Hub for Artificial Intelligence Research in the Archives
Rebecca Y. Bayeck, Utah State University

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The Hub for Artificial Intelligence Research in Archives (HAIRA) emerged from the desire to create a platform where archivists, curators, librarians and anyone curious about artificial intelligence (AI) could be educated or could learn about AI and its application in archival spaces. The project builds on AI research conducted by scholars in critical race, internet and digital research to inform, educate, and spark conversation about AI in archives. This project also interrogates and situates the library’s and archivist’s roles in AI research and debates. HAIRA emerged from the successful webinar series on Emerging Technologies, Big Data, and Archives.

The webinar was attended by more than a thousand archivists, curators, and archivists. The attendance of over 1000 people was an indicator of the need for archivists, curators, librarians, and people interested in AI to have a space to learn about AI and its implications. In the webinar post-survey, attendees also expressed the desire for a space where they could learn about AI and its applications in archival spaces.

In November 2020, we received funding from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) that included the creation of a space for learning about AI, the launch of a website, and an introductory course on AI. Our first module “Demystifying AI” in June 2021 had 300 enrollees. This shows the need for AI literacy among library professional and the innovative aspect of our project is that it targets librarians, archivists, and other AI enthusiasts at different levels in their careers. This work advances AI literacy among librarians, curators, archivists, and any other person interested.

Using Google Colab and Alma’s Analytics API to create a Library Data Dashboard
Jill Locascio, SUNY College of Optometry

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This innovation enables librarians to efficiently share their library data to a wide audience in a clear and concise manner. The SUNY College of Optometry utilized Google Colab to execute a Python script that imports data from Alma Analytics into a Google Sheet via Alma’s Analytics API, which is then used to create self-updating visualizations that can be embedded on a web page, allowing librarians to build their own library data dashboard.

Simplifying Electronic Resources Updates for Users
Sonali Sugrim,Queens College, CUNY

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Electronic Resources change frequently during their lifecycle from evaluation, to acquisitions, to renewal or cancellation. It is necessary to keep users abreast of these changes through effective communication. These changes to electronic resources when left unattended may impact access and can challenging for library professionals and users to keep up with. As such, I utilized the System Status Management system from Springshare to create the Electronic Resources Status Dashboard. In addition, I, provide an update via email and a MS Teams post for internal library users as well as add a post to the Electronic Resources Status Dashboard for all users. This has helped to streamline electronic resources communication for both internal and external library users.

Library professional and users can now review the Electronic Resources Status Dashboard for updates on the library’s electronic resources. Updates include notices on cancellation, new items and discontinued items.

In addition, this Electronic Resources Status Dashboard has been linked to the A-Z Database Page, FAQ page and other LibGuides.
This new feature has streamlined the library’s reference services and allows for more efficient turnaround on access related questions as both library professionals and users can review and keep up to date.

Electronic Resources Status Dashboard: https://qc-cuny.libanswers.com/systems?m=view_posts

The Technology from Sage Innovators Award applicant will need the following information in order to complete the online application.

* = Required

Title*
(100 character limit) 

Describe Your Innovation*
(500 character limit) 

Recognition
Indicate how the applicant’s library may recognize or has recognized the award-winning innovation and associated team members (300 character limit)

ER&L Track*
Indicate to which ER&L track this innovation maps:

1. E-Resources Management & Licensing
2. Collection Development & Assessment
3. Organizational Strategies
4. External Relationships
5. User Experience & Promotion
6. Scholarly Communications & Library Publishing

Criteria*
Winning innovations should meet one or more of the following criteria. You will be asked to select the appropriate criteria at the time of submission.

• Quality. The innovation uses technology to increase the quality of the library offerings or the quality of the student, faculty or staff experience.
• Efficiency. There is evidence that the innovation contributes to a more efficient way of doing things. Patron ratings, perceptions of faculty or administration, and pre- and post-comparison of time involved are examples of evidence.
• Cost-Effectiveness. There is evidence that the innovation adds value to the library while at the same time containing or reducing costs. Cost data will serve as evidence.
• Usage. The innovation increases the use of library holdings, librarian services, and/or librarian expertise.
• Replication. The innovation can be replicated at other libraries.
• Creativity. The innovation should be original or novel in approach.
• Timeliness. The innovation should be no more than two years old at the library but must have been around long enough to have been evaluated sufficiently so that it meets the criteria.
• Other. Other ways that innovation is worthy of this award.

ER&L 2023 Proposal
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