As generative artificial intelligence 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 Oct. 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 and find related content, and lets users ask questions of the sources.
Speaking at the event is Jane Hetherington, JSTOR regional director, western U.S. and Canada. Two UWM faculty members – Bob Beck in political science and Philip Chang in physics – will also present on AI’s impact on academia.
More information about the event and the registration link can be found on the libraries’ webpages.
In addition, the Libraries have published several new resources to answer questions that students and faculty might have about AI.
The 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 AI Research Assistant comparison chart helps graduate students and faculty make an informed choice of which Research Assistant to use.
The Citation advice page gives guidance for students on maintaining academic integrity when using AI for assignments.
The Libraries staff wants to continue conversations with our users on how they are navigating AI and invite you to reach out. Contact Kate Ganski, library associate director for user services, to learn more.
