What is an unconference?
An unconference is a participant-driven meeting where the agenda is created by the attendees at the start of the event. This format encourages open discussion, idea sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
Purpose
The purpose of the unconference is to transform the UNC Libraries with GenAI by turning internal insights into action. We believe the ideas from Libraries' staff will advance our campus community.
Goals
We will realize our purpose by achieving the following goals:
- Facilitate Peer Engagement: Fostering a sense of community and shared purpose by creating opportunities for participants to connect and collaborate with peers.
- Encourage Idea and Project Sharing: Enabling the exchange of innovative solutions and best practices.
- Promote Learning from Diverse Perspectives: Enrich participants' understanding and provide inspiration for new approaches for leveraging GenAI at UNC Libraries.
Where and When?
On January 6, 2025, from 2:00pm - 3:30pm, let's meet at the Library Data Services presentation space, located on the 2nd floor of Davis Library.
Why Attend?
- Engage with peers.
- Share your ideas and projects.
- Learn from diverse perspectives and experiences.
How does it work?
- No preparation needed other than being ready to share your ideas!
- There will be no presentations or speakers. Please come ready to share and discuss.
- We'll break into smaller groups for facilitated discussion by topic.
- Each group will have a facilitator, a note taker, a timekeeper, and a reporter.
- Reporters will share back with the larger group after breakouts.
- Notes will be shared.
What to Bring?
- Your enthusiasm and ideas!
- Any materials or resources for your idea you might want to share.
- A pen or pencil for an exercise using Post-its.