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Date of Award
5-6-2026
Document Type
Video Recording
Abstract
Academic libraries are navigating growing demand for AI support in research while balancing ethical use, disciplinary norms, and researcher uncertainty. This lightning talk introduces the expansion of a Scholar Services program to include AI Scholar Research Appointments, a structured consultation model that integrates generative AI into the research lifecycle rather than treating it as a standalone tool. These appointments focus on search strategy development, transparency, ethical decision-making, and critical evaluation of AI outputs. Early findings suggest increased researcher confidence, clearer boundaries for appropriate AI use, and deeper librarian–faculty partnerships. Attendees will gain a replicable model for integrating AI into research services while maintaining scholarly rigor and alignment with information literacy frameworks.
Recommended Citation
Bloch, Kristina, "Expanding Scholar Services Through AI Research Appointments" (2026). 2026 Southeastern Conference (SEC) AI Library Summit. 14.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/sec-ai-2026/14
