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Mannheimer, Sara1 sara.mannheimer@montana.eduBond, Natalie2 natalie.bond@mso.umt.eduYoung, Scott W. H.3 scott.young6@montana.eduScates Kettler, Hannah4 hannahsk@iastate.eduMarcus, Addison5 socialdata@montana.eduSlipher, Sally K.6 socialdata@montana.eduClark, Jason A.7 jaclark@montana.eduShorish, Yasmeen8 shorisyl@jmu.eduRossmann, Doralyn9 doralyn@montana.eduSheehey, Bonnie10 bonnie.sheehey@montana.edu
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Academic Journal
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to positively impact library and archives collections and services--enhancing reference, instruction, metadata creation, recommendations, and more. However, AI also has ethical implications. This paper presents an extensive literature and review analysis that examines AI projects implemented in library and archives settings, asking the following research questions: RQ1: How is artificial intelligence...
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Chatzitheodorou, Konstantinos1 kchatzitheodorou@ionio.grKaldeli, Eirini2 ekaldeli@image.ntua.grIsaac, Antoine3 antoine.isaac@europeana.euScalia, Paolo4 paolo.scalia@europeana.euGrau Lacal, Carmen5 c.grau@pangeanic.comEscrivá, MªÁngeles García6 ma.garcia@pangeanic.com
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Academic Journal
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The Europeana digital library features cultural heritage collections from over 3,000 European institutions described in 37 languages. However, most textual metadata describe the records in a single language, the data providers' language. Improving Europeana's multilingual accessibility presents challenges due to the unique characteristics of cultural heritage metadata, often expressed in short phrases and using in-domain terminology. This...
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Meakin, Lynsey1 l.meakin@derby.ac.uk
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Academic Journal
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In the field of higher education, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has become a revolutionary influence, shaping how students access and use library resources. This study explores the intricate balance of both positive and negative effects that GenAI might have on the academic library experience for higher education (HE) students. The key aspects of enhanced discovery and retrieval, personalization and engagement, streamlined research processes,...
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Twomey, Beth1 btwomey@udel.eduJohnson, Annie2 akjohnso@udel.eduEstes, Colleen3 cestes@udel.edu
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Academic Journal
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The introduction of Large Language Models (LLM) to the chatbot landscape has opened intriguing possibilities for academic libraries to offer more responsive and institutionally contextualized support to users, especially outside of regular service hours. While a few academic libraries currently employ AI-based chatbots on their websites, this service has not yet become the norm and there are no best practices in place for how academic libraries should...
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Berkowitz, Adam Eric1 aeberkowitz@crimson.ua.edu
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Academic Journal
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For the past 70 years, researchers and experimental musicians have been working with computersynthesized music, forming a collaborative relationship with generative artificial intelligences known as human--AI co-creation. The last several years have shown that musical artists are quickly adopting AI tools to produce music for AI music competitions and for commercial production of songs and albums. The United States Copyright Office, in response to...
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Stoltz, Dorothy1 stoltzcreative@gmail.com
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Academic Journal
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The article discusses a common-sense approach for librarians in activating their intelligence in assessing and using artificial intelligence (AI). Cited are the ways on how they can sift through the challenges posed by AI and create a balanced approach drawing on the strengths of the library, and seven things that librarians should consider in supporting and helping people they serve activate their intelligence using AI as a tool.
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Periodical
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The article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and its potential implications for children's safety and free speech rights online. Senator Richard Blumenthal advocates for the bill, emphasizing its principles of accountability, safeguards, and transparency, while Senator Ron Wyden raises concerns about potential censorship powers that could endanger vulnerable populations and restrict access to important...
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Periodical
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The article focuses on the increasing concerns regarding the online safety of minors, particularly on social media platforms, and the legislative efforts to enhance age verification methods. Topics include the various age verification techniques used by website operators, the potential privacy implications of these methods, and the considerations Congress must weigh in determining the effectiveness and feasibility of proposed legislative actions to...
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Periodical
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The article focuses on the methods of identifying minors online and the legislative measures aimed at protecting children on the internet. Topics include various age verification techniques employed by website operators, the challenges and privacy concerns related to these methods, and potential congressional actions to enhance online safety for minors, including funding research and developing a government age verification system.
18) Defogging Data.
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MADHUSOODANAN, JYOTI (AUTHOR)
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Periodical
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A recent study conducted by researchers in Seattle has highlighted the importance of disaggregating health data for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. The study found that social stress factors affect heart health differently among different ethnicities within these communities. By lumping all AANHPI individuals together, important differences in health risks and needs are obscured. Efforts are now being made...
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HAELLE, TARA (AUTHOR)
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Periodical
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Vaccines have been crucial in promoting health equity for over 200 years, saving lives and reducing the prevalence of diseases. Community health workers, like Kiden Josephine Francis Laja in South Sudan, play a vital role in educating and vaccinating children against diseases such as polio, tetanus, and COVID. Vaccines have had a profound impact on global health, improving access to care, reducing disability and long-term morbidity, and preventing...
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ARNOLD, CARRIE (AUTHOR)
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Periodical
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This article discusses innovative solutions for healthcare in rural regions around the world. It highlights the challenges faced by rural communities, such as limited access to healthcare facilities, lack of transportation, and inadequate infrastructure. The article presents various examples of successful interventions, including telehealth, home monitoring kits, and community-based programs. These initiatives aim to improve access to healthcare and...