Technology

AI translations lack the beauty of Shakespeare’s verse in every sense. But they provide on-ramps to enjoy it.

School librarian Jean Darnell prompted ChatGPT to write a paper on Black history, and the result had glaring omissions. That's just one part of the problem, she says.

Librarians should be attuned to alternative reading options so that blind and low-vision students have the same access to books as their sighted peers.

If our goal is to prep students for high-stakes tests, they won't stand a chance against AI. Changing the outcomes of education becomes the imperative, says Christopher Dede. 

SLJ's most viewed stories of the past seven days address peer-to-peer advice for school librarians and the impact of censorship.

AI tools like ChatGPT are advancing by the day. Here's how librarians are using them, plus an overview of valuable AI tools and terms.

The Digital Public Library of America has launched The Banned Book Club, offering free access to e-books and audiobooks in areas where the titles have been restricted or banned.

School libraries are focusing less on technology since the pandemic. But AI and its role in education are top of mind, our latest survey shows.

Attempts to restrict access to digital materials have been led largely by conservative parent groups and political activists who claim they are protecting students from “obscene” materials.