Your Name and Title:
Jamillah Scott-Branch, Acting Director of Library Services
School, or Organization Name:
Georgetown University Qatar
Co-Presenter Name(s):
Robert Laws, Data, Web, and Media Services Librarian, and Paschalia Terzi, Instructional Services Librarian
Area of the World from Which You Will Present: Doha, Qatar, Middle East
Language in Which You Will Present: English
Target Audience(s): Faculty, Librarians, Administrators
Short Session Description (one line): This presentation outlines our experience with integrating AI tools to bolster 21st-century learning, offering strategies for their inclusion in curricula, highlighting the need for responsible AI use, and underscoring librarians' pivotal role in advancing AI literacy and research skills.
Full Session Description (as long as you would like):
This presentation will showcase our journey with AI and provide an overview of how we have incorporated AI tools to enhance 21st-century research skills. We will also give recommendations on how to integrate AI tools into existing curriculums and the research process, emphasizing the importance of elevating current information literacy approaches to leverage emerging AI technologies. In alignment with ALA’s updated Core Values of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy and Public Good, we at Georgetown University in Qatar Library try to emphasize tools that are free to use and less intrusive to privacy. Specifically, we will highlight tools such as Research Rabbit, Copilot, ChatGPT, etc. It is crucial for both faculty and students to understand the benefits and drawbacks of AI tools and use them ethically and efficiently. With the proper guidance and training, A.I. tools can be a powerful assistant in various stages of the research cycle. Moreover, librarians have a critical role in fostering research skills development with AI literacy and can contribute significantly to this evolving field. They can lead the way as digital and information literacy experts.
Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:
The URL included links to the conference paper presented at the WLIC 2023 IFLA General Conference and Assembly in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This publication showcases some of the AI-related initiatives that our library is currently undertaking.
https://repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/2788
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