NASIG 2024

Program Description:
The use of AI tools like ChatGPT in the academic world is becoming more prevalent, and there has been much discussion about their potential value in teaching and learning. However, little has been said about how these tools can be used pragmatically for librarians who are focused on acquisitions, assessment, and managing e-resources. This presentation aims to address this gap and highlight the potential of ChatGPT as a valuable tool for e-resource librarians.
According to a Pew survey conducted in May 2023, only 14% of adults in the United States have used ChatGPT. This suggests that most librarians are not familiar with the tool and may not know how to use it effectively. Therefore, this session will provide a step-by-step walkthrough of the simple interface and offer suggestions for getting started.
The demonstration will show how simple conversational requests can be used to eliminate tedious spreadsheet work associated with acquisitions and assessment. The focus will be on the practical applications of ChatGPT in day-to-day work, such as how easy it is to create visuals and summaries to support acquisition decisions. Furthermore, the session will also examine potential pitfalls and concerns with employing an AI tool.
 By the end of the presentation, attendees will have a clear understanding of what ChatGPT can do for them and will be able to think about how to use it in their institution. The session aims to dispel some of the mystery and apprehension surrounding the use of AI products by taking a pragmatic view of ChatGPT as the latest addition to a technological timeline that began with online catalogs.
Learning Outcomes:
1. What the interface of ChatGPT look like and how to begin using it.
2. What training ChatGPT is and how to do it.
3. How to do complex spreadsheet operations with simple conversational prompts.
4. How to create visual of spreadsheet data with simple prompts.
5. How to create executive summaries with simple prompts.
6. The potential pitfalls of using an AI tool.
7. How AI tools are just another stop on a technological timeline.