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NC LIVE AI Community of Practice Discussion
The NC LIVE AI Community of Practice will host its next discussion on Thursday, March 12, from 1 - 2 pm.
This session shifts the focus from instructional practice to staff empowerment and institutional capacity. Danielle Colbert-Lewis and Sean Rodgers from North Carolina Central University (NCCU) - home to the nation’s first AI institute at an HBCU - will lead the conversation and share how they have spearheaded AI training within their library.
Their approach centers on creating low barriers to entry and providing multiple opportunities for learning, ensuring that every staff member - regardless of their technical background - feels empowered to explore these new tools.
Date: Thursday, March 12thTime: 1 - 2pm
Discussion Goals:
Explore successful models for introducing AI concepts to library teams with varying levels of comfort and experience.
Identify the challenges of staff upskilling and brainstorm collective solutions for libraries.
Share strategies for building a sustainable, curiosity-driven culture that keeps pace with rapid technological shifts.English for Newcomers Course Deep Dive
Your library's Transparent Language Online subscription now includes American English for Newcomers (for speakers of 23 languages) and Canadian English for Newcomers (for speakers of 12 languages coming in late February).
Join the creators of the "English for Newcomers" course, Orsi Gall and Lei Zeng, for a deep dive into:
The course structure & topics covered
Unique culture features within the lessons
Differences between the American and Canadian versions of the course
Ways to use the course with your ESOL studentsIncreasing Access with Technology On Hand: Using what you already have to increase access to partially hidden, previously unmanaged collections
Ms. Skantz will describe how two archivists worked to increase access to their previously unmanaged university archive collection using tools that were either 1) freely available online 2) part of an existing software package purchased by the university or department and 3) user-friendly for the not so tech-savvy. Skantz will describe the archivist’s decision-making process, and share resources that were helpful in their endeavor.
Presenter
Amber Skantz (she/her) is the Assistant University Archivist at Athens State University. She has more than ten years of experience in museums, libraries, and archives. Skantz holds an MLIS with a Graduate Certificate in Archival Studies, an MA in History, and is a Certified Archivist (July 2025)