Showing papers in "Internet Reference Services Quarterly in 2024"
TL;DR: Generative AI Technology Adoption Model for Entrepreneurs: The model explores the factors influencing entrepreneurs' adoption of generative AI technology, highlighting the interplay between utilitarian and hedonic values.
Abstract: Abstract This article presents an extensive Generative AI Technology Adoption Model intended to elucidate the complex process that entrepreneurs and other innovation ecosystem actors, for instance, libraries, go through for its adoption. The model suggests that the adoption process happens in three stages: Pre-Perception & Perception, Assessment, and Outcome. During the Pre-Perception & Perception Phase, entrepreneurs initiate their technology exploration by navigating social factors, domain experience, technological familiarity, system quality, training and support, interaction convenience, and anthropomorphism; with utilitarian value and hedonic values playing an important role. As they transition to the Assessment Stage, perceived usefulness, ease of use, and a novel addition, perceived enjoyment, shape their evaluations, leading to generations of emotions toward it, with utilitarian value overweighting hedonic values. The model finishes with the Outcome Stage, where emotions developed in the Assessment Stage become tangible intentions to switch (use technology or switch to human services). The adoption model highlights the adoption factors (also called latent variables) and their relationships grounded on researcher’s professional experiences and need to be further empirically validated. Entrepreneurial implications highlight the strategic insights of the model, providing a decision-making roadmap and highlighting the interaction between utilitarian and hedonistic values. Entrepreneurs can create well-informed technological integrations that are in line with business objectives by using the incremental decision-making process. The model’s focus on comparative evaluations gives entrepreneurs the ability to strategically map the usability of technology for the best possible commercial results. The Generative AI Technology Adoption Model offers a nuanced understanding of entrepreneurs’ technology adoption processes, which is also applicable to other actors in the innovation ecosystem.
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TL;DR: AI is a transformative tool in Philippine higher education, enhancing teaching, streamlining administrative tasks, and boosting research productivity. However, concerns exist about its potential impact on cheating, data fabrication, and creativity. Regulatory policies and ethical guidelines are needed to address these concerns.
Abstract: This column shows that Filipino instructors and administrators collectively acknowledge AI as a transformative tool with the potential to enhance teaching, streamline administrative tasks, and boost research productivity. They highlight AI's benefits in facilitating learning with specific examples, but recognize its limitations, particularly in contextualizing experiences. While they positively regard AI tools at work, they have some concerns such as cheating, data fabrication, and potential decline in creativity and critical thinking. Hence, they emphasize the necessity of regulatory policies and ethical guidelines governing AI use in higher education. They also report whether their home institutions have created AI policies. This column advocates for Philippine educational institutions to reassess their stance on AI's increasing presence.
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TL;DR: This systematic literature review examines the role of internet memes in politics and sociocultural functions, highlighting gaps in research on economic functions, regional output, and conceptual clarity, with implications for media literacy and misinformation.
Abstract: Internet users commonly use the phrase "Internet meme" to refer to a diverse range of online content, such as jokes, gossip, and videos in online communication (Shifman, Citation2013). Internet memes play a crucial role in influencing public discussions and activism in the digital era. Studies reveal their potential for spreading false information (Wells, Citation2018), trigger sociopolitical activism (Nabea, Citation2021), encourage contemporary protest movements, public communication and serve several sociocultural functions of society (McGowan, Citation2016; Tammi & Rautio, Citation2022). Thus, conducting a systematic review of Internet memes can shed light on their role in political activism and various sociocultural functions of the digital society. The review can also help in identifying unexplored opportunities for promoting media literacy and investigating misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech. Therefore, a systematic review of Internet memes is conducted following Okoli's (Citation2015) framework. The findings highlight the research gap in terms of examining their economic functions, research design, and regional research output on Internet memes. The findings also highlight the need for general awareness and clarity about the concept of the Internet meme phenomenon and its different types.
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TL;DR: This study assesses the effectiveness of asynchronous embedded library instruction in research-intensive courses, finding moderate student knowledge gains and positive correlations between instructor encouragement and student engagement and learning.
Abstract: "Embedded" librarian programs can take many different forms. At Royal Roads University, librarians embed asynchronously in research-intensive courses via a hosted online forum. Over three to five days, the embedded librarian presents a series of posts on key information literacy topics and invites students' questions and comments. This research project undertook to investigate both the general effectiveness of this embedding approach (in terms of student learning and engagement) and the relationship that may exist between instructors' promotion of the forum and student engagement and/or learning. Quantitative data on student learning and engagement was collected through a pretest/post-test and qualitative data was collected from instructor comments within the LMS course shell. The results of this study indicate that embedding is moderately effective at increasing student knowledge, and that robust instructor encouragement of student participation correlates positively with both student engagement and student learning. We conclude that embedding is an effective information literacy instruction method that can be made more effective through increased relationship-building with faculty and program staff.
TL;DR: Enriching bibliographic records with AI-powered ChatGPT for improved ebook information accuracy and completeness.
Abstract: This column introduces how Ex Libris uses ChatGPT to enrich ebooks' Bibliographic records with the focus on these MARC fields: 041 (Language), 520 (Summary), and 650 (Subject).
TL;DR: Maintain and troubleshoot SUSHI vendor accounts in Alma, find technical support, and analyze reports for ACRL survey 60B and 63 E-serials Usage using COUNTER 5 reports.
Abstract: Abstract SUSHI is a widely used protocol in academic libraries. This article discusses maintaining SUSHI vendor accounts in Alma, troubleshooting irregularities, and finding technical support. This article also includes sample analyses for the ACRL survey 60B Digital/Electronic Circulation or Usage and 63 E-serials Usage using COUNTER 5 reports.
TL;DR: Citation generators impact undergraduate education majors' academic experiences with usability and reliability issues. They enhance the research and writing process but require caution due to errors. Additional tools and comprehensive training are needed to maximize their benefits.
Abstract: The column examined the impact of citation generators like Google Scholar, Zotero, Grammarly, ChatGPT, and Gemini on undergraduate education majors' academic experiences. The findings highlighted usability issues, reliability concerns, and the tools' role in the research and writing process. While participants appreciated the user-friendly interfaces, occasional errors underscored the need for caution. Integrating additional tools was seen as crucial for improving efficiency. The results emphasized the need for enhancements to address issues and maximize the tools' value in academic settings. Comprehensive training and support were also essential for fully leveraging citation generators in undergraduate teacher education and research.
TL;DR: The librarians at Cal Poly Pomona created online video tutorials to teach citation skills to students. The tutorials included quizzes to gauge student understanding. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the creation and implementation of the tutorials.
Abstract: Abstract After receiving troubling data about graduating students’ abilities to cite their work, the librarians at Cal Poly Pomona sought to respond to these findings by creating a suite of online video tutorials to aid student learning. These tutorials included brief assessment quizzes to aid in gauging student understanding. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020 greatly accelerated the process of tutorial creation and implementation, as they became a key tool for instructional outreach during pandemic lockdowns. This article will discuss the process of planning, implementation and piloting of these citation tutorials during the early months of COVID-19.
TL;DR: The SCORE program is a successful OER program that has increased faculty usage and positively impacted student learning.
Abstract: The high cost of course materials negatively affects students’ academic progress. This case study reviews and analyzes the implementation and usage of a library-led Open Educational Resources (OER) program. The university library at Cal State LA established a new Scholarly Communication Open Resources eLearning (SCORE) pilot program in the Fall of 2021, which offers a $500 stipend to faculty for creating or redesigning a zero-cost course. This study examined faculty usage of the SCORE program from various colleges and academic disciplines. The study findings demonstrate that SCORE is both popular and successful. We hope that other libraries have the potential to replicate similar initiatives.
TL;DR: This study examines librarians' roles in creating Open Educational Resources (OER) and open pedagogy, highlighting a partnership among three librarians who co-authored an OER textbook and online course, showcasing adaptable models for effective online instruction.
Abstract: Open Educational Resources (OER), or learning materials such as textbooks that are available without cost to students and include permissions for reuse and adaptation, are a growing part of academic library resources and services. This trend also appears in other areas of higher education; for instance, librarians increasingly serve as partners with faculty in the creation and delivery of online courses that use OER materials. This article discusses a partnership among three individuals, all trained as librarians, whose teamwork produced an OER textbook and an open-pedagogy-driven online course. The partnership represents an adaptable model of the types of contributions necessary to effective online instruction framed by the values and modalities of the open education movement. We explore the complex nature of this partnership by articulating the underpinning concepts and essential skills.
TL;DR: Writers caution against relying solely on Grammarly, emphasizing human editors' value in grasping narrative intricacies and stylistic preferences, and urging critical judgment in accepting AI recommendations to maintain authenticity and quality content delivery.
Abstract: While Grammarly is acknowledged for its role in error correction, writers stress the irreplaceable value of human editors in grasping narrative intricacies, contextual nuances, and stylistic preferences. Writers are also concerned about Grammarly potentially overshadowing personal style and voice. Writers' cautionary notes on occasional inaccuracies underscore the importance of critical human judgment in accepting Grammarly's recommendations. Emphasis is placed on prioritizing quality content delivery over perfection, with writers urged to maintain authenticity amidst technological assistance. The column advocates for using Grammarly and similar AI editing tools as aids to enhance the writing process rather than as substitutes for human discernment.
TL;DR: The pandemic significantly impacted electronic resource management at academic libraries, leading to changes in budget allocation, licensing, accessibility, and staffing.
Abstract: Abstract During the COVID-19 pandemic, academic libraries saw a shift toward remote learning leading to increased dependency on electronic resources. This article explores the implications of the pandemic on electronic resource management, focusing on modifications in budget allocation, licensing, accessibility, and staffing. Drawing from a data set of 120 survey responses in 2023 in the United States, this article illustrates the challenges academic libraries faced and changes made during the pandemic. These findings reiterate the essential role of electronic resources and emphasize the need for academic libraries to continually adapt their management strategies to meet user needs in the post-pandemic era.
TL;DR: This study explores ChatGPT's potential as a citation formatting tool, revealing substantial accuracy and reliability in configuring reference citations across various styles, with notable proficiency in organizing in-text citations, but requiring manual editing for final verification.
Abstract: This inquiry unveiled the potential of ChatGPT as a viable alternative to traditional citation generator. Findings showed the substantial potential and reliability of the chatbot as a citation formatting tool. Notably, the study revealed ChatGPT's remarkable accuracy in configuring reference citations for journal articles and books across a range of styles, including APA 7, MLA 9, IEEE, and Harvard. Furthermore, the tool demonstrated proficiency in organizing in-text citations for multiple references. Despite the commendable performance of ChatGPT, manual editing remains essential for the final verification of the references to ensure the utmost accuracy and credibility of sourced materials.