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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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VRS Reference Roundup: AI vs. Human Reference Challenge

  • 1.  VRS Reference Roundup: AI vs. Human Reference Challenge

    Posted Oct 29, 2024 03:19 PM

    Join us at the next VRS* Reference Roundup!

    Date: November 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern 

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

    Special Topic: AI vs. Human: Reference Challenge

    Your AI may ace the Turing Test, but can it survive the 'drunk koala' challenge?

    Join San Juan College librarian - and longtime human - Jennifer Goodland, as she puts AI library reference tools to the ultimate test. Witness live demos of GPT+ librarians. Can they recommend your next favorite book? Handle a proper reference interview? Spot standard patron challenges?

    Then, it's the main event: Jennifer's colleague, Michael Mongeau, will face off against an AI reference librarian to find resources about drunk koalas. Who will reign supreme? And what happens if the machines win? Don't miss this epic battle for library supremacy!

    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



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