This workshop explores how AI tools are being used in literature searching and academic research.

We are aware of the ethical and environmental impacts - so there is a focus on critical thinking, evaluating your usage of AI for yourself, and developing the skills needed to evaluate AI-generated content. We'll look at issues like misinformation, deepfakes and "AI slop", and consider how these can affect the quality and reliability of information.

Session overview:

• An introduction to how AI tools are being used in literature searching.

• Exploring the potential benefits and risks of using AI tools in your literature searching.

• Thinking about media literacy principles to evaluate information quality.

• Introducing the Birmingham University Self-Evaluation Framework for AI tools - with real-world examples

• Time for discussion and questions.

This session will take place online using Microsoft Teams. You will be sent a joining link on registration and you will receive a reminder email the day before.

This session is part of Skills@Library, a rolling programme for staff and students at Edinburgh Napier University.