Conference
Artificial Intelligence in Libraries

International Conference of the Committee for the Support of Libraries

Mon, 02.12.2024
9:00 AM - 18:00 Goethe-Institut Athen

The Organizing Committee for Library Support (OEEB) invites you to the International Conference "Artificial Intelligence in Libraries."

The conference will focus on best practices for integrating Artificial Intelligence technologies into libraries, archives, and research centers, aiming to enhance the professional development of Greek librarians and information specialists. Presentations will cover topics such as cataloging using AI, digital preservation, data analysis, and service personalization, offering substantial solutions for improving efficiency, resource management, and access to information.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts from Germany, Spain, Norway, the United Kingdom, and Greece and exchange ideas on how Artificial Intelligence can enhance workflows and contribute to the evolving role of libraries in the digital age.

Useful Information:

– Lectures will be held in English.
– Participation is free but a separate pre-registration for is required. 
– Livestreaming in real time will be possible.
– Certificates of participation will be available on request to Nikoletta.Stathopoulou@goethe.de
– The presentations will be publicly available on YouTube and on the Committee's website

About the Organizing Committee:

The Organizing Committee for the Promotion of Libraries was established in 2003 and represents a model for equal and equal representation and cooperation of the institutions involved, with the aim of offering knowledge and support to the Greek library community in order to improve the services provided.

The members of the Committee are made up of the following institutions: Goethe-Institut Athen ; Instituto Cervantes de Atenas; American Center of the U.S. Embassy in Athens ; Library of the Hellenic Parliament ; National Library of Greece ; Eugenides Foundation ; Music Library of Greece "Lilian Voudouri", Friends of Music Society ; Association of Greek Librarians and Information Scientists (EEBEP); National Documentation Center; “Diavazontas Megalono” ; British School at Athens, Library; Municipal Library of New Philadelphia - New Chalcedona.