MiALA 2026 Annual Conference

This lightning talk introduces the AI Literacy Compass—a values-first, harm-aware framework for working with AI instruction as a librarian. Beginning at True North (learning, equity, integrity, environment, labor), then moving through literacy, boundaries, and practice, the session addresses complex librarian and campus attitudes, from principled refusal to uncritical, shortcut-focused use. Attendees will leave with language and decision tools to support critical, ethically grounded engagement in their own AI-related work.

Learning Objective(s): Articulate a values-first definition of AI literacy that supports both critical use and principled refusal of generative AI tools