AI and Us: Embracing the Opportunities for Professional Practice

AI has become ubiquitous in a very short space of time, but how many of us have been using it in our daily professional practice. This session will provide a forum for attendees to explore the potential uses of AI in library practice, including conversations about ethical implications of doing so. Led by Liz Walkley Hall, whose library has led AI integrity conversations on campus as well as developed and contributed to usage guides for students and researchers. Please come with your experiences, questions, thoughts, and challenges!

Bio

Liz Walkley Hall is Associate Director, Engagement and Scholarly Communication at Flinders University Library. Prior to this, Liz has held several other key positions at Flinders University including Associate Librarian, Collections, College and Research Services and Manager, eResearch@Flinders. During her 25+ years as an ALIA member, Liz has served across various committees including as a current member of the Research Advisory Committee, past convenor of ALIA SA, and ALIA National Conference Program Committee. She has also supported the profession as a guest editor, peer reviewer, and as a Mentor in the ALIA Mentoring Program. Liz has contributed to CAUL (Council of Australian University Librarians) in serving on the 2022 CAUL Conference Committee and the OER Governance Board (2023-). She has published and presented locally, nationally and internationally including as Keynote Speaker. Liz is a graduate of the CAUDIT Leadership Institute and holds a Bachelor of Arts and post graduate qualification in Library and Information Management.