In April 2024, the NNLM National Center for Data Services hosted a series of four webinars titled “Navigating New Norms: Harnessing Generative AI for Library Services and Solutions.

Session 1: An Introduction to Generative AI and Its Transformative Potential
In this session, speaker Trevor Watkins provides an overview, historical context, and development of generative AI.

Session 2: Ethical Considerations for Generative AI Now and In the Future
In this session, speaker Dr. Kellie Owens provides an overview of ethical concerns around generative AI, including data privacy and security.

Session 3: Generative AI: Hands-On Experiences and Applications
In this session, speaker Michael Flierl gave participants practical experience with common Generative AI tools, including exercises in practicing ways of making use of these tools, preventing and avoiding common pitfalls, and implementing out-of-the-box solutions.

Session 4: Employing Generative AI in Libraries
In this session, speaker Fred LaPolla provides an overview, historical context, and development of generative AI.