CULD

Join us for the 2025 CULD Fall Forum, hosted virtually via Zoom! This year’s forum explores the theme AI and Ethics in Academic Libraries. The event kicks off with the annual CULD Business Meeting, followed by a keynote from Dr. John Sinclair on the ethical implications of AI in higher education and library work. Attendees will also hear lightning talks from library professionals across Texas, highlighting real-world projects and ethical considerations surrounding AI. Registration is $10 for TLA members and $25 for non-members. A recording will be available on the TLA Learning Hub 48 hours after the live event.

Dr. John Sinclair is a professor of business, research, and artificial intelligence at Amberton University, and program coordinator for the AI curriculum. A former Writing Center consultant and OWCA board member, Dr. Sinclair brings years of experience helping students navigate the intersection of writing, ethics, and evolving technologies. He is the founder of Positive Trends Research LLC, a research consultancy, and is a passionate advocate for accessible, student-centered tools that prepare learners for an AI-augmented future. He splits his time between Texas and South Carolina, where he is also developing a business around constructing sustainable geodesic dome homes.

Lightning Talks:

Adaptive by Design: AI for Differentiation in One-Shot Instruction: Rachel Menzel

Rachel Menzel is the STEM Research and Instruction Librarian at Creighton University. Her current scholarship includes work on neurodiversity and academic libraries. Beyond liaising to the STEM departments, she is deeply involved in the University’s commitment to sustainability, open access, and community-engaged learning.