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Elissa Malespina
Teacher Librarian
Science Park High School

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Elissa Malespina is a veteran award award-winning school librarian, educational consultant, and author of the AI School Librarians Newsletter. With over 25 years in education, she specializes in helping schools integrate emerging technologies, particularly AI, into library and classroom practices. Elissa teaches the ISTE U course on Future Ready Librarianship and speaks nationally on AI, digital literacy, and intellectual freedom.

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School Librarian Playground


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Play and explore the future of school libraries! Our interactive tech playground allows hands-on tinkering with the latest tools and trends. From digital curation to maker spaces and beyond, this session will re-energize your passion for innovation through immersive demos and PLAY! School librarians are so fun!
Let’s Get Ethical, Ethical: How Librarians Can Educate on Ethics & AI


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We will explore the ethical implications of integrating AI in the library. As AI technologies become increasingly prevalent, it is crucial to understand how to use these tools responsibly. This session will provide attendees with practical strategies to ensure AI is used in ways that uphold ethical standards.

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