“Pretty Sweet Tech: Data Center 101 for Librarians”

I learned about this on an online forum, but I found it interesting. Here’s a description from the YouTube description…

Recorded on September 24, 2025. NCompass Live – https://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/ Special monthly episodes of NCompass Live! Join the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Amanda Sweet, as she guides us through the world of library-related ‘Pretty Sweet Tech’. Data centers are cropping up in the headlines alongside AI, but how many people really know how data centers work? This session will help your library field questions about data centers, especially if there are plans to build a data center in or near your community. Here’s what we’ll cover: What is a data center? Job creation & training Impact on infrastructure & environment Trends & Innovations Common Questions I’ll put everything in a handy slide deck with helpful talking points and links so your library is prepared to share good information and ask the right questions if a data center is coming to town.

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About Ann Treacy

Librarian who follows rural broadband in MN and good uses of new technology (blandinonbroadband.org), hosts a radio show on MN music (mostlyminnesota.com), supports people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota (elimstrongtowershelters.org) and helps with social justice issues through Women’s March MN.

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