Conversational AI is a technology that enables machines to simulate human conversation. As ChatGPT would describe itself, “Think of me as a really well-read assistant who’s here to help with a wide range of topics, from answering questions and offering advice to brainstorming ideas and providing a bit of entertainment.”

In this free webinar, learn about conversational AI and the risks, benefits, and considerations when utilizing this technology.

When: December 11,  2024 at 1:00 pm CST.

REGISTER NOW: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WGdCkaBUTkKLAkjn49dtfg#/registration

Key learning objectives for this session include:

1. Understanding what conversational AI is and looking at examples, such as ChatGPT
2. Recognizing what responsible use of conversational AI looks like
3. Identifying strategies for educating adult patrons about the implications of using conversational AI

This webinar will be presented online via Zoom. Closed captions will be enabled during the presentation, and we will share a copy of the presenter’s slideshow at least 24 hours in advance. If you need other reasonable accommodations, please reach out to us by December 4, 2024 via email at publicprograms@ala.org or by calling 312-280-5045. 

Public Services Librarian (FT/Juvenile)
Position Details
• Title: Public Services Librarian- Juvenile Focus
• Location: Martindale Brightwood Branch
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Schedule: May vary, but will include a combination of day, evening and/or weekend hours
(including occasional Sundays)
• Starting Annual Salary: $45,760
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Submission Deadline: December 9, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Candidates must apply online
at https://www.indypl.org/work-at-the-library to be considered. Candidates will be updated on their
status via email.

A successful candidate will…

• Have a Master’s degree in Library Science.
• Have Indiana State Librarian Certificate 3 – Professional Assistant, or be qualified to receive
it soon after hire.
• Have intermediate level computer skills.
• Have juvenile Library reference and/or customer service experience (preferred).
• Have the ability to work nights and weekends as scheduled.
• Be bilingual (preferred).
What does the job look like?

• Provides in-depth research and recommendation of resources and materials to patrons such as
recommending print or electronic sources or titles, placing material requests, searching shelves,
and referring to other libraries or community sources. Assists patrons with special collections,
resources and services found specifically at Central Library, if applicable.
• Makes appropriate recommendations and provides instruction and technical assistance to patrons
in using online catalog, print and electronic sources to access information, and in using computers
and other equipment, including general internet help and accessing library resources through
computers and mobile devices. Assists with printing.
• Evaluates materials for condition and usefulness and discards accordingly; recommends new
materials; creates and organizes displays to promote library resources.
• Develops plans for services and programs for the community served; schedules, delivers,
evaluates with feedback of participants. Implements programming including computer instruction.
• Initiates partnerships that lead to the development, implementation, and administration of
system-wide community outreach programs and events.
• Promotes library use and services through displays, presentations, participation in community
events, communications and publicity distribution.
• Assists patrons with performing online job searches, writing resumes and cover letters and
locating online legal forms, tax documents, and government websites, for immigration, unemployment
and SNAP.
• Assists in collection and analysis of data on library use, services, trends and community
resources.
• Informs patrons of library policies and procedures, observes patron activity, and addresses
violations of the library behavior policy.
• Stays current on print and electronic resources offered by the library and popular computer
applications.
• Processes circulation and/or collection reports.
• Creates lists, provides reader’s advisory and posts comments in Bibliocommons.
• Upon request, completes interlibrary loan functions.

Public Services Librarian (FT/Juvenile)
• Provides social services resources and referrals to patrons in need (homeless, mentally ill,
etc.)
• Provides a variety of clerical and/or technical tasks in support of assigned function, including
checking in and out material in a timely manner, processing holds and reserves, assisting patrons
with library card applications and accepting payment for library fines and services.
• Provides training and guidance to staff on appropriate resources and their use, as
needed.
• Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.
The list of essential functions does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in
this position.

What’s In It for You?

We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical,
dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid long term
disability, and low rates on group life coverage, a Library paid pension plan, and generous amounts
of PTO.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Text: Join us on Thursday, December 5 at 7pm EST via Zoom for the LIS Virtual Capstone.

We are excited to hear about and celebrate the work our Fall 2024 interns have completed this semester. We hope you can attend!

This is a great opportunity to:

• support your peers
• find out if an internship is right for you
• get ideas to plan your own internship
• Ask the experts: our intern supervisors, Professors Denise Rayman & Kym Kramer, will be available for questions
• Learn about work at a variety of institutions
• Network synchronously with students & faculty

Find out more about the specific internships students will be talking about and register for the event here: https://events.iu.edu/luddy-indianapolis/event/lis-capstone. Once you have registered, you will receive the Zoom link to attend.

Our internship guidelines webpage explains that internships are not required for the majority of LIS specializations, but if you do not have prior experience in libraries or archives, they are strongly recommended!

For more information and to apply, click here. 

**PLEASE SHARE WITH COLLEAGUES AND THOSE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED.**

Indiana University Indianapolis, Information Science PhD program at Luddy Indianapolis info session December 10

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at IU Indianapolis (IUI) is excited to announce a new Ph.D. program in Information Science (IS) within the Department of Library and Information Science (LIS), with the campus transitions to an R1 research institution. The LIS Department offers an undergraduate data science program, collaborates on graduate data science initiatives, and delivers an ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree program fully online.

The fully funded Ph.D. in IS at Luddy Indianapolis, which includes year-round funding (including summer), emphasizes community-engaged scholarship. Our faculty research spans a range of topics, including community informatics, archival science, inclusive library practices, ethics and policy, informal learning and youth studies, open science, data curation and cyberinfrastructure. (Check out the degree requirement: https://luddy.indianapolis.iu.edu/degrees/phd/information-science/)

If you’re interested in joining the inaugural cohort of our Ph.D. program, please attend our upcoming information session. The session will cover program details, funding opportunities, faculty research areas, and tips for preparing your application.

Registration link is available here: https://events.iu.edu/luddy-indianapolis/event/1720246-information-science-phd-information-session

Infor Session Date: 12 pm EST, December 10, 2024

Application deadline: March 1st, 2025

Application open: December 15, 2024

Please contact Dr. Ayoung Yoon at ayyoon@iu.edu for any questions.