New LibGuide can help with AI

An artificial intelligence-centric and student-focused LibGuide — “A Guide to Artificial Intelligence for Students” — launched in August. The creative team leading the project included Academic Library Services employees Amy Cooley, Brandon Stilley, Bryna Coonin and David Hisle.

The guide is filled with various content tabs, images, questions, answers and insight into AI uses and student success. There also is a faculty tab that includes classroom and research best practices, and additional resources. Other topics detailed include image generation, ethical concerns, AI tools and citations.

Cooley used the phrase “empowered to explore” in reference to how students can use this LibGuide for creative and effective utilizations of artificial intelligence.

“Various AI tools are popping up everywhere, and we saw a definite need for a student-focused resource,” said Cooley, a research and instructional services science librarian. “We wanted to educate students on some of the tools available to them, provide examples of the many ways AI can be used beneficially as a student without plagiarizing, and also challenge them to consider some of the ethical and environmental concerns raised by an influx of AI development and usage. We want to encourage students to feel empowered to explore and utilize these tools effectively. The goal of library information literacy remains the same, but there’s now the addition of so many different, easily available AI tools. It’s still critical to emphasize the importance of thoroughly evaluating resources for credibility, and we hope this research guide will be helpful with cultivating appropriate AI usage practices for students.”