This guide is meant to help you find the best resources to conduct library research on artificial intelligence. You may also wish to check out our Faculty Guide to AI
Search a Library Database
Because AI is so interdisciplinary, we recommend starting with Library Search:
Next, give Google Scholar a try:
- Google Scholar This link opens in a new windowGoogle Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature. Search across a wide variety of disciplines and sources. Use LibKey Nomad to link to full text.
- PsycINFO This link opens in a new window The most comprehensive database for psychology and related disciplines. Includes content from PyscARTICLES and PsycCRITIQUES. Contains nearly 2.3 million citations and summaries of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations. Journal coverage includes international material selected from more than 2,200 periodicals in more than 25 languages. 1887- current.
- Research Guides by SubjectEvery discipline is exploring AI, so explore the research guide for your subject to find the best databases for that topic.
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowA full text database containing nearly 5,700 journals, this scholarly collection offers information in nearly every area of academic study. Provided by SUNYConnect.
- Computer Science This link opens in a new windowNot peer reviewed, but has a lot of the latest updates on AI.
Using AI
As we step into the age of artificial intelligence (AI), we are watching some really exciting partnerships between humans and technology unfold. The job market is changing fast, and many careers we will see in the future haven't even been created yet.
To thrive in this new landscape, it is important to become proficient in using AI effectively, safely, and ethically. Take the time to understand what AI can do and where it might fall short. Learn when AI can help you in your work and when your own human skills and creativity are irreplaceable.
AI is going to keep evolving and will affect many parts of our daily lives. While we can't predict exactly what changes are coming, this guide is here to help you make the most of your higher education experience as you prepare for the exciting future ahead.
- Know and follow your instructor's rules
- Look through your course syllabus for an AI statement, or talk with your professor to make sure you know their requirements for each specific course. - Learn about AI
- Be curious about AI systems, learn how they work, and understand their strengths and weaknesses. - Do the right thing
- Use this guide to understand how to use AI ethically. Be sure to disclose if you've used AI and properly cite it as a source. - Commit to lifelong learning
- This is just the beginning of the surge in AI use. New tools and methods of using AI will continue to come out, always be looking for what comes next! - Prioritize privacy and security
- Keep in mind that AI tools are not private. Be sure to use trustworthy services, read their user agreements, and minimize the personal details you disclose about yourself or others. - Cultivate your human abilities
- Always continue working on understanding others and improving your interpersonal skills. Continue cultivating your creativity without relying on apps or AI.
How to Create an Effective Prompt
- Image taken from presentationLOEX 2024: ChatGPT in Higher Ed: Student Use, Misuse, and AI Literacy Interventions
Presenters: Marianne Myers and Shaun Peevsasser (Tulsa Community College)
URL: https://library.brockport.edu/ai