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The New Instruction Librarian Live: Real Problems, Real Solutions
Step into the classroom with confidence! This webinar brings to life teaching scenarios from the 2025 (2nd edition) book The New Instruction Librarian, tackling the common (and sometimes surprising) challenges that instruction librarians face. Together, we’ll look at practical ways to respond in the moment, keep students engaged, and build confidence as an instructor. Our goal is to keep things real, practical, and reassuring, because you don’t have to figure this out alone.
Presenters: Co-authors Candice Benjes-Small and Rebecca Miller Waltz will be joined by a panel of librarians who served as experts in the book.
Candice Benjes-Small, MLIS, is head of research at William & Mary Libraries in Williamsburg, VA. A frequent presenter at national library and teaching-and-learning conferences, Benjes-Small has published widely on information literacy pedagogy, librarian–faculty partnerships, and the organizational structures that support effective teaching programs. Along with Rebecca, she co-founded The Innovative Library Classroom, a popular regional library instruction conference, serving as co-chair since 2014.
Rebecca Miller Waltz, MSLS, MAEd, is Associate Dean for Learning and Engagement at Penn State University Libraries. Rebecca has been active in regional, state, and national library organizations and has authored and coauthored a number of books, book chapters, technical reports, and articles on teaching, learning, and instructional technologies in libraries, including publications in College & Research Libraries News, Journal of Learning Spaces, Library Leadership & Management, and Journal of Library Administration.
Gale in 15: Book Club Boost: Using LRC for Deeper Discussions
Take your book clubs and readers’ advisory to the next level with Gale Literature Resource Center (LRC). Learn how to use author interviews, critical essays, historical context, and export tools to spark richer conversations and enhance reader engagement.
AI Knowledge Bytes: Artificial Intelligence in Libraries Lunch 'n Learn Series Topic 5: AI + Accessibility: Why Keeping Humans in the Loop Matters
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping communication, access, and our daily lives, it’s crucial that we don’t lose sight of the people at the center. This talk explores the intersection of AI and accessibility - and why human judgment, empathy, and oversight are more important than ever.
In this session, we’ll dive into:
- How AI tools are being used to improve accessibility (and where they fall short)
- Real-world challenges that arise when AI replaces or overshadows human input
- Best practices for designing AI systems that include people - not push them aside
- Practical strategies for keeping people “in the loop” so that technology empowers, rather than excludesWhether you’re a designer, developer, educator, policy advocate, or simply curious about the future of technology, you’ll come away with insight and actionable ideas for building more inclusive AI-powered systems.