Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping research, teaching, and library services across higher education, and Texas Digital Library (TDL) is offering several opportunities this August to learn from practitioners exploring AI in libraries, archives, and research environments. Both events are free and open to anyone interested in the topic.
AI & Machine Learning Webinar Series
The TDL AI & Machine Learning Webinar Series brings together practitioners and thought leaders to share experiences, projects, and perspectives on AI and machine learning in libraries, archives, and trusted data repositories.
Recordings from the first two sessions are available on the TDL YouTube channel:
- Responsible AI in Practice: The Viewfinder Toolkit for Values-Driven AI in Libraries and Archives
- AI in Trusted Data Repositories: Reflections from Exploration and Experimentation at ICPSR
Upcoming Webinar: AI Projects and Perspectives: A Panel of TDL Members
August 18, 2026 | 2:00-3:30 p.m. Central Time
Location: Zoom (registration required)
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping research, teaching, and library services across higher education. This panel discussion brings together academic librarians from public and private TDL member institutions to share AI-related projects, lessons learned, and evolving perspectives on the role of AI and machine learning in research libraries.
Panelists will discuss initiatives spanning workforce development, collections and infrastructure, AI literacy, and campus partnerships. Attendees will gain insight into how libraries are exploring opportunities, addressing challenges, and positioning themselves to support their institutions in an AI-enabled future.
Presenters
- Joshua Been, Baylor University
- Carrie Johnston and Megan Heuer, Southern Methodist University
- Alex Marden, The University of Texas at Austin
- Audrey Stewart, Texas State University
GISIG AI & Data Collaboration Kickoff Meeting
August 19, 2026 | 9:00-10:00 a.m. Central Time
The TDL GIS Interest Group’s Data Collaboration Subcommittee is expanding its focus to include AI-related topics alongside geospatial work. This kickoff meeting will help shape future conversations around AI applications, emerging tools, and the ways these technologies intersect with data and GIS services in libraries.
Whether you’re already working with AI technologies or simply curious about emerging tools and their applications, you’re invited to join the conversation. The meeting is open to all.
Visit the GISIG AI & Data Collaboration Kickoff Meeting wiki page for additional details.
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