Navigating the Generative AI Revolution: The Role of Academic Librarians within Higher Education Institutions

Alternative Title

Navigating the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Revolution: The Role of Academic Librarians within Higher Education Institutions

Contributor

University of Central Florida. Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Central Florida. Division of Digital Learning; Teaching and Learning with AI Conference (2024 : Orlando, Fla.)

Location

Sawgrass

Start Date

23-7-2024 2:00 PM

End Date

23-7-2024 2:30 PM

Publisher

University of Central Florida Libraries

Keywords:

Generative AI; Academic librarianship; Pedagogical strategies; Library instruction; Ethical utilization

Subjects

Academic libraries--Technological innovations; Artificial intelligence--Library applications; Academic librarians; Academic libraries--Effect of technological innovations on; Academic libraries--Relations with faculty and curriculum

Description

In the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI (GenAI), academic librarians stand at the forefront of navigating these advancements within the university setting. The emergence of GenAI tools has the potential to revolutionize how we approach library instruction, underscoring the critical role of librarians in guiding students and faculty through the strategic and ethical utilization of these technologies. In this presentation, I will explore the pedagogical strategies I've employed in classroom discussions about GenAI tools, drawing from my experiences at the University of Ottawa. I will share insights into the diverse reactions and valuable feedback received from both students and faculty, reflecting on how these interactions have shaped my approach to exploring this topic in the classroom. Furthermore, I will examine how the GenAI revolution presents an unparalleled opportunity for academic libraries and will identify five areas where academic librarians’ roles are being impacted or evolving or where new considerations are being introduced.

Language

eng

Type

Presentation

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All Rights Reserved

Audience

Librarians, Faculty, Students

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Navigating the Generative AI Revolution: The Role of Academic Librarians within Higher Education Institutions

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI (GenAI), academic librarians stand at the forefront of navigating these advancements within the university setting. The emergence of GenAI tools has the potential to revolutionize how we approach library instruction, underscoring the critical role of librarians in guiding students and faculty through the strategic and ethical utilization of these technologies. In this presentation, I will explore the pedagogical strategies I've employed in classroom discussions about GenAI tools, drawing from my experiences at the University of Ottawa. I will share insights into the diverse reactions and valuable feedback received from both students and faculty, reflecting on how these interactions have shaped my approach to exploring this topic in the classroom. Furthermore, I will examine how the GenAI revolution presents an unparalleled opportunity for academic libraries and will identify five areas where academic librarians’ roles are being impacted or evolving or where new considerations are being introduced.

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