Academic reference interactions can be more than just question-and-answer exchanges—they can be powerful teaching moments. This session explores how librarians can use the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy to transform challenging reference encounters into opportunities for student learning.

As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly integrated into library workflows, the ability to craft effective prompts is essential. Develop practical strategies for building, refining, and testing AI prompts tailored to real-world library scenarios. Explore how prompt structure influences responses and learn techniques to improve clarity, relevance, and usefulness. Through guided activities, experiment with prompt variations, compare outputs, and evaluate whether results are appropriate for contexts such as instruction, collection management, communication, and creative projects.

Effective interlibrary loan (ILL) policies adhere to national guidelines, while communicating clear procedures for staff and patrons with some flexibility to accommodate diverse user needs. Whether authoring a first formal interlibrary loan policy or updating existing procedures, this informative session will survey common challenges, present strategies for balancing access with resource protection, and introduce best practices for regular policy review and updates.

How is artificial intelligence reshaping information literacy in our digital landscape? In this moment of rapid change, professionals must re-examine their own information literacy skills as they prepare to teach and support patrons and students. Through real-world examples, attendees will enhance their critical thinking skills to navigate misinformation, recognize deepfakes, evaluate large language model outputs, and build personal verification protocols suitable for teaching information literacy in the AI era.

Designing an attractive presentation is easier than ever thanks to tools like Canva and features like PowerPoint’s Designer. But with all the bells and whistles, is the message getting lost among the visuals? Focus your presentation’s message with design tips for organizing content and choosing complementary images, while keeping slides easy-to-understand and impactful. Learn to customize existing templates in Canva, PowerPoint, and Google Slides to create a deck tailored for any meeting or presentation.

Whether a long-time member, someone new to a member library, or just curious about our consortium, this one-hour session will introduce Amigos’ programs and services. From benefits for staff, like workshops, and conferences, to institutional benefits, including discounts on services and products, and events, this overview will help ensure libraries maximize the value of membership.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how Amigos Library Services can support and elevate your library's mission.

Teaching and presenting are good opportunities to create a positive impression for the organization, but limited training and experience can make library staff feel unprepared to make the most of these situations. Having a basic understanding of how to approach library instruction or presenting at a conference is beneficial to both staff and their organizations. This session focuses on building a strong foundation of teaching and presentation skills for library workers new to the subject or those in need of a refresher.

This interactive presentation will provide participants with practical strategies for designing instruction on AI-powered tools that empower librarians–regardless of level of expertise–to effectively guide students and patrons through this next generation of technology. It will address key elements of instructional design and propose practical strategies for teaching about AI tools, including determining appropriate student learning outcomes, investigating student interest and familiarity with AI tools, and selecting formative means of assessing learning.