- 年份:2023 年
- 編號:321
- Topic分類:8
- Topic分數:1
- Publish:Digital Library Perspectives
- 作者:Petronetta Pierre – Robertson
Keywords:Digital literacy, 21st century librarians, Evolving roles of librarians, Librarians and ChatGPT, Librarians and scholarly publishing, Librarians and technology
Abstract:SuperLibrarianthe evolving role of librarians in technology spaces Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss changes in the roles of librarians against the backdrop of emerging technologiesDesignmethodologyapproach Through reflection on practice drawn from the authors 30 years in librarianshipthis paper explores the evolving role of librarians in the constantly developing technological environment and demonstrates how librarians can combine information resourcestechnology and research assistance in these constantly changing spacesIt also explores how technology enhances the role of the librarianwith specific reference to ChatGPTFindings The author stressed the need for library courses for credit to allow for feedbackassessment and critical thinkingThe need for continuing professional development for librarians was highlightedAdditionallyareas such as Scholarly PublishingMetrics and AnalyticsAcademic Integrity and Intellectual Property were identified as areas of focus for the 21st century LibrarianResearch limitationsimplications This study is limited to changes in roles as a result of emerging technologies which impact librariansIt is set in the CaribbeanPractical implications This paper is relevant for librariansregardless of their geographical locationwho are also required to be fluidkeep on the cutting edgeadapt and adopt to deliver service in the face of constantly advancing technologyOriginalityvalue This paper is a reflection on an original experience from a Caribbean territoryit also explores recent developments in technologymore specifically ChatGPTand its impact on the roles of librariansIt provides contributions to the ongoing discourse on the evolving role of the librarian from a different perspectiveConsulting ServiceChatGPT can be used for library consulting services to provide real-time QA or guidanceThis article mentioned ChatGPTa NLPnatural language processingtechnologyNLP is an AI technology that enables machines to readunderstand and generate human languageChatGPT uses this technology to understand and answer user questions
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