Would definitely be interested in this.

Jonathan Barber
Data Services Librarian
Michigan State University Libraries

-----Original Message-----
From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Valerie Darling
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 10:25 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians using Claude Code?

I also would be interested in joining the group! I use Claude & Chat for various things related to my job.

Thanks,
Valerie Darling


On Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 9:22 AM Barbara Shipman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Please add me to the list.
>
>
> Kindly,
>
> Barb
>
>
> Barbara A. Shipman
>
> Outreach Librarian, Macomb Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
>
> 40900 Romeo Plank Road
>
> Clinton Township, MI 48038
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> 586-286-1580
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> she/her/hers
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> ________________________________
> From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of White, 
> Kristin <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 10:12:08 AM
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>
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> I am in!
>
> Thank you,
> Kristin
>
>
> Kristin White, MLIS
>
> she/her/hers
>
> Web Applications Developer
>
> Strauss Health Sciences Library | IT
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> University of Colorado Anschutz
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> From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of 
> Boutwell, Marcie <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians using Claude Code?
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> Good morning, I am interested in joining to learn more about AI tools 
> for coding, as I am gaining hands-on experience as an ER librarian and 
> applying these to niche areas of my work. I would appreciate learning 
> from others in the field.
>
> On Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 9:52 AM Herring, Soojeong < 
> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> > I would like to join as well.
> >
> > Best,
> > Soojeong
> >
> > _ _ _
> >
> > Soojeong Herring (she/her)
> > Metadata Manager
> > Northeastern University Library
> > 360 Huntington Avenue
> > 260 Snell Library
> > Boston, MA 02115
> >
> > (617) 373-3919
> > [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> > ________________________________
> > From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of 
> > Sharon Whitfield <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 9:47 AM
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> > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians using Claude Code?
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> >
> > Hi,
> > I typically use Google for vibecoding, but I would love to join the 
> > conversation about Claude Code.
> >
> > Best,
> > Sharon Whitfield
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 9:38 AM Villanueva, Patricia Esperanza < 
> > [log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > > Hello all,
> > >
> > > I have a technical role but I am interested in joining the
> conversation.
> > >
> > > Thank you,
> > >
> > > Patricia E. Villanueva
> > > Web Designer & Front-End Developer University of Miami Libraries 
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of 
> > > Steven Gentry <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 9:34 AM
> > > To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians using Claude Code?
> > >
> > > Please count me in as well!
> > >
> > > -Steven Gentry
> > >
> > > On Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 8:13 AM Amanda Buettner < 
> > > [log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi Mackenzie!
> > > >
> > > > I'd be interested in joining if a group is created!
> > > >
> > > > Best,
> > > > Amanda Buettner
> > > >
> > > > Amanda Buettner, MLIS
> > > > Electronic Resources Librarian
> > > > Seton Hall University Libraries
> > > > ORCID | 0009-0008-8017-6036<
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> > > > ________________________________
> > > > From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of
> > > Mackenzie
> > > > Salisbury <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 1:18 PM
> > > > To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > Subject: [CODE4LIB] Librarians using Claude Code?
> > > >
> > > > Hi all!
> > > > Does anyone know if there is a group of Librarians who are using
> Claude
> > > > Code to create tools to address workflows or other processes 
> > > > relevant
> > to
> > > > their positions? Specifically I am thinking of Librarians who 
> > > > have
> non
> > > > technical backgrounds.
> > > >
> > > > I’m curious about starting one, but can’t imagine it doesn’t 
> > > > already
> > > exist
> > > > somewhere? Any ideas or leads would be welcome!
> > > >
> > > > Best,
> > > > Mackenzie
> > > > ** WARNING: This email originated from outside of Seton Hall
> > University.
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> sender
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> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
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> > > *he/him/his*
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> > >
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> Marcie N. Boutwell
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> Electronic Resources and Discovery Librarian
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> Miami University
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> King Library 305
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> 151 S. Campus Avenue
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> Oxford, OH 45056
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