{"title":"Mike McQueen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMike McQueen\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful resources tailored for education professionals, with a particular focus on integrating technology in learning environments. His works provide practical guidance on contemporary tools, making complex subjects accessible for librarians and educators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a blend of \u003cem\u003eeducational theory\u003c\/em\u003e and hands-on applications that support effective teaching and information management. McQueen’s contributions are valuable for those seeking to enhance their skill set in an evolving digital landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ai-toolkit-for-librarians-by-mike-mcqueen-9798216195771","title":"The AI Toolkit for Librarians","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you integrate AI into the library in an accessible and equitable way? This book shows you how!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe AI Toolkit for Librarians\u003c\/em\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244465729772,"sku":"9798216195771","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798216195771-the-ai-toolkit-for-librarians-1.jpg?v=1787997447"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mike-mcqueen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}