(via Rachel Rosekind, Contra Costa Library Commission)
The ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table seeks presentation proposals for its upcoming “Afternoon of Social Justice”, which will take place online via Zoom Monday, August 4. The theme is “Artificial Intelligence”. The event will be free and open to the public, but advance registration is required and will open in early July.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a controversial and critical topic across numerous sectors that extend far beyond the domain of Library and Information Science. Its production, proliferation, and applications have vast social justice implications and human impacts that call for greater recognition and critical reflection. We hope to foster this learning opportunity at our 2025 event.
We are interested in dynamic presentations that explore AI’s vast and varied terrain. Here are some of the topics we are hoping speakers and attendees will explore through presentations and facilitated discussion.
- Bias (algorithmic, human, racial)
- Ethics of/in AI
- Carceral applications of AI
- AI and immigrant communities
- Digital equity and divide
- Militarization
- Critical approaches to Using and Teaching AI in different LIS settings/populations, e.g., academic libraries, schools, archives
- Labor, capitalism, and workforce/place issues (beyond LIS)
- Applications in public policy and provision of public services
Please submit your proposal using this form by Wednesday, June 18.
Our planning team will review your proposal and respond as soon as possible. We anticipate a robust number of applicants and will make every attempt to be inclusive and accommodating of multiple perspectives and speaker availability. Please note that a small honorarium will be provided to all speakers who are not ALA members.