The Visible Minority Librarians of Canada (ViMLoC) invite you to join us for an insightful session featuring Janice Kung, on how Generative AI (GenAI) is fundamentally reshaping how information is created, organized, and accessed. Join us to find out how libraries can ensure their services and resources remain equitable, inclusive, and ethical.

Date and time: February 3, 2026; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM -11:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT

Registration: This free presentation is sponsored by ViMLoC. Please register via this Zoom link.

Generative AI (GenAI) is fundamentally reshaping how information is created, organized, and accessed. As this technology evolves, how can libraries ensure their services and resources remain equitable, inclusive, and ethical? This session will explore the challenges and opportunities GenAI presents for librarians serving diverse communities and will focus on the following key areas:

• Mechanics of Bias: Understanding how GenAI works and how to use it effectively,
• Ethical Implementation: Ensuring GenAI adoption does not widen existing digital and information equity gaps,
• Strategic Advocacy: Positioning librarians (and libraries?) as leading institutional voices for AI literacy initiatives. 

Attendees will gain practical strategies for a proactive response, from staff training and offering AI literacy sessions to fostering communities of practice and collaborating with partners to meet the growing demand for AI-related guidance. 

Bio: Janice Kung is a Health Librarian at the University of Alberta. She was also the Visiting Program Officer for AI and Library Services in 2025 with the Canadian Association of Research Libraries. Her professional interests include generative AI’s impact on libraries, systematic reviews, responsible research metrics, and integrating effective pedagogy into library instruction.