Join us on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, for Practical Paths to the AI-Enhanced Library, an Amigos online conference exploring how libraries are putting AI into action through real-world projects, collaborations, and service innovations.
The conference will include two keynote presentations and several concurrent sessions presented by various library leaders. Learn more about the concurrent sessions below and on the conference website. Attendees will gain practical insights, lessons learned, and creative approaches from library professionals who are navigating the evolving role of AI in their work.
11:15 am CST Concurrent Sessions
Rapid Response to AI: Everything Counts
Presented by Rebecca Graff, Julia Anderson, Ramón García, Megan Heuer, and Melissa Johnson
- Join the panel discussion to learn how an instructional program is taking a kitchen sink approach to AI – trying it all and seeing what works. From live and asynchronous instruction to faculty partnerships and direct marketing, Southern Methodist University (SMU) Libraries is steering the discussion on AI literacy with a goal to foster better comprehension, thoughtful applications, and critical reflection.
More Than Pretty Pictures: Text and Data Extraction to Maximize Usefulness of Digitized Materials
Presented by Steven Pryor
- Learn how Mizzou is working with generative AI models and related tools to analyze and extract useful descriptions, transcriptions, data tables, and other information from challenging digitized documents such as medieval manuscripts, research notebooks, archival records, magazines, and more.
1:00 pm CST Concurrent Sessions
Fixed-Prompt Metadata Workflows: Practical Paths to the AI-Enhanced Library
Presented by Synae Yoon , and Tue Vu, PhD
- Drawing on experiments with Alma AI Metadata Assistant, ChatGPT custom GPTs, Gemini Gems, and a local RAG-based system, the presenter will demonstrate how a structured fixed prompt can generate Connexion-ready MARC records across AI platforms. Examples include real workflows where AI-generated metadata can be directly pasted into OCLC Connexion, along with the benefits of mobile image uploads for quick record creation.
Gene-AI-ology: Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in family history research
Presented by Rachael Scott
- Discover how artificial intelligence can become a helpful partner in your family history journey. Learn how AI tools can suggest strategies for breaking through research "brick walls," summarize or present your findings in new ways, and even provide historical context to bring your ancestors' stories to life. Whether you’re new to technology or a seasoned researcher, you’ll leave with fresh ideas for integrating AI into your genealogical toolbox.
Register today to save your seat. This conference and all online courses on the Continuing Education Services schedule are free for Amigos members.