Join us at The New York State School Library Educational Leadership Institute, a summer event dedicated to exploring how AI is reshaping school libraries and empowering librarians to guide their school communities through this evolving information ecosystem. 

📅 Dates: July 31–August 1
📍 Location: OCM BOCES, Syracuse
🎤 Featured Presenter: Lindsay Cesari, National Board Certified NYS School Librarian (@bee_in_the_library)
💵 Cost: $75

Over two days, participants will:

• Gain a foundational understanding of how artificial intelligence works—its mechanics and potential

• Explore ethical dimensions and considerations surrounding AI in education

• Tackle key issues such as media literacy next-generation, academic integrity, and the provocative question: Is the research paper dead?

• Investigate the impact of AI-generated books on reading, literacy, and library collections

• Work hands-on with the PreK–12 AI Scope and Sequence developed by SLSA of NY, contributing collaboratively to a shared lesson pool aligned with its strands

• Focus on using picture books to effectively introduce AI concepts to young learners

Attend to strengthen your AI literacy, deepen your instructional librarian toolkit, and become a leader in shaping ethical, innovative school library programs.