Developing library staff’s AI literacy via a voluntary staff-wide interest group
VALA2024 POSTER SESSION 09
Thursday 11th July 2024, 1.00 – 1.15pm
Aster Zhao
- Research Support Librarian
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentation: (coming soon)
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Abstract
Over the past year, generative AI has made a huge impact in the education and information communities. Keeping library staff at all levels to develop AI literacy and acquire the skills to effectively assist library users presents a challenge. HKUST library’s self-developed program: The AI Interest Group, was created to address the challenges of staff development in AI literacy. The AI Interest Group is an experiment in semi-formal staff-self-development, open to any library staff member on a voluntary basis (37 out of 80+ library staff joined). We used an easy-to-use sharing platform, Microsoft SharePoint, to facilitate coordination and weekly updates on AI news and tools. The group has successfully held two engaging activities: the AI Image Competition (in conjunction with a holiday party) and a hands-on workshop on using different AI tools. This community of practice represents a fresh approach to foster continuous learning and growth in the fast-changing world of AI.
Biography
Aster Zhao is a passionate research support and engineering librarian at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She takes great pleasure in collaborating with faculty and students to support their academic pursuits. Her enthusiasm for teaching is evident when she shares new insights and tools with students, fostering their growth and development. With a strong interest in emerging trends, she actively explores topics like open science, AI literacy, and bibliometrics to enhance the library’s services and support the university community in navigating the landscape of academic research.
Co-author – Jennifer Gu.
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