Researchers must take responsibility for understanding how GenAI works and closely review literature search results before relying on them. Let’s take a look at three major drawbacks for researchers and special librarians to consider when leveraging or recommending GenAI platforms.
In an age of misinformation and an exorbitant amount of new information created daily, we must consider how to teach others to evaluate content specifically.
The value placed on the skill of critical thinking is immeasurable. Unfortunately, it can seem elusive to teach.
Librarians’ unique position at the intersection of information, technology, and academia makes them valuable contributors to AI policy development.
Interview about the rebirth of SLA’s Information Outlook as a quarterly online publication with interview with librarian Tom Rink
Conservator Sherelyn Ogden about Six Steps to a Long-Range Preservation Plan’s straightforward methodology and six easy-to-follow steps.
Interview with the MLA’s Midwest Chapter president about the activities and value of the association for health sciences librarians.
Interview with Karen Keesing, MLA’s Hawaii-Pacific Chapter Chair Elect, about the history, benefits, and current focus of the chapter.
Kevin Adams, Information Specialist with the Institute of Environmental Science and Research, about the value of SLA membership and participation.
Recommended reading for special librarians, from a library expert, teacher and writer. Five titles relevant to librarians, including one on AI.
Editors of Health Literacy and Libraries on evidence-based practices for health literacy work in libraries, including instruction and outreach.
Information governance is vital to organizations that want to secure and manage their data, use it to reduce risk, and view data as a protected asset.
Susannah Barnes is the Co-Lead of the Data Community for the Special Libraries Association. If you work with data in any capacity, this interview will be of interest to you.
