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Friday, October 20, 2023

Articles: AI and information literacy

These are some of the papers presented at the 2023 IFLA conference (open access full text)
- Gardijan, Nikica. (2023) Let’s think together: Finding the best way to incorporate ChatGPT in the information literacy courses curricula. Paper presented at 88th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC), 2023 Rotterdam.
"Due to the fact that ChatGPT tool had an immediate impact on all spheres of life, there is a need to discuss its advantages and disadvantages for information literacy (IL) education point of view. This study aims to examine viewpoints of Croatian academic librarians, research assistants and university professors on ChatGPT and its possible utilization in teaching IL. In order to achieve stated aim, authors have conducted a qualitative study using an In-Depth interview method. Respondents were selected form a purposive sample of academic librarians, teaching assistants and university professors form the University of Zadar, University of Zagreb and University of Osijek and responses were analyzed by conducting qualitative content analysis. Results have shown that the majority of the respondents is, for time being, inclined to incorporate ChatGPT into IL courses curricula. Findings of this study can be practically applied by librarians when creating new, enhanced IL courses curricula. Also, these findings should be presented to the university administrations and interpreted as an indicator of the necessary change that is needed regarding the position of librarians in the teaching process and acknowledgment of their work. " https://repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/2789

- Wang, Chao and Tong, Xinyu. (2023). Study on the Scenario-based Application of ChatGPT and Its Risk Avoidance Strategies from the Perspective of Information Literacy. Paper presented at 88th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC), 2023 Rotterdam.
"With the continuous development and popularization of artificial intelligence technology, ChatGPT has become a highly regarded large language model since its launch. In the ChatGPT boom, information literacy is crucial to how to correctly understand and use ChatGPT. This article first introduces the language generation logic and defects of ChatGPT, and designs a scenario application example of ChatGPT in combination with the three scenarios of information literacy: life, study, and work. Through screening and analyzing the responses of ChatGPT output, it discusses the potential risks in its application process, and finally puts forward the main strategies to avoid and resolve the risks of ChatGPT from the perspective of information literacy, in order to help users better cope with the opportunities and challenges under the impact of AI technology. "
https://repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/2802 (paper and presentation) 

- Scott-Branch, Jamillah, Laws, Robert and Terzi, Paschalia(2023) The Intersection of AI, Information and Digital Literacy: Harnessing ChatGPT and Other Generative Tools to Enhance Teaching and Learning. Paper presented at 88th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC), 2023 Rotterdam.
"This paper highlights the importance of AI literacy in higher education and the role of librarians in fostering research skills development with AI literacy as part of information literacy. Faculty and students must understand the benefits and drawbacks of AI tools to use them responsibly and effectively. Librarians, as digital and information literacy experts, can significantly contribute to this evolving field. The authors provide recommendations for integrating AI literacy into existing curriculums, emphasizing the need to create lesson plans that encourage the critical and ethical use of AI tools, enabling students to produce new knowledge while developing their digital skills. "
https://repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/2788

Photo by Sheila Webber: pre ChatGPT knowledge exchange, Krakow, October 2023 (Otto Nikodym & Stefan Banach Memorial Bench)

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