A call to scholars and academics As scholars and academics, we understand that knowledge is constructed through varying perspectives, arguments, and evidence. The context of a piece of information, who wrote it and how it was published, is an essential part of understanding what it says and determining its authority and credibility. Outside of scholarly…Continue Reading Generative AI will change how we think about information
How AI shapes what we know, and how SMU Libraries is helping As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we access, analyze, and produce information, SMU Libraries is taking a proactive, campus-wide approach to exploring its impact—integrating AI into student learning, faculty development, and research support through collaborative initiatives led by the Libraries and in…Continue Reading Reading, reimagined: Artificial intelligence at SMU Libraries
AI writing can mimic style, but it cannot mimic substance yet. The release of a powerful, free and easy-to-use large language model platform, Open AI’s ChatGPT, raises interesting questions about the future of writing in higher education. As the Undergraduate Success Librarian, I have a unique perspective on generative AI, like ChatGPT, that I want…Continue Reading Artificial Intelligence and the Research Paper: A Librarian’s Perspective
The Research & User Experience (R-UX) Intern Program at SMU Libraries gives local Master of Library and Information Science students the opportunity to engage in librarian-level work including research services, teaching library instruction sessions for undergraduate students, and improving user experience through special projects and committee assignments. The R-UX Internship program has been a mechanism…Continue Reading Behind the Scenes: SMU Libraries Research & User Experience Intern Program
Research Librarian, Rebecca Graff’s tip to undergraduates, “Contact your librarian. Seriously. It starts to sound cliché after a while, but we can help in many ways. We can help you think about the question you’re asking and help you think about it in ways you might not have thought on your own.” Graff understands the…Continue Reading Meet the Librarians: Rebecca Graff