Academic libraries are uniquely positioned to take the lead on campus as AI reshapes teaching, learning, and scholarship. This session explores how our library has moved beyond reactive conversations to proactively shaping institutional AI strategy through the work of Concordia University, St. Paul's Library and Curriculum and Instruction Center (CIC). As the library and CIC staff have worked on AI-related projects, they have shaped and helped form a university-wide AI framework and a consistent AI syllabus statement.
CIC is implementing a number of AI initiatives on campus, including tutorials, faculty development sessions, tool implementation, and a comprehensive student AI use scale. These collaborations across instruction librarians, instructional design, academic support, and LMS teams create a comprehensive, student-centered AI framework. Rather than framing AI use as a compliance issue, we approached it as an opportunity to reframe student success.
Attendees will leave with:
- A scalable model for AI assignment transparency
- Strategies for collaborative policy development
- Concrete examples of student- and faculty-facing support
- A framework for positioning the library as a leader in responsible AI integration
Join us to explore how academic libraries can move from AI uncertainty to intentional leadership—supporting faculty innovation while centering student learning and success.
