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SUMMARY:Hope in the Library: How Libraries Can Help Shape Our Future with Artificial Intelligence (ASERL)
DESCRIPTION:In an era where our information environments are increasingly 
 redesigned for artificial intelligence\, Hope in the Library (published Feb 
 2026) poses a vital question: What is the role of the library in an age of 
 automated systems? Dr. Michael J. Paulus\, Jr. argues that far from being 
 obsolete\, libraries are the essential counterbalance we need—serving as 
 human-scaled sanctuaries for reflection\, imagination\, and agency. By 
 reframing the library as a site of “hope\,” this talk will explore how 
 these institutions function as archives of the past and catalysts for a 
 better future\, ensuring that we do not just survive the rise of AI\, but 
 thrive alongside it.\n\nJoin Meeting: https://www.aserl.org/#webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="Allie Lousch":MAILTO:Allie.Lousch@ks.gov
CATEGORIES:Technology
CONTACT;CN="Allie Lousch":MAILTO:Allie.Lousch@ks.gov
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