29th April 2026 02:00 - 03:00 PM London

Part of the AI Literacy & Confidence for Libraries pathway

Stop guessing what to ask. Start getting useful, usable outputs.

AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming part of everyday work — but many library professionals are finding that the results can feel hit and miss.

You ask something… and get back something that’s:

• too vague

• too long

• not quite right for your audience

This session shows you how to change that.

Because the difference isn’t the tool — it’s how you ask.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

✔ Turn rough ideas into clear, effective prompts
✔ Get outputs that actually fit your audience and purpose
✔ Save time on everyday tasks like emails, training, and content
✔ Refine and improve responses quickly
✔ Use AI confidently — without needing technical knowledge

Designed for library professionals

This session is grounded in real library work, including:

• Supporting teaching and digital literacy

• Creating and simplifying policies

• Writing user-facing content

• Drafting internal communications

• Generating ideas for services and engagement

No generic examples — everything is practical and relevant.

What we’ll explore

Why prompts matter

Understand why small changes in how you ask can completely change what you get back.

How to structure a strong prompt

Learn simple, practical ways to make your prompts clearer, more focused, and more useful — without overcomplicating things.

Real-world examples

See how AI can support everyday library tasks, including:

• creating activities and resources

• rewriting content in plain English

• drafting messages and communications

• generating ideas you can build on

A powerful shortcut when you’re stuck

Discover a simple technique you can use when you’re not sure how to phrase your request — helping you get better results faster.

Common mistakes (and how to fix them)

Avoid the most common frustrations, including:

• vague prompts

• trying to do too much at once

• assuming the AI understands your context

• stopping at the first answer

Critical thinking still matters

As librarians, your expertise is essential.

We’ll look at:

• why AI can sound confident but be wrong

• how to sense-check outputs

• where your professional judgement makes the difference

Who this is for

• Library staff at all levels

• Academic, public, health, and specialist libraries

• Anyone curious about AI but unsure where to start

• Anyone who has tried AI and thought: “this isn’t quite working”

No prior experience needed.

What you’ll leave with

✔ Practical ways to improve your prompts immediately
✔ Real examples you can adapt to your own work
✔ Greater confidence using AI tools day-to-day
✔ A clearer understanding of where AI helps — and where it doesn’t

Format

• 1-hour live online session

• Interactive and practical

• Supportive, non-technical approach

• Recording available for 12 months (if applicable)

Why this matters now

AI is changing how information is created, shared, and trusted.

Library professionals are uniquely placed to:

• guide others

• model good practice

• apply critical thinking in new contexts

This session helps you take that step — in a way that feels grounded, practical, and aligned with your values.

Join us

You don’t need to master AI.

You just need to know how to ask better questions.