(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI)
The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois is pleased to share these upcoming Professional Development Alliance offerings.
Improving Student Parent Learning Through Design of a Family Study Room
Student parents are an often overlooked group in library services; however, they are a growing part of the student population, especially in the community college setting. Libraries have a unique opportunity to provide amenities to support student parents and make a difference, not just in the success of the parent, but in the life of their child.
This data-rich presentation covers design, implementation, and the vision behind Tallahassee Community College Library’s family study room, as well as shares overviews of existing student parent data, space usage, and satisfaction. Learn suggestions for a budget and overview existing amenities for student parents in the library.
Thursday, June 8, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
ChatGPT in Action: Real-World Applications for Librarians
In this webinar, hear real-world examples of how librarians can use ChatGPT to provide effective reference services, answer common questions, and assist patrons with research. Learn best practices for implementing ChatGPT in your library, including strategies for training and integrating the technology into your library workflows.
During the session, you will:
- Gain an understanding of AI and see how it is becoming a “machine trait”.
- Explore the capabilities of ChatGPT and learn first-hand how it can be used for generating human-like text for chatbots, content creation, searching for information, and other purposes.
- Brainstorm ways in which ChatGPT technology can be utilized to enhance learning.
Wednesday, June 14, 12:00-1:00 CDT
Intersection Between Cognitive Disabilities and the User Experience
Having an understanding of both cognitive disabilities and the user experience will help you to develop virtual content that is both accessible and easy to use for people who interact with it. When it comes to accessibility, cognitive disabilities are often overlooked and hard to address because of the challenges of creating content that meets their needs.
We will discuss the challenges that people with cognitive disabilities have reading content online and its relationship to the user experience principles. One of the goals is to provide you with some information you can use to improve the user experience for everyone regardless of their challenges.
Tuesday, June 20, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
At First You Don’t Succeed: Lessons from Two Semesters in the Credit-Bearing Classroom
Teaching in any environment involves a lot of trial and error, especially when developing lessons for the first time. In spring 2021, Grace Therrell taught a for-credit, first year seminar focused on social media. The experience was trial-by-fire, as Grace had to navigate developing a full-semester course for the first time, teaching online (and during a pandemic), and tying information literacy concepts to a larger context. Grace taught a version of the course again, this time in-person, in Fall 2022.
In this webinar, participants will hear how Grace navigated challenges throughout both semesters, using reflection and student feedback to regroup.
Wednesday, June 21, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT