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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Hello!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">While investigating the implications and opportunities for AI in libraries, it should be noted that, as with any new initiative, libraries – particularly public libraries- should tread carefully and review
any legal implications of specific uses with their attorneys prior to implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">AI services such as ChatGPT and other AI applications have copyright and other legal risks. The law is rapidly developing in this area and a library will want to be as informed as possible when planning AI
programs and initiatives.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">It is important that public libraries understand any risk so intended programs can mitigate it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">If anyone needs a list of Library Law Attorneys in Michigan, please let me know.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Thanks! </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😊</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Clare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Library Law Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov">MembielaC@michigan.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">517-335-8132<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect
to any particular issue or problem.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Edwardian Script ITC";color:black;mso-ligatures:none">“</span><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Edwardian Script ITC";color:black;mso-ligatures:none">The dissemination of ideas can accomplish
nothing if otherwise willing addressees are not free to receive and consider them. It would be a barren marketplace of ideas that had only sellers and no buyers.”
</span><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"TimesNewRomanPS-ItalicMT",serif;mso-ligatures:none">Lamont v. Postmaster General</span></i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",serif;mso-ligatures:none">, 381 U.S. 301</span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">.</span></i><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Michigan’s <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-plan">
<span style="color:blue">Top 10 Strategic Education Plan</span></a> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Ashley Gillies via Michlib-l<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 2, 2023 6:28 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> michlib-l@mcls.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] Artificial Intelligence in Libraries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We’re looking to introduce AI into our library both to staff and patrons. I’d love to know what other libraries in Michigan are doing to add AI into their spaces?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wishing you well, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">Ashley Gillies</span></b><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">Emerging Technologies Librarian<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">Southfield Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">26300 Evergreen Road<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">Southfield, MI 48076<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">(248) 796-4351<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">www.southfieldlibrary.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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