Generative AI tools have become part of how many people learn, read, write, research, and publish. Your development as an AI-literate learner and researcher is an ongoing process, evolving alongside the tools themselves. At McLaughlin Library we see AI literacy as a core academic literacy. We take a learner-centred approach: technology may change, but our focus stays on you and your growth as a learner. Our AI literacy experts provide support to U of G students, faculty, staff and welcome your questions about how these tools fit into your academic work. We can help you:
- Understand AI and how it generates information
- Use AI to support your academic work including for studying, brainstorming and drafting, presentations, posters, and group work
- Choose the right AI tool
- Write effective prompts
- Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, bias, and reliability
- Navigate journal, publisher, and funder policies on AI use, and understand responsible disclosure
- Cite, disclose, and integrate AI use in your coursework and research
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Individual appointments
We offer free, confidential AI literacy appointments on the topics above to help you develop these skills.
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Services for faculty & instructors
We provide individualized support for faculty and instructors working with AI in their teaching or research. This includes any of the topics above and:
- Providing AI literacy workshops
- Partnering with you to build AI literacy and academic skill development into your courses including helping you think through how AI fits into your assignment design
- Helping you navigate journal, funder, and publisher policies on AI use
- Discussing disclosure expectations for AI use in your work
- Supporting your students by helping them understand responsible AI use. We are here for honest conversations about how they are, or are not, using AI