Librarian’s Course Overview

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to improve efficiency, increase networking capabilities and lighten workload for librarians

Course objectives

The main objective of this course is to raise awareness of the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence in relation to the library and teaching profession. Freely usable solutions and applications will be elaborated, freely available for librarians and the general public, interested in accessing scientific publications, open data, certified statistics and teaching.

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Educational objectives

Knowledge	Freely usable solutions and applications in technology will be given and practiced. The course is directed towards librarians who are interested in accessing and sharing scientific publications, open data, certified statistics. Furthermore, opportunities to demonstrate understanding and competence of using Ai for teaching and learning.
Abilities taught	Various Ai LLM will be introduced for research purposes and instruction sets.

During the course, participants will:

increase their understanding and awareness of Ai tools.
assess their digital competences and capabilities.
learn about different Ai tools available on the market to increase their productivity and lessen their workload.
learn about organisation and management tools.

After the course, participants will be able to

conduct adequate research using Ai
give meaningful and effective presentations
conduct interactive presentation
effectively gather, store and share data
implement gamification
understand up-to-date organisation methods and data sharing |

Learning assessment

| Knowledge | The course will be considered successfully passed if the participants:

have participated in at least 80% of the course.
have carried out ALL their assignments.
have correctly answered at least 60% of the quizzes. | | --- | --- | | Testing and Assignments | **Every lesson has a follow-up, practical element which the participants need to complete.

At the end of the course, a general quiz will be given.** |

Teaching support

Web resources	Information resources, research tools, chatbots, online applications useful for librarians will be proposed.
Material	All material will be given in PDF form or slides shared throughout the lessons.
Equipment and IT	ZOOM, a stable internet connection, a PC or Mac which runs smoothly, Google Chrome and preferably a google account.
Level of English	Requirement B1+

Requirements and methods of participation

Recipients	Librarians, archivists, teachers, researchers.
Number of participants	min. 15 – max. 20
Participation fee	TBD

Program and times - General Purpose

| Session 1.1

(2 hours)

**THEORY

12 November 2024**

| **- Introductions to Ai

Raising awareness, What can an Ai do? // What it can’t do.
Advantages and disadvantages to Ai
introduction to ChatGPT
Prompting 1** | - Provide a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including basic definitions and a brief overview of its history.
Explore the capabilities of AI systems, highlighting real-world examples, while also emphasizing their current limitations to manage expectations.
Facilitate a discussion about the potential benefits and potential drawbacks of AI, including ethical considerations and social impacts.
Introduce ChatGPT as a powerful language model, explain its basic functions, and discuss its appropriate use.
Teach the basics of effective prompting with ChatGPT, including how to structure questions and commands to get the best results. | | --- | --- | --- | | Session 1.2

(2 hours)

**THEORY

14 November 2024** | **- Organisation tools

research tools
Different Ai LLMs
Ai assistants
Useful Ai tools** | - Explore AI-powered tools that can help improve organization and productivity. Examples include note-taking apps with AI summarization features, AI-powered calendars, and task management tools.
Demonstrate how AI can streamline research processes. Introduce tools focusing on finding reliable sources, summarizing information, managing citations, and identifying connections between different resources.
Introduce students to the concept of Large Language Models (LLMs) and provide examples of different popular LLMs (ChatGPT, Gemini, CoPilot, etc.). Briefly discuss their strengths and areas where they excel. |

Specific practical classes

Session	Topics covered	Aims
Session 2.1

(2 hours)

18 November 2024 | **- Introductions

Course Objectives
Zoom Basics and Extras
Google ICT (docs, sheets, forms and Ai integration)**
Practical assignment. | - Foster a comfortable online learning environment by facilitating introductions.
Students will learn the core functionalities of a Zoom account. This includes joining meetings, audio and video controls, screen sharing, using the chat feature, and understanding basic meeting etiquette for virtual settings.
Identify and enhance Seamless Collaboration and Efficiency with Google. | | Session 2.2

(2 hours)

20 November 2024 | **- Prompting Basics

Different Ai LLM models and their specific uses
drafting emails
Research tools**
Practical assignment. | - Develop proficiency in using advanced AI tools for inquiry and collaboration.
Students will learn about the concept of LLMs, their capabilities, and how they are trained.
Students will be introduced to AI research tools and platforms. They will gain an understanding of how these tools are used to create, train, and evaluate AI models. | | Session 2.3

(2 hours)

25 November 2024 | **- Prompting Advanced

Presentations 1
Video analysis**
Practical assignment. | - Analyse advanced methods of prompting to acquire the desired outcome from Ai models.
Provide an in-depth exploration of AI tools for presentations and websites.
using Gamma for seamless presentation creation. | | Session 2.4

(2 hours)

27 November 2024 | **- Organisation tools - No.

Using Voice
Presentations 2 - Mentimeter**
Practical assignment. | - Enhance project organisation and collaboration.
Using Voice features to save time by recording, summarising and punctuating.
Participants will learn about the Mentimeter platform, its features, and how it can be used to make more engaging presentations. | | Session 2.5

(2 hours)

2 December 2024 | **- TRAAP tests

PROVEN method
ChatBOTS
Replying to Emails**
Practical assignment. | - Delve into the technical details of how to set up and conduct a TRAAP or PROVEN test. This includes the different steps involved, specific software tools used, and the types of data these tests collect.
Students will be introduced to the principles of chatbot design, how to define a chatbot's purpose, create conversational flows, and use a chatbot building platform to bring their bot to life. | | Session 2.6

(2 hours)

4 December 2024 | **- Project management tools (GAANT)

Creating quizzes
Q & A introductions**
Practical assignment. | - Enhance project organisation and collaboration with others.
The Q&A is centered around student-generated questions. The goal is to create a space where students feel comfortable asking anything and driving the direction of the discussion. | | Session 2.7

(2 hours)

9 December 2024 | **- Ai in the academic field

combining Ai tools
Q & A No.1**
Practical assignment. | - Analyze the potential of AI to transform teaching, learning, and research within academics.
Personalized learning: AI-powered tutors and adaptive learning systems.
Automated grading and feedback: AI tools for assessment.
Research assistance: AI for literature searches, data analysis, and identifying patterns.
The Q&A aims to encourage students to ask challenging, open-ended questions that go beyond simple recall of facts | | Session 2.8

(2 hours)

11 December 2024 | **- Testing session

Q & A No.2** | - Recap of material.
Practical testing will be given. |

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