generative AI for research librarians: new training materials released
on july 11, 2025, at 02:06, the current awareness portal announced the release of new training materials on generative artificial intelligence (ai) literacy specifically designed for research librarians. this initiative, spearheaded by “choice,” aims to equip these professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of generative ai.
why are these materials important for research librarians?
generative ai tools, such as large language models (llms) and image generators, are rapidly transforming how information is created, accessed, and disseminated. for research librarians, this presents both opportunities and challenges:
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opportunities:
- enhanced research support: librarians can leverage generative ai to assist users with tasks like summarizing complex texts, generating literature reviews, identifying relevant sources, and even creating initial drafts of research papers.
- improved information discovery: ai-powered tools can help in organizing and categorizing vast amounts of information, making it easier for researchers to find what they need.
- content creation: librarians might use generative ai for creating engaging educational content, bibliographies, or even assisting with institutional repository management.
- streamlining workflows: repetitive tasks like data extraction, annotation, or metadata generation could be automated using generative ai, freeing up librarians for more strategic work.
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challenges:
- accuracy and reliability: generative ai can sometimes produce inaccurate, biased, or fabricated information (hallucinations). librarians need to be adept at verifying the output of these tools.
- ethical considerations: issues surrounding copyright, plagiarism, data privacy, and the responsible use of ai need to be understood and addressed.
- information literacy in the age of ai: librarians will play a crucial role in teaching patrons how to critically evaluate ai-generated content and understand its limitations.
- technical understanding: a basic grasp of how generative ai works, its capabilities, and its limitations is essential for effective implementation and guidance.
- selection and evaluation of tools: with the proliferation of ai tools, librarians will need to identify and recommend reliable and useful resources for their users.
what do the “choice” training materials likely cover?
while the specific details of the materials are not provided in the announcement, based on the stated purpose, they are expected to cover topics such as:
- fundamentals of generative ai: an introduction to what generative ai is, how it works, and its different forms (text, image, code generation).
- applications of generative ai in research: practical examples of how librarians and researchers can use these tools to enhance scholarly communication and information access.
- critical evaluation of ai outputs: strategies for identifying inaccuracies, biases, and potential misinformation in ai-generated content.
- ethical and legal implications: discussions on copyright, intellectual property, data privacy, and the responsible use of ai in academic settings.
- prompt engineering: guidance on how to effectively communicate with generative ai models to achieve desired results.
- integrating ai into library services: practical advice on how libraries can adopt and offer ai tools and literacy training to their users.
- future trends in generative ai: an overview of upcoming developments and their potential impact on libraries and research.
the release of these materials by “choice” signifies a proactive step towards ensuring that research librarians are well-equipped to support their academic communities in navigating the complexities and opportunities presented by generative ai. this will undoubtedly be a valuable resource for librarians seeking to enhance their digital literacy and provide effective services in the evolving information landscape.
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