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Generative AI in Libraries (GAIL) Virtual Conference

Coming Soon: 2026 Call for Proposals

Watch this space, and your favorite library listservs, for details when our Call for Proposals opens. 

Evaluation Criteria

1. Relevance to Conference Objective and Tracks

  • Alignment with the conference's objective and tracks, focusing on generative AI applications in libraries.
  • Potential to contribute to the advancement of library services, instruction, resources management, user engagement, public services, and research support.

2. Innovation and Originality

  • Demonstrates a novel application or innovative use of generative AI that addresses a specific need or challenge in libraries.
  • Demonstrates originality and innovation for theory, practice, research, or pedagogy.

3. Impact and Value to Libraries

  • Demonstrates potential impact on enhancing library services, improving user experience, supporting research and learning or contributing to the library community.
  • Consideration of the proposed AI application or practices' adaptability to other libraries or contexts 

4. Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion

  • Contributes to diversity in perspectives, disciplines, and methodologies
  • Demonstrates a commitment to equitable access, cultural responsiveness, or inclusivity in a way that could be broadly applicable or innovative within libraries

5. Presentation and Clarity

  • The proposal is clear, concise, and well-organized