MLA Youth Services Spring Training

Presented by the Youth Services Community of Interest, our Spring Training is a flexible, personable way to engage in topics that matter to you and your library. The morning will include one large group sessions and the afternoon will consist of three breakout, small group sessions that will be led by you, the attendees. Share your unique knowledge and learn from your amazing peers across the state! 

Friday, April 25th

Check-in: 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Spring Training Sessions: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Daniel Boone Regional Library

100 W Broadway

Columbia, MO 65203

Registration Cost

• MLA Member - $15
• Non-Member - $25

Lunch will be provided.

The registration deadline is Monday, April 14th, 2025. 

Payment must be received in advance of the event. Payment can be made online via credit card or via check to the below address:

Missouri Library Association

PO Box 684

Jefferson City, MO 65102

Cancellations and refunds can be requested up to Monday, April 14th, 2025. Following this date, there will be no refunds provided as we will have already ordered the food. For refund inquiries, please contact MLAC2C@molib.org. 

Presentation Information:

Artificial Intelligence Primer

Presented by Bob Martin, Tech Integration Specialist

MOREnet, University of Missouri

Before you can dive into the deep world of artificial intelligence, you need to know some basics. Understanding the basic premises of how AI works and what happens when you "prompt" a tool are critical to learning to use the tools you hear about effectively. Let’s break down those basics and discuss what to look for in a tool, how to ask questions, and interact with tools in ways that return more accurate and useful responses.

This session will be hands-on and involve web-based activities. Please bring a laptop or Chromebook if you can. We will have a limited number of devices available for those without to borrow. 

We would love your feedback on up to three (3) topics to discuss during the small group breakout sessions. Please feel free to complete the following Google Form anytime between now and April 14 if you have additional topics you want to cover after your registration is submitted:

Sponsored by the Youth Services Community of Interest (YSCI), Missouri Library Association.