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Welcome to the 2025 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference! We are thrilled to have you joining us for this incredible professional development and networking opportunity.

Registration Desk
Make sure you check in to the conference at our registration desk before heading off to any meals or sessions! Here you can pick up your name tag and ask any questions you might have. The registration desk will be open from 6:45 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 8, and from 6:45 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, May 9.

Using the Sched App
Use this app to build your personalized conference schedule! You will find some things have already been added to your schedule (such as meals and key speakers), but everything else is up to you.

We also encourage you to turn on the "Public Profile & Schedule" option under the "My Account" tab. This will add you to the public attendee list, helping you to connect with other delegates and helping them connect with you. This is optional.

Conference Sponsors
SLA gratefully acknowledges our many event sponsors. Without their generous support, this conference would not be possible! Here is the list of our sponsors:
  1. Platinum Level: Library Bound Inc. and Regina Public Library
  2. Gold Level: Saskatoon Public Library
  3. Silver Level: CVS Midwest Tape, University of Saskatchewan - University Library, and United Library Services
  4. Bronze Level: Bravo Tango, Britannica Digital Learning, Clarivate, OverDrive, Palliser Regional Library, Southeast Regional Library, University of Regina, Wheatland Regional Library, and Wintergreen Learning Materials

Exhibitors
Make sure to visit the Exhibitor Hall located in the Gallery A! The Exhibitor Hall will be open on Thursday, May 8 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, with the Exhibitor Social to follow from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join us at the social for appetizers, drinks, and a chance to learn more about our exhibitors!

Here is the list of our exhibitors:
  • Carr McLean Ltd.
  • Creative Kids Saskatchewan
  • CVS Midwest Tape
  • Law Society of Saskatchewan, Legal Resources
  • Lung Saskatchewan
  • Prison Library Sub-committee
  • Provincial Library & Literacy Office, Government of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Council for Archives & Archivists Inc.
  • Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation
  • SaskBooks
  • Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism
  • Shadowpaw Press
  • Turning the Tide Bookstore
  • United Library Services
  • University of Regina Press
Thursday May 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Presented by Ann Liang

Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming libraries and empowering professionals to streamline daily tasks—but at what cost? This session delves into evaluating AI's potential in your work while highlighting its strengths and weaknesses and it will also touch on how AI has affected publishers and databases, and the pressing ethical concerns around privacy, misinformation, copyright, and licensing agreements. Delve into all the issues you need to know about when considering policies for the use of AI while balancing innovation with integrity and ensuring AI supports your library’s mission while fostering trust and accountability with stakeholders.
Speakers
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Ann Liang

Business Librarian, University of Saskatchewan
Ann Liang is a Business Librarian at the University of Saskatchewan, where she specializes in teaching marketing research, analyzing data sets, and exploring emerging technology trends. With a background that bridges science and the humanities—holding a B.Sc. in Biology and a B.A... Read More →
Thursday May 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Gallery D

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