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Report: “2025 EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study: Into the Digital AI Divide”
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The report linked below was published by EDUCAUSE. From EDUCAUSE: The higher education community continues to grapple with questions related to using artificial intelligence (AI) in learning and work. In support of these efforts, we present the 2025 EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study, summarizing our community’s sentiments and experiences related to strategy and leadership, policies and […]
Research Article (Preprint): “A Bibliometric Analysis of Canadian LIS Scholars and Practitioners’ Research Contributions”
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The research article (preprint) linked below was recently shared on arXiv. Title A Bibliometric Analysis of Canadian LIS Scholars and Practitioners’ Research Contributions Authors Jean-Sebastien Sauve Université de Montréal Madelaine Hare University of Ottawa Geoff Krause Dalhousie University Constance Poitras Université de Montréal Poppy Riddle Dalhousie University Philippe Mongeon Dalhousie University Université de Montréal Source […]
New AI Index Study Published by the University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications
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From the U. of South Carolina College of Information and Communication: A College of Information and Communications research team conducted a national survey on “Americans’ Use and Perception of AI Tools” in December 2024. This marks the second survey carried out on this topic, continuing their efforts to understand public attitudes toward AI technologies. The […]
The Fall 2024 Issue of Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship (ISTL) is Now Available Online
Refereed Article Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEM Academic Librarianship: Perspectives and Practices in Canada| Shiyi Xie, Guoying Liu Short Communications Use of Desktop Computers at the California Institute of Technology Libraries Tony Diaz There’s an App for That Margaret: Streamlining Research Productivity Analysis in Colombia with an R Package for GrupLAC Integration Sebastian Robledo, […]
Just Announced: Tony Hey Receives Paul Evan Peters Award
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From a CNI Announcement: The Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and EDUCAUSE are pleased to announce that physicist and computer scientist Tony Hey has been named the 2024 recipient of the Paul Evan Peters Award. The award recognizes notable, lasting achievements in the creation and innovative use of network-based […]
From Computerworld: Market research firm Gartner yesterday published its 2024 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, and the study revealed that generative AI (genAI) has passed the “peak of inflated expectations” and is now sliding down into the “trough of disillusionment.” [Clip] AI-assisted code generation tools are increasingly prevalent in software engineering, and somewhat unexpectedly have become low-hanging fruit for […]
Many thanks to Sage for opening their paywall allowing us to share the full text article linked below. Registration is NOT required for access. Free, full text access should be available for approximately six months from today. The article (full text) linked below was recently published by the Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. Title […]
New Journal Article: “Analysis of the Distribution of Authorship by Gender in Scientific Output: A Global Perspective”
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The article linked below was recently published by the Journal of Infometrics. Title Analysis of the Distribution of Authorship by Gender in Scientific Output: A Global Perspective Authors Rodrigo Sánchez-Jiménez Universidad Complutense de Madrid Pablo Guerrero-Castillo SCImago Group Vicente P. Guerrero-Bote SCImago Group Gali Halevi SCImago Research Group Félix De-Moya-Anegón SCImago Research Group Source Journal […]
The article linked below was published today in the July, 2024 issue of College & Research Libraries (C&RL). Title Use and Importance of Library Resources to Support Faculty Research and Productivity Authors Jung Mi Scoulas University of Illinois Chicago Sandra L. De Groote University of Illinois Chicago Source College & Research Libraries (C&RL) Vol 85, […]
New Research Tool: IMF Releases AI Preparedness Index (AIPI) Data Dashboard
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From the International Monetary Fund (IMF): Our research has already shown how AI is poised to reshape the global economy. It could endanger 33 percent of jobs in advanced economies, 24 percent in emerging economies, and 18 percent in low-income countries. But, on the brighter side, it also brings enormous potential to enhance the productivity of existing […]
