This free webinar is being presented by the Council of Atlantic Academic Libraries and the Council of Prairie and Pacific University Libraries, and is open to anyone at a CAAL or COPPUL member institutions.
Embracing AI in Academic Libraries: An Introduction to ChatGPT
Presenters: Margaret Vail, Systems and Data Services Librarian, St. Francis Xavier University; and Kaitlin Fuller, Scholarly Communications Librarian, St. Francis Xavier University
Description: The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative language models, such as ChatGPT, are transforming the academic landscape, prompting discussions on their potential impact on teaching, research, and library services. We invite members to join us for a concise, one-hour presentation exploring the essentials of these AI-driven technologies and their possible applications in academic libraries.
In this session, we will cover the following main points:
- Gain a basic understanding of the core concepts behind AI and generative language models, focusing on ChatGPT as a leading example.
- Discover how these tools can be employed to enhance library services and limitations about which we should be aware.
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Time: 10-11 a.m. MT
Access Information: Will follow soon after you RSVP. This webinar will be recorded and posted to the CAAL-CBPA webinars page and YouTube Channel shortly after the webinar is complete.