Slides for the six modules of the LIBRAI workshop. LIBRAI (Liberating Libraries through Generative Artificial Intelligence Incubator Program) is a Virginia Tech initiative that helps library staff learn generative AI and apply it to real library work in four areas: AI literacy, collection, preservation, and research.
- Project website: https://librai.cdrs.lib.vt.edu/
- Workshop modules: https://librai.cdrs.lib.vt.edu/education
| Module | What you'll learn | Slides | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. AI Fundamentals | How large language models work and the technical landscape needed to navigate AI tools effectively | 41 | |
| 2. Prompt Engineering | How to structure interactions that guide AI models through complex reasoning tasks and produce reliable results | 35 | |
| 3. Data-Centric AI | How to curate, clean, and structure information into high-quality datasets for accurate AI performance | 31 | |
| 4. Knowledge Retrieval & Tools for Research | How Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and research tools connect AI with private or specialized data | 30 | |
| 5. Agentic AI | How to implement agentic workflows that carry out multi-step projects | 31 | |
| 6. Capstone Project | How to design, develop, and present a working AI solution to a real professional challenge | 7 |
- Title: LIBRAI AI Workshop
- Creator: Yinlin Chen, Center for Digital Research & Scholarship, Virginia Tech Libraries
- Date: 2026
- Keywords: generative AI, AI literacy, libraries, prompt engineering, data-centric AI, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic AI
- Language: English
- Format: PDF
The slides are licensed under CC BY 4.0. Please credit: Yinlin Chen, Virginia Tech Libraries, LIBRAI AI Workshop.
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Supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, grant RE-256655-OLS-24.
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