Plate 30: Red Lake River Sheet 4

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AI in Our Library: Some Serious Reflections and a Few Curiosities

At Minnesota State University, Mankato, we’ve undertaken several experiments and initiatives focused on Generative AI. We provided several examples at the Generative AI in Libraries (GAIL) conference and Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians (NOTSL) Fall General Meeting. This presentation provided a revised and expanded overview of our initiatives for the Creativity in Technical Services Interest Group (CITSIG). We briefly reviewed how we’ve tested Gen AI to improve data visualization for collections outreach. We provided an overview of limitations on how library-licensed resources can be used with AI, including a foray into retrieval augmented generative AI tools such as the Primo Research Assistant and Consensus, with implications for discovery. We highlighted the value of creative interactions with ChatBots as a means to explore new possibilities for library services and educators. Finally, we mentioned some new initiatives, mostly relating to data analysis or data services, in various states of progress

Contents: Volume 1

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Plate 12: Crow Wing River Sheet 5

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Plate 18: Mississippi River Sheet 1

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Plate 25: Ottertail River Sheet 6

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Plate 27: Red Lake River Sheet 1

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Plate 23: Ottertail River Sheet 4

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Material Vulnerabilities in Aviation: A Comparative Study of Hiduminium RR58 in the Concorde

The catastrophic crash of Air France Flight 4590 in the year 2000 disclosed huge flaws in the material used to manufacture the Concorde fuel tanks, Hiduminium RR58 (Aluminum 2618A). Although this alloy was selected due to its resistance to high-temperature, this research examines its thermal and mechanical vulnerabilities, especially in relation to Aluminum 7075-T3, a large-scale application of which in the Boeing 747 was widespread. By comparing tensile strength, thermal conductivity, fatigue life, and creep life, this research determines how Hiduminium RR58\u27s over-aging susceptibility, thermal cycling degradation, and rupture due to impact were contributory causes to the disaster. The study has put into perspective the importance of materials selection in providing aviation security, particularly under devastating circumstances such as supersonic flight. Second, the study examines to what degree post-crash redesigns such as Kevlar reinforcement were aimed at alleviating such imperfections. This comparison of strength of Concorde\u27s and Boeing 747\u27s structure, this study is a promoter of high-performance alloys to achieve lasting aeronautical performance and safety

Pregnancy & Elite Athletes: Hamby Alleges Discrimination in Suit Against the WNBA and Las Vegas Aces

In August of 2024, Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and Las Vegas Aces alleging Pregnancy Discrimination under both Title VII and Nevada state law. While this case might be novel for a WNBA player, issues surrounding pregnancy and elite women\u27s sport are not. High profile cases such as Brady v. Sacred Heart in 2003, Castergine v. New York Mets in 2015, and even Allyson Felix’s contract dispute with Nike starting in 2017 (after Kara Goucher’s previous pregnancy-related contract issues) all have highlighted a need for sensible, and non-punishing, pregnancy-related policies for female athletes. The purpose of this presentation is to examine existing WNBA policies, as well as Hamby’s lawsuit, with an eye towards recommending best practices going forward