An early or somewhat late ChatGPT guide for librarians

Abstract

With over 180 million users engaging with ChatGPT by late-2023 estimates, the need for educational resources, workshops, and discussions on its use has become imperative. This article explores the evolving role of ChatGPT in academic libraries, highlighting proactive initiatives by university libraries to integrate the technology. Through 25 prompts nested in 10 relevant use cases, the authors underscore the utility of ChatGPT, while cautioning against the tool’s limitations. The article is a call for libraries to stay informed, skill share, and adapt their practices to harness the benefits of AI, while also mitigating potential pitfalls.

Keywords:

• AI in higher education
• ChatGPT
• generative AI
• prompt engineering
• university libraries

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).