(8/4/26) AI Ethics: A Library Perspective

As libraries chart a course in the age of AI, there are a host of ethical issues we’ll need to navigate, both as individuals and as organizations. This talk will discuss a number of concerns, including algorithmic bias, user privacy, and copyright/intellectual property, as we work to answer the question: how can we adapt to a changing technology landscape while staying true to our professional ethics?

Learning Objectives:
Identify library-specific AI ethical concerns.
Explore case studies in AI ethics.
Review library ethical frameworks.

Trainer: Nick Tanzi

Nick Tanzi is an interernationally recognized library technology consultant, and author of the books Making the Most of Digital Collections Through Training and Outreach (2016) and Best Technologies for Public Libraries: Policies, Programs, and Services (2020). Tanzi is a past column editor for Public Library Magazine’s “The Wired Library,” and was named a 2025 Library Journal Mover & Shaker.