Ethical AI and Librarianship
A Resource Guide
The Experimental Library: A Guide to Taking Risks
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| Title | The Experimental Library: A Guide to Taking Risks | |
| Type | Courses & Tutorials | |
| Creator | Cathryn M. Cooper | |
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| Creation Date | 01/21/2025 | |
| Last Updated Date | -- | |
| Summary | Presented by Cathryn M. Copper, this resource is a one-hour online live course designed for library professionals that teaches experimentation as a method for evidence-based decision-making within library contexts. Drawing on principles from the technology startup sector, the course shows a human-centered and design thinking-based approach to problem solving. The course introduces the IDEEA framework (Ideate, Design, Experiment, Engage, Assess), which guides course attendees in implementing small-scale, evidence-based experiments in libraries. The course includes practical examples from academic, public, and school libraries, as well as non-library governmental settings, and offers a concrete roadmap for integrating experimentation into everyday practice in library context. While the course does not focus specifically on AI, its emphasis on prototyping and testing new ideas makes it applicable to projects involving emerging technologies, like AI. The course was scheduled for January 21, 2025, and may be renewed annually. For those interested in an exploration of the course, a related book authored by the presenter is also available (see the Link field). | |
| Topic | Library and AI | |
| Source and Link | ALA (American Library Association). https://www.ala.org/ | |
| Access | $57.67 Core ALA member, $71.10 ALA member, $79 nonmember | |
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| Audience | Librarians – General. Information Professionals. | |
| Platform or Format | Web | |
| Length | -- | |
| Geography | USA | |
| Language | ENG | |
| Description Date | 06/17/2025 |