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  • 1.  AI Lab? Democratizing access for students

    Posted Apr 15, 2025 12:06 PM
    Edited by Ryan Spellman Apr 15, 2025 12:44 PM

    Hi everyone!

    At some point, I believe I came across information about some universities setting up "AI Labs" where students have access to a wide range of AI tools without hitting paywalls and whatnot.

    Is this possible? Does anyone have experience with setting something like this up in your library? If so, how do accounts / access / licensing work? 

    I have been digging around online and might have found a couple places to reach out to about this but wanted to ask here as well. 

    Thanks in advance!

    Cheers,

    Ryan S.



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    Ryan Spellman
    Online Learning Librarian
    Northern Kentucky University Steely Library
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  • 2.  RE: AI Lab? Democratizing access for students

    Posted Apr 25, 2025 02:15 PM

    Hi Ryan.

    I'm interested in this as well. Can you share what you learn from those you're reaching out to?

    Thank you!

    Sue



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    Sue Parks
    Associate Dean, Special Libraries
    University of North Texas
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  • 3.  RE: AI Lab? Democratizing access for students

    Posted Apr 28, 2025 07:18 AM

    Hi Sue,

    Thank you for the reply!

    One thing is for sure -- others have similar questions! Not much to share yet, but I am going to continue reaching out to people directly and will post anything that I turn up.



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    Ryan Spellman
    Online Learning Librarian
    Northern Kentucky University Steely Library
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