Activating AI Education and Algorithmic Literacy at Toronto Public Library

A webinar exploring how Toronto Public Library is fostering digital literacy in emerging technologies. This session will showcase efforts to empower individuals within both local and global communities by building knowledge, expanding resources, and equipping people with essential skills to navigate the digital world safely. By enhancing digital literacy, the program helps participants think critically about information, recognize misinformation and disinformation, and understand algorithmic biases.

The webinar will cover:

  • Innovative programming and impactful partnerships
  • Staff training initiatives
  • Key lessons, successes, and measurable impacts
  • Advocacy efforts in the digital literacy space
  • Highlights from Toronto Public Library "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence" program

Presenter:

Fiona O'Connor, Senior Services Specialist, Digital Literacy Initiatives, Toronto Public Library

This webinar is for those interested in programming related to algorithmic literacy.

This webinar will be offered using Zoom. Speakers or a headset for listening to the presentation are required. Closed captioning is available in the Zoom platform. You may interact with the presenter and ask questions through text-based chat. The webinar will be recorded and the link to the recording shared with registrants shortly after the live event.

For questions or additional information, please contact Ninah Moore at nmoore@ala.org