Design & Deliver: Crafting Dynamic Posters and Engaging Lightning Talks
When: March 11, 2025, 1:00pm-2:00pm EST.
Where: Zoom
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This interactive course explores the art of transforming a concise research abstract or program description into a dynamic and visually compelling poster presentation or lightning talk. Participants will learn strategies for translating complex information into accessible and engaging presentations, helping you find your story and tell it well in your own unique voice. Techniques such as persuasive writing approaches, authentic and purposeful messaging, effective layout design, impactful use of color and typography, and information visualization styles will guide you as you create a shared experience with your audience that will jumpstart the conversation you both want to have. Various tools will also be explored to streamline your workflow, all just in time for the MLA and the Liberty Chapter Annual meeting.
AI implementation in Health Sciences Librarianship: A Panel Discussion
When: April 8, 2025, 12:00pm – 1:30pm EST
Where: Zoom
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This panel discussion will give members the opportunity to discover ways to get started with AI implementation at their institutions. It will also support librarians who are already actively implementing AI with idea development, help in navigating conversations around AI use in education and research, and showcase how the librarian is well suited to support constituents in its ethical uses.
Speakers:
- Gloria Willson, MLIS, MPH, Director of Education & Research Services, Levy Library, Icahn School of Medicine
- Irma Qavolli, MSLIS, Information Services Librarian, Scott Memorial Library, Thomas Jefferson University
- Fred Lapola, MLS, Head Data Services, NYU Health Sciences Library, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health
- Amanda Adams, MLS, Evidence-Based Practice Librarian, CMSRU Library, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital
