Is your Maker Space in a rut? Is your team struggling to keep up with rapidly changing technologies? In this 60-minute session, the Salt Lake City Public Library will discuss how to leverage existing creative skill sets in a team, reintroduce creative spaces to communities, and adapt to changing digital landscapes to lengthen the life and impact of creative spaces. They will also discuss how focusing on existing creative technologies can meet community digital equity and inclusion needs.
In today's interconnected world, libraries have transitioned from physical repositories to dynamic hubs of both physical and digital information. As the guardians of invaluable data and resources, libraries face unique challenges in ensuring comprehensive information security. Dive deep into the essentials of information security tailored specifically for libraries. Explore practical techniques to evaluate the current state of your library's information security, and understand the steps needed to fortify it. You will hear how the Columbus Metropolitan Library developed and implemented robust security measures to stand strong against potential threats. More than just technical solutions, discover administrative strategies that form the a holistic security approach. Also covered will be a discussion around strategies and controls that cater to the diverse needs of libraries. Columbus Metropolitan Library has evolved its information security practices over the last several years. Delve into the journey, gaining insights into how the information security program has matured, facing challenges and achieving milestones. Join this session to empower yourself with the knowledge and skills required to create a secure, trustworthy environment for library customers and staff alike.
AI tools are being pushed by tech companies to do everything for us from writing emails on our behalf to creating visuals to match the most outlandish prompts we can think of. Join this presentation for a 101 overview of where these tools come from, how authors are using these tools, and what generative books and art mean for libraries.
