Krista Denne, instruction and outreach librarian at University of the Ozarks, will share her expertise on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at several campus and state-wide events within the next few weeks.
Denne will organize and facilitate AI Week on the U of O campus this week. Presented by Robson Library, AI Week will feature a different speaker and AI-related topic throughout the week, beginning with Dr. Bill Gorton, assistant professor of political science and philosophy, discussing “Ethics and AI” at 6 p.m. today in Robson Library.
Other speakers and topics for AI Week will include, Matt Bewley, director of career services, with “AI Powered Job Search and Resume Enhancement” on Tuesday; Tina McCain, academic support coordinator, with “AI in the Workplace” on Wednesday; and Denne with “AI and Academic Research” on Thursday. The events begin at 6 p.m. each evening in Robson Library and the public is invited to attend.
In addition, Denne will be a member of the panel discussion at the Arkansas Library Association Conference on AI in Academics on Oct. 5 in Hot Springs. The event will feature Arkansas librarians from diverse academic institutions discussing how generative AI has influenced their institutions. They will share insights on its practical applications, impact on their work, and policies for ethical use.
On Oct. 7, Denne will give a presentation on AI in Academic Research to the TRIO Arkansas Association of Student Assistance Programs in Hot Springs.
In describing her presentation to TRIO, Denne said: “AI can be a distraction, problem, or headache for many in the academic world. It can also be a tool we teach our students to use so they are prepared to use it effectively, ethically, and with caution while in college and the professional world. I seek to find that balance while equipping students to see it as a tool, not a solution. This presentation will highlight the ethical and efficient uses of generative AI and highlight the importance of AI research tools such as Research Rabbit, Elicit, and others.”
This past summer, Denne was certified in efficient prompt engineering from the Association of College and Research Libraries and completed her library coursework with a class on AI in libraries. Last spring she presented to more than 100 U of O faculty and students in Robson Library on AI in Academic Research.
Topics: Academics, Robson Library