CFP and registration open for "Libraries Address Inequities"

People experience inequities - instances of injustice and unfairness – in many parts of their lives and may even experience them when engaging with library policies, services, or programs. Central to the mission of libraries is a commitment to addressing long-entrenched and newly emerging inequities in society - whether inequities in access to information, education, opportunity, or representation. Addressing inequities requires assessment of library resources, examination of existing programs and services, and direct engagement with the communities experiencing inequity or injustice. How are libraries stepping up to address inequities across their communities? And how is that central part of our mission changing, becoming more challenging, or more rewarding?

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Karim Boughida to Keynote Amigos Member Conference 2023: Libraries Plan to Succeed

"Post-AI/ChatGPT: The Rise of the Machines in Libraries!" will be the keynote session presented by Karim Boughida, Dean of Stony Brook University Libraries at the Amigos Member Conference 2023: Libraries Plan to Succeed. Taking place online, the Skilltype sponsored conference will revolve around Amigos member libraries' latest innovations and planning strategies.

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