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Empowering an Informed Communities: A Librarian's Playbook2026 WLA Presidential SummitThursday, December 3, 2026 | Online | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Home | Agenda | Speakers | Registration Join library professionals, educators, and community leaders for a dynamic day of learning focused on media literacy, artificial intelligence, misinformation, and strategies for strengthening informed communities. As AI tools become increasingly integrated into everyday life, libraries play a critical role in helping patrons navigate information, evaluate sources, and engage thoughtfully with emerging technologies. This event will explore today's rapidly changing information landscape while providing practical tools, resources, and frameworks that librarians can use in their work. Participants will hear from nationally recognized experts, engage in discussions on health and wellness misinformation, explore evolving AI guidance for libraries, and participate in interactive breakout sessions focused on real-world applications and community engagement. 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks Presenter: Eryn Duffee 9:10 AM - 9:55 AM: Keynote: Media Literacy Today - AI, Misinformation, and Influence Presenter: Jevin West Explore how artificial intelligence, misinformation, and online influence are shaping today's information landscape and what libraries can do to help their communities navigate it. 9:55 AM - 10:00 AM: Break 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM: All-Attendee Session: Health and Wellness Misinformation Presenter: Rachel E. Moran Examine trends in health misinformation and discuss strategies librarians can use to support informed decision-making. 10:55 AM - 11:00 AM: Break 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM: Concurrent Sessions Session 1A: OPSI AI Guidance Presenter: Jevin West Learn about emerging guidance and considerations for the use of AI in library settings. Session 1B: Loki's Loop AlgoRobin Walk-Through Presenter: Chris Coward A practical demonstration of the AlgoRobin tool, with discussion focused on applications in public and school libraries. 11:55 AM - 12:10 PM: Break 12:10 PM - 12:55 PM: All-Attendee Session: Artificial Intelligence in Libraries Join all attendees for a collaborative exploration of AI tools, opportunities, challenges, and emerging best practices for library professionals. 1:00 PM - 1:55 PM | Concurrent Sessions Session 2A: Empowering Informed Communities Toolkit Presenters: Shahan Ali Memon and Jevin West Explore resources and practical strategies from the Empowering Informed Communities initiative, with a focus on public library implementation. Session 2B: Loki's Loop Chronos Walk-Through Presenter: Chris Coward An interactive demonstration of Chronos and its potential applications in public and school library environments. |
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