{"product_id":"the-ai-toolkit-for-librarians-hardcover","title":"The AI Toolkit for Librarians - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMike McQueen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do you integrate AI into the library in an accessible and equitable way? This book shows you how!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe AI Toolkit for Librarians\u003c\/i\u003e offers a clear and encouraging way to make sense of today's fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Written for academic, public, and K-12 settings, it helps readers understand how AI fits into everyday library work while staying grounded in the values of access, equity, and learning. The book explores AI's biggest opportunities and challenges, breaks down essential concepts in everyday language, and shows how AI can strengthen reading, writing, research, instruction, and programming. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each chapter includes practical strategies, Quick Tips, discussion questions, and interviews with 25 respected leaders representing a variety of library settings and roles. Throughout the book, real-life examples and personal experiences help make these ideas practical and relatable. The AI storytelling chapter includes a ready-to-use AI Playground Event, a 90-minute workshop that invites learners of any age or skill level to explore AI through a fun, hands-on approach. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book concludes with the Bridge Framework for AI Readiness, a simple model that helps libraries move from experimenting with AI to adopting it in thoughtful, ethical, and sustainable ways.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike McQueen \u003c\/b\u003eis the librarian at Missouri School for the Blind. Mike has authored several professional books that explore connections between literacy, libraries, and technology. He loves speaking at conferences and leading AI workshops with schools, libraries, and other organizations. Mike is also designing a series of online courses to help librarians build confidence, take initiative, and become leaders in the age of AI. To explore his podcast, ePortfolio, and professional development offerings, visit www.MikeMcQueen.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 11, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53521544020275,"sku":"9798216195764","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/C8o-FSIl2g9798216195764.webp?v=1781953971","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-ai-toolkit-for-librarians-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}