Navigating the AI Landscape: Resources at the UWM Libraries

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its influence on higher education is becoming increasingly profound. The UWM Libraries are staying abreast of its potential to support academic success, as well as its risks, and offer many resources to students and faculty.

On October 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., the Libraries are hosting an event that highlights the development of AI research tools by JSTOR, a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. A trusted library content provider, JSTOR has produced an interactive Research Assistant that can create summaries, find related content, and lets users ask questions of the sources.

Speaking at the event is Jane Hetherington, JSTOR Regional Director, Western US and Canada. Two UWM faculty–Bob Beck, Political Science, and Philip Chang, Physics– will also present on AI’s impact on academia.

More information about the event and the registration link can be found here.

In addition, the Libraries have published several new resources to answer questions that students and faculty might have about AI.

  • Generative AI and Research guide is designed to support faculty and instructors as they navigate research and information literacy concerns caused by the rise of generative AI technology. Questions answered include “How will AI disrupt and change research practices and skills” and “How can research assignments value process and inquiry.”

The Libraries staff wants to continue conversations with our users on how they are navigating AI and invite you to reach out to us! Contact Kate Ganski, Library Associate Director for User Services, to learn more.