Chatting Isn't Training: Demystifying Memory in LLMs - Choice 360 (my recent article written with two colleagues) www.choice360.org/libtech-insigh… #AI #privacy #memory
Chatting Isn't Training: Demystifying Memory in LLMs - Choice 360
Many librarians worry that AI companies use their chats for training purposes. Not so! This post clears up the misconception.
www.choice360.org
October 16, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Chatting Isn't Training: Demystifying Memory in LLMs - Choice 360 (my recent article written with two colleagues) www.choice360.org/libtech-insigh… #AI #privacy #memory
Our app developer Erik Jones has been making the rounds letting folks know about his Super Shelf Inventory App for Alma! Here is a recent presentation for the Community College League of California. #alma #libtech www.3cmediasolutions.org/privid/47309...
3C Media Solutions
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October 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Our app developer Erik Jones has been making the rounds letting folks know about his Super Shelf Inventory App for Alma! Here is a recent presentation for the Community College League of California. #alma #libtech www.3cmediasolutions.org/privid/47309...
i actually managed to miss this hex record (LibTech, not Pangaea lol), yeah I guess they just called it a day at some point!
October 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
i actually managed to miss this hex record (LibTech, not Pangaea lol), yeah I guess they just called it a day at some point!
Chatting Isn't Training: Demystifying Memory in LLMs www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
Chatting Isn't Training: Demystifying Memory in LLMs - Choice 360
Many librarians worry that AI companies use their chats for training purposes. Not so! This post clears up the misconception.
www.choice360.org
October 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Chatting Isn't Training: Demystifying Memory in LLMs www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
Based on the recent news from the National Library of Sweden it might be of interest to check out my blog post from last year on open source software in libraries in the Nordics (for some context):
www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
February 20, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Based on the recent news from the National Library of Sweden it might be of interest to check out my blog post from last year on open source software in libraries in the Nordics (for some context):
www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
"Using short video lectures, activities, discussion boards, and curated readings, I designed this course to provide hands-on experience with generative AI tools and encourage reflection on how we might align AI with library values." www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
Developing AI Literacy: Reflections on Teaching a Six-week Course for Library Workers - Choice 360
Library workers need hands-on activities to learn AI literacy. Nicole Hennig reflects on her course and the experiences that resonated.
www.choice360.org
March 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
"Using short video lectures, activities, discussion boards, and curated readings, I designed this course to provide hands-on experience with generative AI tools and encourage reflection on how we might align AI with library values." www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
#Code4LibBC 2025: Day 2 lightning talk notes #libtech #c4lbc #libraries #technology https://cynthiang.ca/2025/10/17/code4libbc-2025-day-2-lightning-talk-notes/
October 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
#Code4LibBC 2025: Day 2 lightning talk notes #libtech #c4lbc #libraries #technology https://cynthiang.ca/2025/10/17/code4libbc-2025-day-2-lightning-talk-notes/
LibTech Insights and Clarivate announce AI Literacy Micro-course for Academic Librarians
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clarivate.com/news/libtech...
LibTech Insights and Clarivate announce AI Literacy Micro-course for Academic Librarians | Clarivate
Choice is pleased to announce a free 8 week, newsletter-based course supported by Clarivate and developed by Choice editors, in collaboration with libraries and librarians.
clarivate.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
LibTech Insights and Clarivate announce AI Literacy Micro-course for Academic Librarians
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clarivate.com/news/libtech...
Now on #LTIBlog
Crissandra George, Digital Collections Manager Librarian at Kelvin Smith Library, details how #AI can bring #digitalcollections to life and offer #library users a new way to interact with data ow.ly/TpO750VkeCI
Crissandra George, Digital Collections Manager Librarian at Kelvin Smith Library, details how #AI can bring #digitalcollections to life and offer #library users a new way to interact with data ow.ly/TpO750VkeCI
March 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Now on #LTIBlog
Crissandra George, Digital Collections Manager Librarian at Kelvin Smith Library, details how #AI can bring #digitalcollections to life and offer #library users a new way to interact with data ow.ly/TpO750VkeCI
Crissandra George, Digital Collections Manager Librarian at Kelvin Smith Library, details how #AI can bring #digitalcollections to life and offer #library users a new way to interact with data ow.ly/TpO750VkeCI
I am a new libtech student so there is a lot I don't know, but if as they say there was a corruption in the code, the whole thing should be messed up, not just part. Shame on these people for breaking library ethics!
Convenient. Obviously the sections Trump wants to ignore.
Library Of Congress Offers Shaky Excuse After Key Parts Of Constitution Suddenly Vanish From Website
Conveniently, they're the sections Trump wants to ignore.
www.comicsands.com
August 9, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I am a new libtech student so there is a lot I don't know, but if as they say there was a corruption in the code, the whole thing should be messed up, not just part. Shame on these people for breaking library ethics!
www.choice360.org/libtech-insi... this is a longer more detailed summary of what i said, though it does not include the final appeal ruling since that was only announced like an hour ago at most
The Internet Archive Lawsuit Enters its Appeal Stage - Choice 360
Hachette v. Internet Archive has started its appeal trial. We catch up on this important case for digital libraries.
www.choice360.org
September 4, 2024 at 5:19 PM
www.choice360.org/libtech-insi... this is a longer more detailed summary of what i said, though it does not include the final appeal ruling since that was only announced like an hour ago at most
come join my team at the University of Minnesota Libraries!
we're looking for someone with experience in containers/Kubernetes preferably in cloud environments (especially Azure)
hybrid but extremely flexible.
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/370112
#libtech
we're looking for someone with experience in containers/Kubernetes preferably in cloud environments (especially Azure)
hybrid but extremely flexible.
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/370112
#libtech
Careers
hr.myu.umn.edu
September 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
come join my team at the University of Minnesota Libraries!
we're looking for someone with experience in containers/Kubernetes preferably in cloud environments (especially Azure)
hybrid but extremely flexible.
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/370112
#libtech
we're looking for someone with experience in containers/Kubernetes preferably in cloud environments (especially Azure)
hybrid but extremely flexible.
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/370112
#libtech
Interested in learning more about AI literacy and how to embed these concepts in your instruction? Check out this free, eight-week microcourse from Clarivate/LibTech Insights: www.choice360.org/ai-literacy-...
AI literacy essentials for academic libraries - Choice 360
generative AI literacy for academic library
www.choice360.org
July 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Interested in learning more about AI literacy and how to embed these concepts in your instruction? Check out this free, eight-week microcourse from Clarivate/LibTech Insights: www.choice360.org/ai-literacy-...
Trusted Guides: How Academic Libraries Can Bridge the AI Divide - Choice 360 https://www.choice360.org/libtech-insight/trusted-guides-how-academic-libraries-can-bridge-the-ai-divide/ #AI #libraries (good points here)
March 28, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Trusted Guides: How Academic Libraries Can Bridge the AI Divide - Choice 360 https://www.choice360.org/libtech-insight/trusted-guides-how-academic-libraries-can-bridge-the-ai-divide/ #AI #libraries (good points here)
Pay some companies to develop open source hardware reference designs for OCP EvenStar stuff! Go do hardware for any of the software stacks above! Go, nations, make good communications tech!
As was the buzz of 2011, liberation technology! #libtech
www.opencompute.org/blog/radio-a...
As was the buzz of 2011, liberation technology! #libtech
www.opencompute.org/blog/radio-a...
Open Compute Project
www.opencompute.org
March 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Pay some companies to develop open source hardware reference designs for OCP EvenStar stuff! Go do hardware for any of the software stacks above! Go, nations, make good communications tech!
As was the buzz of 2011, liberation technology! #libtech
www.opencompute.org/blog/radio-a...
As was the buzz of 2011, liberation technology! #libtech
www.opencompute.org/blog/radio-a...
Considering RAG when Evaluating Generative AI Tools https://www.choice360.org/libtech-insight/considering-rag-when-evaluating-generative-ai-tools/ (RAG is a term librarians should know) #AI #libraries
Considering RAG when Evaluating Generative AI Tools - Choice 360
Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) in generative AI is the difference between an okay research tool and a great one. What you need to know.
www.choice360.org
May 15, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Considering RAG when Evaluating Generative AI Tools https://www.choice360.org/libtech-insight/considering-rag-when-evaluating-generative-ai-tools/ (RAG is a term librarians should know) #AI #libraries
Beyond ChatGPT: Gary Price's Top AI Tools for Librarians - Choice 360 https://www.choice360.org/libtech-insight/beyond-chatgpt-gary-prices-top-ai-tools-for-librarians/ #AI #tools
Beyond ChatGPT: Gary Price's Top AI Tools for Librarians - Choice 360
ChatGPT has gotten a lot of press, but it isn't the only AI tool librarians have at their fingertips. Gary Price offers five suggestions.
www.choice360.org
January 9, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Beyond ChatGPT: Gary Price's Top AI Tools for Librarians - Choice 360 https://www.choice360.org/libtech-insight/beyond-chatgpt-gary-prices-top-ai-tools-for-librarians/ #AI #tools
A new resource that promises to be well worth the follow!
"AI Tools for Academic Libraries"
Announcing Our New Blog Series with the Ontario Council of University Libraries - Choice 360 www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
"AI Tools for Academic Libraries"
Announcing Our New Blog Series with the Ontario Council of University Libraries - Choice 360 www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
Announcing Our New Blog Series with the Ontario Council of University Libraries - Choice 360
LibTech Insights announces a partnership with the Ontario Council of University Libraries to evaluate AI tools for academic libraries.
www.choice360.org
August 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A new resource that promises to be well worth the follow!
"AI Tools for Academic Libraries"
Announcing Our New Blog Series with the Ontario Council of University Libraries - Choice 360 www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
"AI Tools for Academic Libraries"
Announcing Our New Blog Series with the Ontario Council of University Libraries - Choice 360 www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
Ordered a new libtech board for pow and all around mountain. My bataleon board is too flex, and main purpose is part. So excited to get the new board in on Tuesday. Just in time for second winter and the next mammoth trip 😮💨
March 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Ordered a new libtech board for pow and all around mountain. My bataleon board is too flex, and main purpose is part. So excited to get the new board in on Tuesday. Just in time for second winter and the next mammoth trip 😮💨
#Presentation: How to stay web accessible: Applying #WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 #websites #a11y #weba11y #libtech #code4lib #c4lbc https://cynthiang.ca/2025/10/16/presentation-how-to-stay-web-accessible-applying-wcag-2-1-2-2/
October 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
#Presentation: How to stay web accessible: Applying #WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 #websites #a11y #weba11y #libtech #code4lib #c4lbc https://cynthiang.ca/2025/10/16/presentation-how-to-stay-web-accessible-applying-wcag-2-1-2-2/
Here’s last week’s post: www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
Librarians' Guide to Answering Students' Technical Questions about AI - Choice 360
Nicole Hennig walks librarians through technical questions students and patrons might ask about generative AI and the best ways to answer.
www.choice360.org
May 27, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Here’s last week’s post: www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...
LibTech Insights and Clarivate announce AI Literacy Micro-course for Academic Librarians librarytechnology.org/pr/31467
LibTech Insights and Clarivate announce AI Literacy Micro-course for Academic Librarians
Press Release: LibTech Insights and Clarivate announce AI Literacy Micro-course for Academic Librarians. Choice announced a free eight-week, newsletter-based course supported by Clarivate and develop...
librarytechnology.org
June 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
LibTech Insights and Clarivate announce AI Literacy Micro-course for Academic Librarians librarytechnology.org/pr/31467
William Jensen Mangerøy from Uni of Bergen Library on trying AI/ML for subject headings and descriptive cataloging.
Annif and Mesh on demand pretty good for subject headings; ChatGPT4 less so
Normalisation rules for Ex Libris Alma https://github.com/carinath/ubb-norcat-norms
#LibTech
Annif and Mesh on demand pretty good for subject headings; ChatGPT4 less so
Normalisation rules for Ex Libris Alma https://github.com/carinath/ubb-norcat-norms
#LibTech
GitHub - carinath/ubb-norcat-norms: Ubb-norcat-norms is a set of normalization rules for automating repetative cataloging of external records in Ex Libris' Alma.
Ubb-norcat-norms is a set of normalization rules for automating repetative cataloging of external records in Ex Libris' Alma. - GitHub - carinath/ubb-norcat-norms: Ubb-norcat-norms is a set of...
github.com
December 2, 2024 at 10:57 AM
William Jensen Mangerøy from Uni of Bergen Library on trying AI/ML for subject headings and descriptive cataloging.
Annif and Mesh on demand pretty good for subject headings; ChatGPT4 less so
Normalisation rules for Ex Libris Alma https://github.com/carinath/ubb-norcat-norms
#LibTech
Annif and Mesh on demand pretty good for subject headings; ChatGPT4 less so
Normalisation rules for Ex Libris Alma https://github.com/carinath/ubb-norcat-norms
#LibTech
Librarians' Guide to Answering Students' Ethical Questions about AI - Choice 360 https://www.choice360.org/libtech-insight/librarians-guide-to-answering-students-ethical-questions-about-ai/ (my 2nd of 3 posts, final one comes out next Monday with practical questions)
Librarians' Guide to Answering Students' Ethical Questions about AI - Choice 360
Students come to librarians with many ethical questions about AI and ChatGPT. Here's how to answer questions about deepfakes, bias, and copyright.
www.choice360.org
May 27, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Librarians' Guide to Answering Students' Ethical Questions about AI - Choice 360 https://www.choice360.org/libtech-insight/librarians-guide-to-answering-students-ethical-questions-about-ai/ (my 2nd of 3 posts, final one comes out next Monday with practical questions)