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Start the New Year with AI

2025-01-17T10:17:51-05:00Categories: Blog|Tags: |

Generative AI tools are here and they are just that, tools. Just like a sharp knife is better for chopping, it can be dangerous as well. AI has done a lot of great things, including unlocking protein folding and cancer screening for better medical outcomes; assisting people, including individuals with disabilities, with everyday tasks; monitoring roads and water supply infrastructure to prioritize repairs and fix hazardous conditions. It’s also been applied to scientific uses such as wildlife conservation and categorizing astronomical data to spot near-earth objects and much more-- even identifying if a work is the product of AI!  

NOPL Announces New Strategic Plan

2025-03-03T12:25:39-05:00Categories: Blog|

As the new year begins, we're excited to present NOPL's brand new, 3-year Strategic Plan for 2025 - 2027! This document outlines a path ahead that is designed to be dynamic and flexible to help meet the changing needs of our community.

NOPL’S New Hours!

2025-03-03T12:25:58-05:00Categories: Blog|Tags: |

NOPL is very happy to announce new, extended hours for 2025! Many of you let us know through our Community Survey last year that you wanted more time to visit NOPL libraries. We heard you!