Mary Ton, Assistant Professor and Digital Humanities Librarian, is a recipient of the 2025 Library Journal “Movers and Shakers” Award for Educators. This award is given by Library Journal to up-and-coming individuals from around the world who are innovative, creative, and helping to improve their library and community.

Ton is recognized for her work teaching researchers and students about the benefits and limitations of AI in research and the arts, drawing on her background in machine learning. Her contributions include designing a popular workshop series about AI and developing a Canvas module to help instructors set rules around AI use in the classroom. Ton is also working alongside Bethany Anderson and Kristen Wilson to amplify the contributions of women in STEM through the Library’s domestic science collection, in a project titled “No Longer at the Margins.”

Commenting on this achievement, Ton shares, “I’m deeply honored to receive this award and grateful to be one among many in our library who are engaging with AI. Special thanks are due to Ayla Stein Kenfield, Jen-chien Yu, and everyone who contributed to the nomination.” Congratulations to Ton on this well-deserved recognition!