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The March installment of OCUL’s Beyond the Algorithm Reading Club explores the topic of AI sycophancy. Read the month’s curated article, watch an expert guest interview, and join one of two community discussions to reflect and share on this oft-overlooked topic when it comes to ethical and responsible AI.
Join OCUL on April 13 for a special discussion with Learning Services Librarian Lorisia MacLeod as she covers a brief overview of Indigenous librarianship, plus speaks to the recruitment and retention of Indigenous information students and staff based on her personal experiences.
The next session in the OCUL AI Exchange welcomes Toronto Metropolitan University Libraries to share how their new workshop series helps students, staff, and faculty build confidence and clarity in working with AI. Session attendees will receive sample workshop activities, slides, and practical resources – all ready to adapt for local teaching, learning, or professional practice.
In this progress update, OCUL moves forward its exploration of AI and machine learning for responsible, ethical use in academic libraries. Two pilot projects reach major milestones and an expanded capacity building program offers learning opportunities across online events, a blog partnership, and curated reading club.