A.I. Library Tools: What do you think?
Library Futures: Academic staff input on Library AI Tools
We are seeking your feedback to help shape future decision-making around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in literature searching at Edinburgh Napier University. Some Library subscription databases are beginning to integrate AI tools, and this development raises important questions for learning, teaching, and research.
These AI tools offer potential advantages around saving time and improving discovery, along with disadvantages including a lack of transparency, bias, reliance on unreliable secondary summaries, and environmental impact.
We would like to consult with academic staff to learn:
- Do AI-assisted searches or summaries offer advantages for your subject area or your students?
- How do you evaluate the issues for your subject area or your students?
We’ll ask you to briefly trial one example Library search tool and give your feedback.
We’ll also ask your wider opinions on the value of different types of AI literature search tools in your learning, teaching and research.
This will allow the University to make informed decisions going forward.
Note: Not all tool additions and changes in Library subscription databases are optional, meaning control is limited. We will aim to map tools and provide education and awareness raising for the academic community.
Please complete the survey below.
It should take under 15 minutes, and all answers are anonymous.
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Find out more
Find out more about artificial intelligence and literature searching on our LibGuide, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Literature Searching.
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