Zollinger Library Launches November Programs Spotlighting Culture and AI
Zollinger Library at UNM Gallup will host a month of free, community events in November, including the unveiling of the Martin Link Collection, an industry talk on AI in medical billing and coding, a family Turkey Hunt/Catch, and a Native American Heritage Month film series. The slate of programming aims to expand public access to cultural resources, stimulate local workforce conversations about AI, and engage McKinley County residents across generations.
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Zollinger Library announced a monthlong calendar of programs in November designed to serve the Gallup and broader McKinley County community. Highlights include the grand unveiling of the Martin Link Collection on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m.; an industry-focused discussion on the use of artificial intelligence in medical billing and coding on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.; a family-oriented Turkey Hunt/Catch running Nov. 17–26; and a Native American Heritage Month film series on Nov. 6, 13, and 20. All events are free and open to community members.
The November schedule places an institutional library program alongside events with broader civic and economic relevance. The Martin Link Collection unveiling will make a named local resource available to residents and researchers, increasing public access to archival or special-collection materials housed at the campus library. By opening this collection to the public, the library strengthens its role as a local repository and community hub.
The industry talk on AI in medical billing and coding connects directly to policy and workforce concerns in McKinley County. As health systems and billing vendors explore automation and machine learning, the technology has implications for billing accuracy, patient privacy, reimbursement processes, and employment for billing and coding professionals. Hosting an industry-focused session at a community library creates a local forum for practitioners, students, and public officials to examine how AI tools are deployed in healthcare administration and what safeguards or training might be needed as adoption grows.
The family Turkey Hunt/Catch scheduled Nov. 17–26 offers an opportunity for cross-generational participation during the holiday month, promoting civic engagement through community gatherings. Separately, the Native American Heritage Month film series on Nov. 6, 13, and 20 recognizes the cultural significance of November in a county with a large Native American population and provides an accessible venue for cultural reflection and education.
All events being free and open to the public underscores the library’s role in promoting equitable access to information, cultural expression, and professional development. For local officials and service providers, the AI discussion in particular signals the need for public-sector attention to technological change — including considerations around training, oversight, and data protection — to ensure that innovation benefits, rather than harms, local residents.
Taken together, the November calendar at Zollinger Library reflects a blend of cultural programming and practical engagement with emerging policy issues. For McKinley County residents, the series offers free opportunities to access collections, deepen cultural understanding, and participate in conversations that affect local health services and workforce resilience. Further details are available from the Zollinger Library event listings.
