09/08/2026
University of the Cumberlands welcomed K-12 librarians and media specialists from across Kentucky for its inaugural Library Connections professional development event, bringing educators together to collaborate, share ideas, and explore the future of education.
Participants engaged in sessions on artificial intelligence (AI) in education, digital citizenship, library makerspaces, and other emerging topics while connecting with University of the Cumberlands faculty and staff. They also toured the university's library and discovered practical resources and strategies they can bring back to their schools and communities.
Through professional development opportunities like Library Connections, University of the Cumberlands is strengthening partnerships between K-12 and higher education, supporting Kentucky educators, and helping prepare students for success in college, careers, and lifelong learning.