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.
Think Clearly Blog
Think Clearly Blog
Interview with Sherelyn Ogden on Long-Range Preservation Plans
Conservator Sherelyn Ogden about Six Steps to a Long-Range Preservation Plan’s straightforward methodology and six easy-to-follow steps.
Interview with JJ Pionke, MLA’s current Midwest Chapter President
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
Interview with Karen Keesing, MLA’s Hawaii-Pacific Chapter Chair Elect, about the history, benefits, and current focus of the chapter.
Generative AI; Relevance to Librarians
Generative AI can be used in libraries in databases, in the chat systems librarians use, and in cataloging.
Interview with the Authors: Aspray and Cortada, Authenticity and Misinformation
Interview with the authors of a book that explores the nature of authenticity and misinformation through the lens of heritage tourism
Interview with the Authors: Foster and Jewell, Systematic Reviews
Interview with the authors of a guide to systematic reviews for librarians with in depth discussion of phases and processes.
A Brief Overview of ChatGPT
Overview of two main concerns with using ChatGPT that librarians might want to consider: privacy and information accuracy
Three Tech Trends for Librarians to Watch in 2023
Three tech trends to watch include growth of artificial intelligence (AI), changes to the metaverse, and increased focus on information security
Interview with an Author: Open Access Literature in Libraries
Interview with a co-author of a book that explores important topics related to Open Access literature in libraries and offers practice guidance.
Interview with the Authors: Demystifying Scholarly Metrics
Interview about book that introduces various types of bibliometric and altmetric indicators and provides advice on interpreting them with context
Interview with the Author: A Social Media Survival Guide
Librarians are the front line for many patrons trying to solve problems, especially problems with technology and online access, including social media.
Interview with the Editors: Practicing Social Justice in Libraries
Practicing Social Justice in Libraries provides practical strategies, tools, and resources to library and information workers who wish to drive change