Using AI and GenAI for information searching [Face-to-Face]

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Using AI and GenAI for information searching [Face-to-Face] In-Person

This workshop will explore how AI and GenAI can be used to troubleshoot and enhance academic information search strategies.You will have the opportunity to create your own search strategy and develop it further using Google Gemini. We will also explore AI-powered functionality in academic databases. You will consider the limitations of Gen AI chatbots for finding information, recognising the importance of critical evaluation of AI-generated suggestions and the value of established approaches to finding academic information.

This session is delivered face-to-face in the Library skills room on Level One of the Information Commons (Room 1.43)

Date:: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time:: 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Time Zone:: UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
Location:: Library Skills Room, Level One, Information Commons
Categories:: Research Skills > Using AI and GenAI for information searching

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