enhancing the learning experience.
Bio
Chad Mairn is an Information Services Librarian, Assistant Professor, and is the founder of the Innovation Lab at St. Petersburg College. While an undergraduate studying Humanities at the University of South Florida (USF), Chad was awarded a Library of Congress Fellowship for helping archive personal papers and other items in the Leonard Bernstein Collection. During his Library and Information Science graduate work, also at USF, Chad became a technology liaison between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Florida public libraries.