AI TOOLS IN DEPTH:
A Practical Masterclass for Library Staff with Crystal Trice
OVERVIEW:
AI tools are changing fast, and the gap between surface familiarity and genuine understanding matters. This in-depth masterclass is designed to help library staff build a real foundation in how AI works, what it can and can't do, and how to apply it practically and responsibly in their work and services. Through hands-on learning and expert guidance, you'll move beyond the basics and develop the kind of grounded understanding that helps you use these tools well, navigate the ethical questions they raise, and serve your community with confidence.
CONTENT:
Part 1: Understanding AI Tools
Discover how generative AI and large language models actually work, what makes them powerful, and where they fall short. You'll develop practical skills in writing effective prompts and leave with strategies for using AI tools to support professional work, from communications and research to project planning and beyond.
Part 2: Ethical Considerations and Responsible Use
Using AI well means using it thoughtfully. This section provides practical frameworks for addressing privacy, bias, copyright, and information quality. You'll gain concrete approaches for protecting patron privacy, ensuring equitable access, and implementing AI tools in ways that reflect your library's values and strengthen community trust.
Part 3: Practical Applications for Everyday Work and Library Services
Explore how AI tools can support your daily work and enhance your library's services right now. From drafting communications and tackling tricky emails to brainstorming programming ideas and enriching reference services, you'll leave with immediately applicable strategies for working more efficiently and creatively.
This 3.5-hour online masterclass is part of our "AI Essentials" Series. The recording and presentation slides will be available to all who register.
DATE: April 10th, 2026, 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm US - Eastern Time
COST:
- $249/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:
Use the payment box above 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: $199 each for 3+ registrations, $159 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: $699.
- Large-scale institutional access for viewing with individual login capability: $999 (hosted either at Learning Revolution or in Niche Academy). Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins.
ALL-ACCESS PASSES: This webinar is not a part of the Safe Library All-Access program.
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.
