IGeLU 2024

Conference

Recent research into the undergraduate workflow found that 63% of students will use Google to search for resources before visiting their library website (Librarian Futures Report Part II, 2023). Students are not “little librarians” and require support with using reputable resources, citing correctly, and using GenAI for better outcomes. The majority of students would like the library to be more embedded in their workflow but are unaware of the full extent of support that their academic library can offer. This reveals an opportunity for librarians to discover ways to engage with students in their preferred workflow.

Join us as we discuss the digital knowledge gap that exists between librarians and students and learn how librarians can bridge this gap by bringing the library into the academic life of the user. We will also showcase Lean Library’s new functionality of surfacing Primos print treasures into users ‘digital’ workflows. We will also highlight the recent integration between Sage Campus and Lean Library which embeds the free short course “The Art of Chat GPT Interactions”, delivering GenAI guidance to students and researchers at their point of need. Attendees will learn about the habits of modern-day students, and how better to equip themselves with the skills and confidence of the tools available to provide support and guidance to students directly in their workflow.

User Experience / Discovery