The Scopus, Dimensions and Web of Science databases are introducing conversational AI search. (2 Aug 2023) The conversational AI-powered chatbots that have come to Internet search engines, such as Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s Bing, look increasingly set to change scientific search, too. On 1 August, Dutch publishing giant Elsevier released a ChatGPT-like artificial-intelligence (AI)…
(8 Aug 2023) About the position: The primary focus of the Information Literacy Librarian is to enhance students’ information literacy skills and to contribute to the development of information services across the Library. This is achieved through the design and delivery of embedded workshops and online learning resources, as well as one-on-one consultations to respond…
Publishers of big journals ramp up efforts to ensure more transparency over what material has been fed into the likes of ChatGPT (3 Aug 2023) Academic publishers have called for more protections and greater transparency over the way artificial intelligence chatbots are trained, amid a string of lawsuits seeking to protect copyrighted material. …
By Ruth A Pagell* (7/27/2023) 20 years ago Shanghai Rankings issued its first global ranking of five hundred universities, followed a year later by a joint venture from THE and QS, of 200 universities. (Praphamontripong). The number of rankings, countries, institutions, and the scope of the indicators has grown along with criticism of the…
(28 Jul 2023) The Electronic Frontier Foundation will award Alexandra Elbakyan, founder of the ‘pirate’ library Sci-Hub, for her efforts to provide access to scientific knowledge. According to EFF, Elbakyan’s site is a vital resource for millions of students and researchers. Some medical professionals have even argued that the site helped to save lives. …
(3 Jul 2023) The Preah Sihamoni Raja Buddhist University initiates a groundbreaking campaign titled “Reading campaign 9,000 in Peace”, aiming to enrich the collection of the Techo Santepheap Library. The campaign advocates for individuals to donate one book each, as a commitment towards creating a robust and thriving nation. This initiative aims to inspire an…
(July 2023) The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research is growing rapidly, with new applications being developed all the time. However, there are also some potential ethical challenges associated with the use of AI in research. For example, it is important to ensure that AI tools are not used to generate fraudulent or misleading research. It…
(26 Jul 2023) Step inside the National Library of China and peruse over fifty restored ancient books, carefully selected from a collection of 16,000 Dunhuang manuscripts. Discovered in the Mogao Caves over a century ago, these documents dating back from the 4th to 11th centuries offer an insight into the history and culture of the dynasties…
(27 Jul 2023) The best libraries in Sydney are a far cry from the dusty old buildings you may remember from your childhood. The ancient shelves and worn books have been replaced with modern technology, turning the humble library into a place for people to gather, learn and explore the world of literature and creativity. …
(27 Jul 2023) Concerns over censorship are growing in South Chungcheong Province over the provincial government’s decision to remove seven titles dealing with sex and gender issues from public libraries following complaints from conservative groups. South Chungcheong Governor Kim Tae-heum on Tuesday told the provincial assembly that seven titles on such issues were removed from…