New Webinar - "HOW TO THINK ABOUT AI: Preserving Library Values in the Age of AI" with Crystal Trice

How to Think About AI: Preserving Library Values in the Age of AI
A 2-hour Foundation Session with Crystal Trice

OVERVIEW:

"How to Think About AI" offers library professionals a grounding framework for navigating artificial intelligence in an era of rapid technological change. Rather than chasing every new AI development, this session helps you build lasting conceptual foundations—understanding what AI actually is (and isn't), recognizing the tradeoffs between automation and human connection, and developing critical evaluation skills that will serve you regardless of how the technology evolves. Through relatable examples ranging from robot baristas to library self-checkout machines, you'll explore how libraries have always balanced efficiency with human interaction, and why slowing down to think is a core professional skill.

This two-hour foundation session equips you with practical mental models for thinking clearly about AI's role in library work. You'll learn to distinguish between generative and predictive AI, apply frameworks like SIFT for evaluating AI-generated content, and consider principles for responsible use and disclosure. More importantly, you'll develop the confidence to approach AI not as something that replaces human judgment, but as a tool that requires it. Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or looking to establish clearer boundaries around its use, this session provides the conceptual toolkit you need to move forward thoughtfully.

This a live, online 2-hour live event. However, attendance is not required. The recording and the slide deck will be released immediately to registrants for unlimited post-event viewing,

DATE: Friday, February 20th, 2026, from 12:00 - 2:00 PM US - Eastern Time

COST:

• $149/person - includes live attendance and any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate. To arrange group discounts (see below), to submit a purchase order, or for any registration difficulties or questions, email admin@library20.com.

TO REGISTER:

Click HERE to register and pay. You can pay by credit card. You will receive an email within a day with information on how to attend the webinar live and how you can access the permanent webinar recording. If you are paying for someone else to attend, you'll be prompted to send an email to admin@library20.com with the name and email address of the actual attendee.

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SPECIAL GROUP RATES (email admin@library20.com to arrange):

• Multiple individual log-ins and access from the same organization paid together: $129 each for 3+ registrations, $99 each for 5+ registrations. Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins.
• The ability to show the webinar (live or recorded) to a group located in the same physical location or in the same virtual meeting from one log-in: $399.
• Large-scale institutional access for viewing with individual login capability: $699 (hosted either at Learning Revolution or in Niche Academy). Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins.

CRYSTAL TRICE

With over two decades of experience in libraries and education, Crystal Trice is passionate about helping people work together more effectively in transformative, but practical ways. As founder of Scissors & Glue, LLC, Crystal partners with libraries and schools to bring positive changes through interactive training and hands-on workshops. She is a Certified Scrum Master and has completed a Masters Degree in Library & Information Science, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Psychology. She is a frequent national presenter on topics ranging from project management to conflict resolution to artificial intelligence. She currently resides near Portland, Oregon, with her extraordinary husband, fuzzy cows, goofy geese, and noisy chickens. Crystal enjoys fine-tip Sharpies, multi-colored Flair pens, blue painters tape, and as many sticky notes as she can get her hands on.

 

 

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