May 14 | 1 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. GMT | Online
Beyond the Summary: Information Literacy in the Era of Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT
AI-driven discovery products like Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT are changing how patrons find and interact with information, reducing source-checking and accelerating the spread of misinformation. How can you respond when patrons arrive at the library with AI-generated answers, partial citations, or information that is incomplete—or simply wrong?
Let’s discuss in this month’s OA Master Class for Public Libraries.
During this free, 30-minute webinar, we will:
- Analyze current research on AI summaries and their impact on clicking and reading behaviors.
- Demystify how Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are trained to predict and generate text, why these tools can “hallucinate,” and what that means for librarians on the front lines.
- Explore how OA-forward discovery pathways—such as CloudSource OA, with more than 80M vetted open access and open educational resources—can supplement, and in some cases, replace, AI-dominated search experiences.
Join us on May 14, and discover practical approaches to helping patrons verify claims and re-anchor their information seeking in high-quality, transparent sources. Register today.
Note: We will offer certificates of completion for this OA Master Class and all future Master Classes! Join us live (or on demand) to receive one immediately following the webinar.
May
14
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 1 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. GMT
Place: Online
About the Series
The Open Access Master Class Series for Public Libraries Series will help you get acquainted with OA and the ways it can benefit your community. Whether you’re familiar with OA or just starting your journey, this series will ensure you have all the information you need to develop your collections and provide high-quality, freely accessible content to your patrons.
Presenters
Maryśka Connolly
CloudSource Director of Partnerships & Communications, SirsiDynix