Programme for the afternoon
1.30 pm
Welcome and introductory presentation.
Justified caution? AI and the library and information profession
This presentation reflects on the results of CILIP's survey of AI in the UK profession exploring the current use and attitudes towards AI. It seems to be early days with some development of policy, many AI literacy offerings, and tentative uptake of AI in library services.
Presenter - Andrew Cox
2.30 pm
A brief Chair's overview of UKeiG activity over 2025
2.40 pm
Using AI to manage the digital heap
Dr James Lappin of the Government Digital Service (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) will discuss the GDS's recently published 'AI Insights - Using AI to manage the digital heap.' 'The vast majority of content created by government takes the form of unstructured data. Unstructured data is the content that your organisation holds in its document repositories, collaboration systems and communication systems, which typically includes documents, posts, chat messages, emails, images and recordings. Efficient management of this data is vital for enabling organisations to operate effectively and account for their actions and decisions.'
The presentation highlights a range of ways in which an organisation can integrate AI and data science techniques into their overall approach to applying retention rules to live and inactive legacy content.
3. 30 pm
Innovative education in scholarly communication and open research at the University of Essex
An ambition to diversify the way scholarly communication and open research training is delivered underpins much of the work of the University of Essex’s Research Services Team. In this presentation, Hannah Crago (Open Research Development Librarian) and Liam Bullingham (Assistant Director - Academic and Research Services) will discuss some key developments in this area, including gamification of topics such as open access publishing and copyright, alongside providing both students and researchers hands on experience of diamond open access through the Essex Student Journal.
4 pm
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Booking and payment
The course costs:
• UKeiG/CILIP members: FREE
•
Non-members
£35 + VAT
• Employer Partner staff £20 + VAT (Please contact your rep or email employerpartners@cilip.org.uk
for the discount code)
Credit and debit cards are the preferred method of payment. Invoices are available on request using the online ‘bill me’ option.
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