16 The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Literacy at the University of Queensland
-
Anna Lagos
Lagos, Anna Associate Director, Operations, Technology and Strategy, The University of Queensland Library, Brisbane, Australia. Anna oversees teams responsible for strategic planning, library technology, copyright, engagement, and organisational development. A key focus of her role is driving innovation, enhancing service excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a commitment to evidence-based practice, Anna works to ensure that the library’s offerings meet the evolving needs of its users while supporting staff development and collaboration. Her work extends across the university, engaging with stakeholders and leadership to strengthen partnerships and showcase the library’s contributions to teaching, research and the wider community.
Email:
a.lagos@library.uq.edu.au Oates, Julie Senior Manager, Library Faculty Services, University of Queensland Library, Brisbane, Australia. Julie leads a team of librarians who support students and academics with their learning, teaching and research needs. She came to Queensland after working in several libraries in the UK. Julie has a strong interest in partnering with academic colleagues to develop the information and digital capabilities of their students and is a chartered member of CILIP.
Email:
j.oates@library.uq.edu.au Sato, Marianne Digital Learning Specialist, University of Queensland Library, Brisbane, Australia. In this role, Marianne collaborates with University of Queensland staff and students to design and develop digital resources that enhance the digital, data, and information capabilities essential for teaching, learning, and research. Her position also focuses on promoting and supporting the creation of Open Educational Resources, benefiting not only University of Queensland staff and students but also the wider community.
Email:
m.sato@library.uq.edu.au
Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of the journey taken with artificial intelligence (AI) at The University of Queensland (UQ) Library. The voyage encompasses the initial stages, the next steps along the way with the emergence of ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies, and the associated opportunities and challenges. The chapter explores the potential future role of the library in navigating an information environment where generative AI is a prominent feature. Libraries can continue in the role of trusted information providers by providing guidance to their users on using generative AI appropriately, advocating for the ethical use of AI and rising to the challenges that AI poses in an increasingly complex information environment.
Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of the journey taken with artificial intelligence (AI) at The University of Queensland (UQ) Library. The voyage encompasses the initial stages, the next steps along the way with the emergence of ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies, and the associated opportunities and challenges. The chapter explores the potential future role of the library in navigating an information environment where generative AI is a prominent feature. Libraries can continue in the role of trusted information providers by providing guidance to their users on using generative AI appropriately, advocating for the ethical use of AI and rising to the challenges that AI poses in an increasingly complex information environment.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- About IFLA IX
- Preface 1
- 1 Digital Literacy: An Overview and Introduction 7
-
Part I Public and School Libraries Promote Digital Literacy through Digital Access and Skills Building
- 2 Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Marginalised Citizens in Developing Nations 29
- 3 Information Literacy in the Digital Age: Building Competencies Across the Learning Continuum 55
- 4 Fostering Digital Literacy in India: Government Initiatives and Digital Inclusion 69
- 5 Engaging Young People as Readers: Use of Social Media and Digital Literacy 93
- 6 The Library as Lifeline: Digital Inclusion in Post-Pandemic Philadelphia 113
- 7 Empowering Librarians and Learners: Building a Supportive Network for Teaching and Learning 128
-
Part II Academic Libraries Take Novel Approaches to Advance Digital Skills
- 8 Transforming the Student Experience in Singapore Polytechnic Libraries Through a Collaborative Digital Literacy Framework 143
- 9 Supporting Digital Dexterity in Academic Library Communities Across Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand 162
- 10 Developing Student Digital Literacies Through Insights from Educators and Employers 180
- 11 Digital Literacy in Latin America: Pre- and Post-COVID-19 197
- 12 The Venn of Project Research: A Framework for Librarians and Students Tackling Real-World Challenges 215
- 13 Enhancing Student Transliteracy Through Archives: Designing an OER for Primary Source Mastery 230
- 14 Misinformation Literacy: Promoting Lifelong Ethical Digital Citizenship 246
- 15 Teaching Information Literacy to Would-Be Teachers 259
- 16 The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Literacy at the University of Queensland 275
-
Part III The Influence of Digital Information
- 17 Be Not Afraid of a Meme: Developing Visual and Media Literacy Skills 291
- 18 Digital Health Literacy: An Evolving Picture 308
- 19 Combating Fake News: School Librarians and Digital and Visual Literacy 330
- 20 A News Literacy Curriculum Toolkit 349
- 21 Digital Learning and Digital Dilemmas 364
- 22 Digital Health Literacy: Improving Health Outcomes 383
- 23 Digital Literacy: Necessary but Not Sufficient for Learning 401
- Contributors 417
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- About IFLA IX
- Preface 1
- 1 Digital Literacy: An Overview and Introduction 7
-
Part I Public and School Libraries Promote Digital Literacy through Digital Access and Skills Building
- 2 Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Marginalised Citizens in Developing Nations 29
- 3 Information Literacy in the Digital Age: Building Competencies Across the Learning Continuum 55
- 4 Fostering Digital Literacy in India: Government Initiatives and Digital Inclusion 69
- 5 Engaging Young People as Readers: Use of Social Media and Digital Literacy 93
- 6 The Library as Lifeline: Digital Inclusion in Post-Pandemic Philadelphia 113
- 7 Empowering Librarians and Learners: Building a Supportive Network for Teaching and Learning 128
-
Part II Academic Libraries Take Novel Approaches to Advance Digital Skills
- 8 Transforming the Student Experience in Singapore Polytechnic Libraries Through a Collaborative Digital Literacy Framework 143
- 9 Supporting Digital Dexterity in Academic Library Communities Across Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand 162
- 10 Developing Student Digital Literacies Through Insights from Educators and Employers 180
- 11 Digital Literacy in Latin America: Pre- and Post-COVID-19 197
- 12 The Venn of Project Research: A Framework for Librarians and Students Tackling Real-World Challenges 215
- 13 Enhancing Student Transliteracy Through Archives: Designing an OER for Primary Source Mastery 230
- 14 Misinformation Literacy: Promoting Lifelong Ethical Digital Citizenship 246
- 15 Teaching Information Literacy to Would-Be Teachers 259
- 16 The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Literacy at the University of Queensland 275
-
Part III The Influence of Digital Information
- 17 Be Not Afraid of a Meme: Developing Visual and Media Literacy Skills 291
- 18 Digital Health Literacy: An Evolving Picture 308
- 19 Combating Fake News: School Librarians and Digital and Visual Literacy 330
- 20 A News Literacy Curriculum Toolkit 349
- 21 Digital Learning and Digital Dilemmas 364
- 22 Digital Health Literacy: Improving Health Outcomes 383
- 23 Digital Literacy: Necessary but Not Sufficient for Learning 401
- Contributors 417
