Education - Information Matters

“What is Library and Information Science?” in a 5-minute video. LIS is cast as the mediating force between publications and people. Further, the video distinguishes the academic discipline (library and information science) from the related concepts of its institution (the library) and profession (librarianship). Along the way, several key concepts are defined, such as the reference interview, reader’s advisory, bibliographic control, and information retrieval. Three distinct types of libraries are named (public, academic, special).

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August 12, 2023 Zoë Abbie Teel

Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Empowering Information Professionals to Support International Students Using AI Technology

As educational institutions strive to accommodate the needs of this diverse demographic of students, information professionals are presented with a unique opportunity to harness the power of AI technology and elevate their role in enhancing the international student experience.

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August 10, 2023 Zoë Abbie Teel

Reshaping Academic Applications: The Multifaceted Impact of Generative AI/ChatGPT for Growth

New, paradigm-changing technologies like ChatGPT provide us with a good opportunity to consider our professional identity and how we can grow as professionals.

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August 2, 2023 Siby Shaji

The Timeless Significance of School Libraries in the Google Age

Despite the convenience and speed of online resources, school libraries continue to hold a significant place in fostering learning, critical thinking, and personal growth among students.

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June 28, 2023 Zahra Mohammadzadeh

ChatGPT: The Future of Patients’ Information Needs

ChatGPT answers the question “Can ChatGPT provide personalized health information tailored to individual patients?”

Figure 5. Installation view of Antiquities Gallery, The Menil Collection, Houston, 2023. Photo: Caroline Philippone. Image courtesy of the Menil Collection.

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May 30, 2023 Charissa Ercolin

Provenance Education to Crack the Cold Cases of Object Origins

Clear, complete, and reliable provenance information is crucial for validating an object’s ownership, authenticity, transparency objectives, and value determinations.

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March 30, 2023 Dr. Shalini R. Lihitkar

The Open Access Movement: Opportunities and Hurdles

The Open Access movement is the movement to make available or publish scholarly literature on the internet to readers free of charge and free of unnecessary licensing restrictions.

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March 27, 2023 Malik M. Saad Missen

How ChatGPT Can Help Improve Quality of Code

As an AI language model, ChatGPT can offer several suggestions and guidelines that can help you write better-quality code.

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February 9, 2023 Zoë Abbie Teel

Webinar Engagement as Professional Development: A Graduate Student Perspective

Do you ever find yourself asking, “What is the best way for me to develop specific skills or gain knowledge that would benefit me in the long run?” Don’t worry, you are not alone. Determining which professional development opportunities are most beneficial for a student’s résumé and growth when entering the workforce is vital for their success in academic careers.

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February 2, 2023 Ali Shiri

ChatGPT and Academic Integrity

Introduces ChatGPT and discusses the academic integrity implications and concerns raised by researchers and educational institutions and the importance of rethinking learning assessment approaches and strategies.