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July 9, 2026
As AI tools become more integrated into library work, clear and thoughtful policies are essential. In this session, we will hear from Adam Di Filippe, Director of the Holderness Free Library in New Hampshire. Adam will share how he developed one of the first public library AI policies in the state; designed to be practical, readable, and patron facing.
This presentation will walk through key components including privacy, bias, transparency, staff training, and accountability, along with real-world applications and considerations for working with vendors. Attendees will gain a flexible framework they can adapt to their own institutions, along with strategies for keeping policies relevant as technology continues to evolve.
About the Presenter:
Adam Di Filippe is the Director of the Holderness Free Library in Holderness, New Hampshire, where he has served for eight years. He holds an MSLS and has been an active presenter and workshop facilitator with the New Hampshire State Library and the New Hampshire Library Association. Working at a small, rural library with a lean staff has shaped his approach to library service: practical, resourceful, and deeply community-focused. Over the past year, Adam developed one of the first AI policies created by a public library in New Hampshire, built to be readable, adaptable, and grounded in the values of intellectual freedom, privacy, and equity. His work reflects a broader commitment to helping small libraries navigate big technological changes without losing sight of the people they serve.