Using Gen AI and Other AI Tools to Improve Discovery in Manuscript Collections
Sonia Yaco, Emerging Technologies Librarian, Rutgers University Libraries
This session presents the results of a year-long study applying AI tools to the William Elliot Griffis collection at Rutgers University Libraries. The study builds a use case for the application of AI to manuscript collections to improve access and enhance discovery, allowing comparisons across disparate materials. It provides an in-depth analysis of the authors’ experiences with AI tools, including generative AI software, that provide a useful guide to others looking to explore AI for their collections. Twenty-six tools designed for developers and end users, librarians and scholars, were applied to the untranscribed handwritten and typewritten documents and photographs in the William Elliot Griffis collection at Rutgers University Libraries.
The tools produced narrative descriptions, identified hidden patterns, and suggested new ways to organize the material. Session attendees will come away with knowledge of what types of AI tools are available that are relevant to manuscript collections, some of the processes involved in their use, and their comparative strengths and weaknesses. The purpose of the session is to provide an understanding of practical ways that AI can improve access and enhance discovery of distinctive collections. Barriers to the use of AI include the need for Infrastructure support and programming expertise.
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Generating Change: Generative AI in Information Literacy Instruction
Melissa Johnson, Instructional Design & Educational Technologies Librarian, Southern Methodist University
"Let’s see what ChatGPT has to say about…" This may be a common refrain at your institution. It definitely is at ours! For some, including students, generative AI has become a staple in their everyday lives; whereas, others may currently view it with a more skeptical lens. One thing we all know is that there’s been a proliferation of generative AI tools from which students and researchers can choose. Business librarians at a private university thought it crucial to teach students effective strategies for evaluating information using both generative AI and scholarly library resources. The verdict: students walk away with a better understanding of the benefits and challenges of incorporating generative AI as part of their research toolbox. Hear how one librarian incorporated ChatGPT and the SIFT method into business information literacy instruction!
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Transform "How-To" with Scribehow.com
Cirrus Gundlach, Coordinator of Library Services, Paul D. Camp Community College
Writing or updating procedure manuals is a daunting task, especially when it involves countless screenshots and meticulous documentation. But what if you could streamline the entire process with the click of a button?
Enter Scribehow.com: the revolutionary tool that automates the creation of step-by-step guides for any computer application. Imagine no more tedious screenshot capturing or video pausing. With Scribehow, you get instant, precise screenshots coupled with concise action descriptions.
Why settle for less when you can enhance the accessibility of computer instructions? Scribehow not only simplifies the learning experience with visual handouts but also caters to diverse learning styles with tailor-made directions.
14 авг 2024
