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Book Launch – THE AI TOOLKIT FOR LIBRARIANS
My book launch at the 2026 American Library Association conference was amazing and more successful than what I could have imagined! My booth was busy the entire time, I sold every copy, had a great [...]
Amanda Bickerstaff (Ch. 12 – Education): AI Literacy, Guidelines, and Moving Beyond Fear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqHcISw5rTU Amanda Bickerstaff is the cofounder and CEO of AI for Education. Featured in Chapter 12, “Education,” of The AI Toolkit for Librarians, this conversation examines how schools are adopting AI, why clear guidelines matter, [...]
Richard Culatta (Ch. 12 – Education): Building AI-Ready Graduates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHDigrsBs-o Richard Culatta is the CEO of ISTE+ASCD and a national leader in educational technology. Featured in Chapter 12, “Education,” of The AI Toolkit for Librarians, this conversation explores the Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate, [...]
Kate Hall (Ch. 5 – Literacy Reborn): AI, Public Libraries, and Responsible Use
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjtA85_4x_c Kate Hall is the executive director of the Northbrook Public Library, with more than two decades of experience in teen services, youth services, administration, and library leadership. Featured in Chapter 5, “Literacy Reborn,” of [...]
Erin Mote (Ch. 4 – Important Concepts): AI Literacy, Ethical Use, and Choosing to Engage
Erin Mote is the CEO and founder of InnovateEDU, a nonprofit working at the intersection of K–12 education, workforce development, higher education, technology, policy, and practice. Featured in Chapter 4, “Important Concepts,” of The AI Toolkit for Librarians...
Nick Tanzi (Ch. 4 – Important Concepts): AI Literacy and Practical Advice
Nick Tanzi is a library technology consultant, author, and assistant director at South Huntington Public Library in Suffolk County, New York. Featured in Chapter 4, “Important Concepts,” of The AI Toolkit for Librarians...
Featured Video Interviews:
Leo Lo is an academic librarian, educator, and national voice in AI literacy who has helped shape conversations around how [all] libraries can respond to rapid technological change. Featured in Chapter 1, AI Superheroes Needed, of The AI Toolkit for Librarians, this conversation...
Sam Helmick is president of the American Library Association and a strong advocate for intellectual freedom, access, and the essential role libraries play in community life. Featured in Chapter 1, “AI Superheroes Needed,” of The AI Toolkit for Librarians...
Simon Kriss is an AI advisor from Melbourne who helps organizations build practical, human-centered AI strategies. Featured in Chapter 2, “Blessings,” of The AI Toolkit for Librarians...
Nick Tanzi is a library technology consultant, author, and assistant director at South Huntington Public Library in Suffolk County, New York. Featured in Chapter 4, “Important Concepts,” of The AI Toolkit for Librarians...
Erin Mote is the CEO and founder of InnovateEDU, a nonprofit working at the intersection of K–12 education, workforce development, higher education, technology, policy, and practice. Featured in Chapter 4, “Important Concepts,” of The AI Toolkit for Librarians...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjtA85_4x_c Kate Hall is the executive director of the Northbrook Public Library, with more than two decades of experience in teen services, youth services, administration, and library leadership. Featured in Chapter 5, “Literacy [...]
