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The mission of the Library Research Round Table (LRRT) is to contribute toward the extension and improvement of library research; to provide public program opportunities for describing and evaluating library research projects and for disseminating their findings; to inform and educate ALA members concerning research techniques and their usefulness in obtaining information with which to reach administrative decisions and solve problems; and expand the theoretical base of the field. LRRT also, serves as a forum for discussion and action on issues related to the literature and information needs for the field of library and information science.

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Transformative Reference Services in the Age of AI

  • 1.  Transformative Reference Services in the Age of AI

    Posted Jan 13, 2025 01:00 PM

    Join us at the next VRS* and ETS** Reference Roundup!

     

    Date: January 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern 

     

    Registration: https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/SYUCesDNSS6jJ_MPBT3NpA 

    Special Topic: Transformative Reference Services in the Age of AI

     

    Reference librarians are making the most of AI tools to guide users through an infinite, evolving landscape of information.  Come learn how innovative approaches can help us meet diverse patron needs: 

    • Robotic interventions to provide comprehensive reference services and enhance library operations.

    • Robotic analysis of user preferences and behaviors for personalized learning experience.

    • Use of virtual and augmented reality technologies to create immersive and interactive reference experiences for remote customers. 

    How has AI already changed your reference service landscape?  And what are the implications, challenges, and ethical considerations of integrating robots into reference services?  

    Presenter: Christine Andresen, Research & Education Informationist, MUSC Libraries, Medical University of South Carolina

    This meeting is a joint presentation of the VRS* and ETS** committees.

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    VRS* hosts bi-monthly Reference Roundups where virtual reference providers compare notes, make connections, and chat about hot topics.

     

    Looking for more from the virtual reference community? 

    Join us on Virtual Reference Voices!

    If you are an ALA Member

    • Log into ALA Connect. 

    • Search for "Virtual Reference Voices."  

    • Click the "Join Community" button. 

    Not an ALA member? 

     

    *Virtual Reference Services Committee, Reference Services Section, Reference & User Services Association

    **Emerging Technologies Section, Reference & User Services Association



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    Rebecca Graff
    Research Librarian
    Southern Methodist University
    regraff@smu.edu
    She/Her/Hers
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