Of possible interest:
Second Call for applications for 2022 IDEA (Innovation, Disruption, Enquiry, Access) Institute on Artificial Intelligence
Application deadline: February 1, 2022
Notification of acceptance: March 1, 2022
We invite applications for the inaugural IDEA (Innovation, Disruption, Enquiry, Access) Institute on Artificial Intelligence (AI). We are seeking library and information professionals
holding full-time positions in US institutions interested in enhancing and applying their knowledge of AI in their workplace, to participate in the Institute.
Funded by the Institute
of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the IDEA Institute offers a one-week of intensive learning and practical experience in AI applications in library and information environments. The second Institute
will be held at The University of Texas at Austin on July 10-15, 2022 (dates are tentative, pending COVID-19 circumstances).
We are seeking 15 IMLS-funded Fellows. IMLS-funded Fellows will have their Institute expenses covered (housing, meals, and program fee) and will only be responsible for the cost of their
transportation.
Our priority is to recruit and create a cohort of Fellows who will represent diverse socio-demographic backgrounds, types of positions, types of libraries, and capacities of implementing
AI in their workplace. We are recruiting applicants who:
IDEA Fellows will be chosen through a competitive selection process.
APPLY at https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tUXhbqQ4PweVBc
Applications will be accepted until February 1, 2022. Fellows accepted to the Institute will be notified on March 1, 2022.
The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) and American Library Association (ALA) are Institute partners. For more information, see http://idea.infosci.utk.eduor
direct questions to Soo Young Rieh at [log in to unmask]
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Dania Bilal, Professor
Inclusive Design; Inclusive Education.
University of Tennessee
School of Information Sciences
1345 Circle Park, Suite 451
Knoxville, TN 37996
Zoom Room: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/8365393894
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Leader of ASIS&T Middle East Regional Chapter
Co-Founder of ASIS&T SIG AI
Thank you and I hope you will consider participating!
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Dr. Cindy C. Welch
Clinical Associate Professor
School of Information Sciences
University of Tennessee
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Phone: 865-974-7918
Zoom:
https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/8487027108