(via Matthew Weirick Johnson–University of South Florida Libraries, Tampa campus)
Registration is open for the free ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee webinar “Generative AI Beyond ChatGPT”. It will take place on Wednesday, January 24, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration.
This program will introduce several generative AI tools that librarians should know about related to research. After briefly defining generative AI, several AI will be discussed, including Perplexity, Ellicit, and Research Rabbit. Challenges with generative AI will be shared. Finally, the question of how generative AI affects instruction and library services will be addressed and time will be provided for audience questions and sharing of ideas.
After attending this program, participants will:
- Distinguish between different research related generative AI.
- Debate how instruction and library services will be affected by generative AI.
Presenter Bio:
Breanne Kirsch is Associate Provost for the Library and Information Technology, University Librarian at Briar Cliff University. In addition to her MLIS, Breanne has a master’s in education specializing in educational technology and is a PhD candidate in instructional design and technology.
To register, please go here. If you can’t make this session but wish to view a recording later, please register so that you’ll receive an e-mail that includes a link to the video of the presentation.
Please direct questions and concerns to Colleen Quinn (colleen.quinn@umgc.edu) or Anna Sandelli (asandell@utk.edu), Co-Chairs of the ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee. A full list of the Committee’s past and future programs is available on the ULS website here.