AMICAL 2025
The conference for libraries, pedagogy and academic technology at international American universities.
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All times are in Paris time (CEST), GMT +2.
Table of contents
Monday 19 May
Presentation
Teaching writing
Convener: Emilienne Idorenyin Akpan
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AI as a collaborative partner for faculty in developing students’ critical reading & writing skills Recording available. Resources available.
Georgia (Gina) Kostoulias, Myrto Konstantoulaki -
Empowering peer tutors: Addressing AI challenges in academic writing with the ACRL framework Recording available. Resources available.
Alanna Ross, Rebecca Hastie -
Getting real with Wikipedia assignments in academic writing courses Recording available. Resources available.
Jasmina Najjar
Plenary session
Conference opening Recording available.
Jeff Gima
Keynote
“I’m sorry. There’s been a misunderstanding.” Recording available. Resources available.
Audrey Watters
Tuesday 20 May
Fishbowl discussion
Sharing experiences of teaching critical AI literacy across campuses and contexts Recording available.
Maha Bali,
Anguelina Popova,
Mehwish Raza,
Kate Roy
Presentation
Library innovation & services
Convener: Asma Al-Kanan
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Empowering educators: The Anatolia College Libraries AI guide for teaching and learning Recording available. Resources available.
Eleni Filippidou, Evi Tramantza -
Global library leadership: Insights and practical takeaways from Harvard University Recording available.
Hanane Karkour -
We implemented a Current Research Information System in less than a year… and then… Recording available. Resources available.
Karolina Zernicka, Oliver Murray
Wednesday 21 May
Keynote
From strategy to practice: The role of AI literacy in the future of libraries Recording available.
Leo S. Lo
Presentation
AI across the campus
Convener: Anguelina Popova
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Broadening the AI conversation: A unified approach by academic support units Recording available.
Kaitlin Lucas, Judit Minczinger, Ivett Molnar -
Challenging student views on generative AI in politics Recording available. Resources available.
Alina Khasanova -
Deliberating AI: Building university AI policies through democratic dialogue Recording available.
Matthew Whoolery, Kaitlin Lucas -
How we talk (to students) when we talk about AI Recording available. Resources available.
Anastasia Logotheti
Thursday 22 May
Presentation
Digital liberal arts
Convener: Paul Love
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Community radio as a tool for digital pedagogy and media literacy in liberal arts education Recording available. Resources available.
Hamdi Echkaou -
Digital pathways to mysticism: Integrating digital pedagogy in the study of Sufism Recording available. Resources available.
Meis Al-Kaisi -
Distant reading the Quran: A treasure for teaching Arabic digital humanities Recording available.
Mai Zaki -
Exploring data colonialism: An inter-institutional case study Recording available. Resources available.
Kate Roy, Fatima Syeda
Interactive session
Think & use: An interactive workshop on AI literacy in writing courses and writing center tutoring Resources available.
Jasmina Najjar
Monday 26 May
Presentation
AI & information literacy
Convener: Kara Jones
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AI literacy in higher education: A workshop series on responsible AI use Recording available. Resources available.
Susan Stetson-Tiligadas, Adèle Thomas -
From keywords to natural language: Integrating AI into a first-year information literacy course Recording available. Resources available.
Rita W. El-Haddad, Stavros P. Hadjisolomou -
Misinformation and information literacy: How students evaluate AI-generated content Recording available. Resources available.
Joyce Draiby, Michael Stoepel -
Reimagining information literacy: Enhancing teaching and learning with generative AI Recording available. Resources available.
Stella Asderi
Presentation
Innovative pedagogy
Convener: Maya Akiki
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Role-play + reflection: Enhancing process understanding through experiential learning Recording available. Resources available.
Kostas Leftheriotis -
Using memes to teach multimodality, literacy, and creativity Recording available. Resources available.
Georgia-Zozeta Miliopoulou
Tuesday 27 May
Interactive session
Socio-technical skills and beyond: The role of socratic dialogue method and professional identity formation Resources available.
Maya Akiki,
Reine Azzi
Presentation
AI in the classroom
Convener: Samar Aad
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Beyond the hype: Student use and misuse of AI research tools Recording available. Resources available.
Saria Shatila -
Leveraging AI in NotebookLM podcasts to flip the classroom: A pedagogical approach to student engagement and reflection Recording available. Resources available.
Georgia (Gina) Kostoulias -
Teaching in the age of AI: A fully AI-integrated course experience Recording available. Resources available.
Tak Lo
Wednesday 28 May
Keynote
Assessment design for a time of artificial intelligence Recording available. Resources available.
Phillip Dawson
Presentation
Library innovation & services
Convener: Nikolina Ivanova-Bell
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‘Anatolia College 100 Years in Thessaloniki’ exhibition: Highlighting how librarians, through the Archives, brought the exhibition to life Recording available. Resources available.
Anna-Maria Xygalidou, Souzana Giouvanoudi -
Advancing inclusion & enhancing library accessibility for students with special needs Recording available. Resources available.
Khawla El Akkili, Mustapha Azaou -
Empowering student engagement through a library employment program Recording available. Resources available.
Latifa Baali -
Transforming digital experiences through Design Thinking methodology Recording available. Resources available.
Tatevik Zargaryan
Monday 2 June
Sponsor presentation
A transnational view of library support for open research Recording available. Resources available.
Rebecca Bryant