Deep Work, AI and Focus Optimization

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Webinar
Registration for this event will close on June 16, 2025 @ 12:00pm.
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Program Description

Event Details


Explore how AI and deep work strategies can reduce workload stress and enhance well-being.

Objectives

  • The role of continuous learning and curiosity in professional success.
  • AI as an ally: tools to improve efficiency.
  • Leveraging AI and technology to streamline tasks and enhance service quality.
  • Designing AI-powered, deep-work library workflow.
  • The importance of focus in an information-saturated world.
  • Eliminating distractions and time-blocking strategies used by high-performing leaders.
  • Creating an environment that fosters deep-concentration.
    • Rationale
      • AI efficiency increases staff availability for high-impact tasks.
      • Future-proofing staff ensures libraries remain relevant and adaptable.
      • Improved focus leads to higher-quality service and research output.
      • Digital detox reduces mental fatigue, increasing workplace engagement.

Presenter:

LOIDA GARCIA-FEBO

Loida Garcia-Febo is a Puerto Rican American librarian and International Library Consultant with 25 years of experience as an expert in library services to diverse populations and human rights. President of the American Library Association 2018-2019. Garcia-Febo is worldwide known for her passion about diversity, communities, sustainability, innovation and digital transformation, library workers, library advocacy, wellness for library workers, and new librarians about which she has taught in 44 countries. In her job, she helps libraries, companies and organizations strategize programs, services and strategies in areas related to these topics and many others. Garcia-Febo has a Bachelors in Business Education, Masters in Library and Information Sciences.

Garcia-Febo has a long history of service with library associations. Highlights include- At IFLA: Governing Board 2013-2017, Co-Founder of IFLA New Professionals, two-term Member/Expert resource person of the Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression Committee of IFLA (FAIFE), two-term member of the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section of IFLA (CPDWL). Currently: CPDWL Advisor, Information Coordinator of the Management of Library Associations Section. Currently at ALA: Chair, IRC United Nations Subcommittee, Chair Public Awareness Committee. Recently at ALA: Chair, Status of Women in Librarianship and Chair, ALA United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Task Force developing a multi-year strategic plan for ALA. Born, raised, and educated in Puerto Rico, Garcia-Febo has advocated for libraries at the United Nations, the European Union Parliament, U.S. Congress, NY State Senate, NY City Hall, and on sidewalks and streets in various states in the U.S.

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