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Survey: Generative AI and the Evolution of Info Lit Instruction

  • 1.  Survey: Generative AI and the Evolution of Info Lit Instruction

    Posted 12 days ago

    (Please excuse any cross-posting) 

    Dear colleagues,

    You are invited to participate in a survey on the ways in which generative AI tools such as ChatGPT may be starting to change how you teach information literacy. The investigator is seeking responses from any academic librarians with teaching responsibilities. Collected data will be used to inform an exploratory analysis of whether and how information literacy instruction is starting to evolve given the availability of this new technology. 

    The online survey available at the address below should take 15-30 minutes to complete, depending on the level of qualitative input. Further information about the study, including information about informed consent and whom to address questions and concerns to, can be found below. 

    https://albany.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pNRx6S60N9nxhc

    Thank you in advance for you generous contributions to this study. 


    Allison Hosier (she/her)
    Head, Information Literacy Department
    University at Albany
    1400 Washington Avenue
    Albany, New York 12222
    (518) 442-3574 

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    Further information about the study:

    Study title: Generative AI and the Evolution of Information Literacy Instruction
    IRB#: 24X097

    Informed Consent Form
    The survey administrator is seeking input from any librarians who teach information literacy in a higher education environment. Collected data will be used to inform an exploratory analysis of whether and how information literacy instruction is starting to evolve given the availability of this new technology. This consent document explains the purpose of the study, the procedures used, and the risks and benefits of survey participation. 

    Questions and concerns may be addressed to: 

    Allison Hosier, University at Albany, SUNY, ahosier@albany.edu

    Purpose
    This study is exploratory; its purpose is to investigate whether and how the recent implementation of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT are changing the way information literacy and library instruction are taught. 
     
    Procedure
    Participation in this study consists of answering survey questions. Depending on the level of qualitative input, the survey should take approximate 15-30 minutes to complete. 
     
    Instrument
    The survey will be administered using the Qualtrics web-based survey tool.
     
    Voluntary Participation
    Participation in this study is voluntary. You have the right to withdraw at any time or refuse to participate without penalty. To withdraw, close the survey window.
     
    Anonymity and Confidentiality
    Responses will be stripped of any identifiable information. Data will be stored on a third party server. While the third party has agreed to keep the data confidential, UAlbany does not control the security of that server.
     
    Risks
    There are no anticipated risks of participation in this study.
     
    Benefits
    There are no anticipated direct benefits of participation in this study. However, it is hoped that the results will provide a snapshot of how information literacy and library instruction are starting to evolve, if they are evolving at all, with the recent implementation of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. 
     
    Questions about the Study
    Questions regarding this study may be directed to Allison Hosier, Head of Information Literacy, University at Albany SUNY: ahosier@albany.edu. If you have questions about your rights as a participant in this research and wish to speak with someone other than the researcher, you may contact the University at Albany IRB: 

    Institutional Review Board
    University at Albany
    Office of Regulatory and Research Compliance
    1400 Washington Ave, ES 244
    Albany, NY 12222
    Phone: 1-866-857-5459 Email: rco@albany.edu


    By completing the survey, you are agreeing to participate in this research.

    https://albany.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pNRx6S60N9nxhc



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    Allison Hosier
    Information Literacy Librarian
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