Elsevier Library Futures Forum 2025
Gen AI for Research and Discovery: Navigating opportunities and challenges
About the event
Join us for the Library Futures Forum during ACRL to explore the dynamic intersection of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and research discovery in academic libraries. This event is tailored to academic library workers who want to discuss and learn more about GenAI technology and its ability to enable student success while ensuring they discover the most trusted full-text research. Hear from experts in the library community who are experienced in GenAI. Participate in small peer group discussions and dive into topics such as GenAI research & discovery tools, research efficiency, and integration. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and share your insights!
Date: April 2, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Venue: Hilton Minneapolis Marquette Ballroom, 2nd Floor 1001 S Marquette Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403
There is no charge to attend.
Agenda
More details are coming soon.
Time | Program |
8:00 - 9:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast |
9:00 - 9:10 AM | Welcome & Introduction |
9:10- 9:30 AM | GenAI Icebreaker Activity |
9:30 - 10:10 AM | GenAI with our Community Get an inside look at how Gen AI and Elsevier’s curated content enhance research efficiency. Discover key differentiators, behind-the-scenes insights, and answers to your top questions in this interactive session. Speaker: Judson Dunham, Senior Director of Product Management for ScienceDirect, Elsevier |
10:10 - 10:30 AM | Break |
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Moderated Panel Discussion Speakers: Odile Harter, Head of Library Engagement and Experience, Services for Academic Programs, Harvard Library Russell Michalak, Library Director, Goldey-Beacom College Emily Singley, Vice President, North American Library Relations, Elsevier Borui Zhang, Natural Language Processing Specialist, George A Smathers Libraries, University of Florida |
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM | Roundtable Topic Discussions |
12:00 - 12:45 PM | Networking Lunch |
12:45 - 1:40 PM | Discussion Wrap Up |
1:30 – 1:40 PM | Roundtable Reflections & Takeaways |
1:40 - 1:50 PM | Icebreaker Replay |
1:50 – 2:00 PM | Future Engagement & Closing Remarks |
Please register to join us for our forum to discuss the future of libraries and academic research.
Speakers
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Odile Harter
Head of Library Engagement and Experience, Services for Academic Programs
Harvard Library
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Russell Michalak
Director of Library and Archives
Goldey-Beacom College
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Borui Zhang
Natural Language Processing Specialist
George A Smathers Libraries, University of Florida
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