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- Collection: 2025 CALA Annual Conference
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Library Learning, Research, and Access: A Station for Resilience and Innovation
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Advancing Digital Literacy Through Tribal College Technology Hubs
Native communities across the U.S. continue to face significant digital and literacy divides—not from lack of interest, but from enduring gaps in access, infrastructure, and culturally aligned support. This poster explores two national initiatives,…
Position: 18 (634 views)
Enhancing Research Productivity with Next-Generation AI Tools
Information is being generated more rapidly and in larger volumes than ever before, challenging researchers to manage an overwhelming influx of data—from search results and journal articles to countless PDFs. Sifting through this information to find…
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Strengthening Libraries in a Changing World: Advancing Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Services at Thomas Crane public library
This poster presents how Thomas Crane Public Library (TCPL) in Quincy, Massachusetts—home to a rapidly growing Chinese immigrant population—has developed culturally responsive programs to address language and access barriers. Drawing on community…
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Patterns and Plurality: Analyzing Modes of Student Wellbeing Through Library Space Utilization
The university library is traditionally seen as a place solely for research assistance and study space. While these services are necessary, the modern university library can provide more pathways for student success beyond the scope of academia.…
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Metadata Evolution: Adapting with Linked Data, BIBFRAME, and AI
Libraries today face rapid technological and landscape changes, necessitating a proactive approach to metadata management. This poster explores practical strategies for adapting to these shifts through the implementation of linked data and artificial…
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Libraries as Partners for Emergency Preparedness and Response in Times of Crisis
Libraries as Partners for Emergency Preparedness in Times of Crisis is a two-year project (Aug. 2023-Jul. 2025) funded via the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership Grants for Libraries program [LG-254819-OLS-23]. It…
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Evaluating the Feasibility of Automation in Library Reference Services Using LLM-Driven Text Classification
Academic libraries are increasingly exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline reference services and provide support beyond standard operating hours. This study proposes a structured framework for identifying which types of…
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AI-Powered Chat Service for Teaching and Learning
This poster will present our interdisciplinary initiative to develop a new 24/7 chat service using a chatbot model in an academic library. The primary goal of this chatbot service is to help students and faculty find open textbooks across various…
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