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Empowering school library staff to navigate the AI frontier

by admin | Nov 1, 2024 | Research, Artificial Intelligence

The article by Dr. Kay Oddone discusses the transformative potential of generative AI in school libraries and the necessity for library staff to be “AI ready.” It explains the fundamentals of generative AI, outlines its implications for educational...

AI virtual tutors for tertiary students likened to the leap to calculators in developing critical thinking

by admin | Oct 29, 2024 | Research, Artificial Intelligence, Information skills and practice

Australian researchers are developing artificial intelligence technology to provide around the clock assistance for tertiary students in remote areas. The federal government is also funding study hubs as part of an attempt to better engage remote students and improve...

Reimagining the future of AI in the education ecosystem

by admin | Oct 29, 2024 | Research, Artificial Intelligence, Information skills and practice

When young people are involved in speculating about future schools, they raise a range of ideas and agendas that are currently sidelined in mainstream discussions – including what traditional aspects of schooling we should be looking to keep. Our research project...

Artificial intelligence skills and knowledge in libraries

by admin | Oct 16, 2024 | Research, Artificial Intelligence, Information skills and practice

by Karolina Andersdotter, Åbo Akademi University Abstract The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) poses challenges as well as opportunities for anyone or anything dealing with digital technologies, including libraries. Libraries and librarians have a...

How Well Does ChatGPT Handle Reference Inquiries? An Analysis Based on Question Types and Question Complexities

by admin | Oct 14, 2024 | Research, Artificial Intelligence, Information skills and practice

Katie Lai (College & Research Libraries) [CC 4.0] Abstract To explore whether artificial intelligence can be used to enhance library services, this study used ChatGPT to answer reference questions. An assessment rubric was used to evaluate how well ChatGPT handled...
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