A focus on the themes especially relevant to libraries - Data; Curation, Ethics.Collections, Research Teaching and Learning/ Student Success & Student Wellbeing
Presented at Internet Librarian International on 15th October 2019
DELNET (Developing Library Network) Annual Lecture, given by Bohyun Kim, CTO and Associate Professor, University of Rhode Island Libraries, at the 23rd National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking (NACLIN), Online(/India), Sep. 23, 2020. http://www.naclin.org/
Robots: What Could Go Wrong? What Could Go Right? Bohyun Kim
A presentation given at the ALA Midwinter Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Jan. 26, 2020 by Bohyun Kim, CTO/Associate Professor at the University of Rhode Island Libraries.
Blockchain Overview: Possibilities and IssuesBohyun Kim
Slides for the opening panel discussion given at the Blockchain National Forum, San Jose, CA., August 6, 2018, by Bohyun Kim - https://ischoolblogs.sjsu.edu/blockchains/national-forum/
AI Lab at a Library? Why Artificial Intelligence Matters & What Libraries Can DoBohyun Kim
This document summarizes an AI lab presentation given at the American Libraries Association Annual Conference in June 2018. The presentation covered artificial intelligence topics including what AI is, how it is used today, and its applications in libraries. It also discussed the AI Lab at the University of Rhode Island, including its vision, funding, planning, and implementation. The presentation concluded with discussions of the challenges of AI including algorithmic biases and the importance of considering ethics for data science and AI.
Taking on a New Leadership Challenge: Student-Focused Learning in Artificial ...Bohyun Kim
A conference talk given at the Internet Librarian International, London, UK. October 16, 2018 by Bohyun Kim, Chief Technology Officer & Associate Professor at the University of Rhode Island Libraries, USA.
The Potential and Challenges of Today's AIBohyun Kim
A preconference presentation given by Bohyun Kim, CTO and Associate Professor, University of Rhode Island Libraries, at the NISO Plus Conference at Baltimore, MD on February 23, 2020.
AI - Artificial Intelligence - Implications for LibrariesBrian Pichman
What does the world of AI (artificial intelligence) mean for libraries? Can AI replace library services or how can libraries leverage the technology for more streamlined services. From Smart Houses, to Robots, to technology yet to be mainstreamed, this session will cover it all to help you better prepare and plan for the future.
DELNET (Developing Library Network) Annual Lecture, given by Bohyun Kim, CTO and Associate Professor, University of Rhode Island Libraries, at the 23rd National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking (NACLIN), Online(/India), Sep. 23, 2020. http://www.naclin.org/
Robots: What Could Go Wrong? What Could Go Right? Bohyun Kim
A presentation given at the ALA Midwinter Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Jan. 26, 2020 by Bohyun Kim, CTO/Associate Professor at the University of Rhode Island Libraries.
Blockchain Overview: Possibilities and IssuesBohyun Kim
Slides for the opening panel discussion given at the Blockchain National Forum, San Jose, CA., August 6, 2018, by Bohyun Kim - https://ischoolblogs.sjsu.edu/blockchains/national-forum/
AI Lab at a Library? Why Artificial Intelligence Matters & What Libraries Can DoBohyun Kim
This document summarizes an AI lab presentation given at the American Libraries Association Annual Conference in June 2018. The presentation covered artificial intelligence topics including what AI is, how it is used today, and its applications in libraries. It also discussed the AI Lab at the University of Rhode Island, including its vision, funding, planning, and implementation. The presentation concluded with discussions of the challenges of AI including algorithmic biases and the importance of considering ethics for data science and AI.
Taking on a New Leadership Challenge: Student-Focused Learning in Artificial ...Bohyun Kim
A conference talk given at the Internet Librarian International, London, UK. October 16, 2018 by Bohyun Kim, Chief Technology Officer & Associate Professor at the University of Rhode Island Libraries, USA.
The Potential and Challenges of Today's AIBohyun Kim
A preconference presentation given by Bohyun Kim, CTO and Associate Professor, University of Rhode Island Libraries, at the NISO Plus Conference at Baltimore, MD on February 23, 2020.
AI - Artificial Intelligence - Implications for LibrariesBrian Pichman
What does the world of AI (artificial intelligence) mean for libraries? Can AI replace library services or how can libraries leverage the technology for more streamlined services. From Smart Houses, to Robots, to technology yet to be mainstreamed, this session will cover it all to help you better prepare and plan for the future.
The document describes an upcoming two-day workshop on how artificial intelligence is transforming business, hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry and facilitated by DataMites. The workshop will take place on February 20-21, 2019 in Chennai, India and will be presented by AI expert Ashok Kumar Adinarayanan. The document provides an agenda and overview of topics that will be covered, including the evolution and history of AI, machine learning applications, case studies of AI transforming industries like banking and healthcare.
This document provides an introduction to artificial intelligence and machine learning, including their history, common examples, and applications in finance (FinTech). It discusses key concepts like the difference between artificial intelligence, machine learning, and their various subfields. The document also outlines machine learning techniques and processes, and provides examples of real-world applications. Global initiatives applying these technologies in finance are highlighted.
Executive Omnichannel - SDA Bocconi - September 28 2017Roberto Villa
IBM's strategy involves using artificial intelligence technologies like Watson to help drive digital transformation. IBM Research develops technologies like Watson, which acts as an AI platform that can be applied across industries. IBM aims to augment human capabilities by developing cognitive systems that combine large-scale data processing with human judgment. These systems are being applied in healthcare to help doctors analyze medical images efficiently and in other industries to help transform how business is done.
The document discusses the business case for applied artificial intelligence. It covers how AI can enhance enterprises and how to build successful AI ventures. Specifically, it notes that global AI business value is forecast to reach $3.9 trillion by 2022. It then discusses how to introduce AI in enterprises, including defining objectives and benefits. It also outlines challenges of AI introduction. Additionally, it provides a framework for successful AI startups with factors around value creation, implementation, and competitive positioning. The document concludes by discussing implementation aspects like machine learning canvases and technical debts, as well as ethical considerations around issues like bias, privacy, and accountability.
Tom Davenport, Distinguished Professor at Babson College and renown author made this presentation as part of the Cognitive Systems Institute Speaker Series on February 11, 2016.
This document provides an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities and dangers for business. It discusses how AI is dominating technology focus and ushering in an intelligent automation age. The dangers section addresses issues like existential risks, data monopolies, and potential solutions like decentralization and data taxation. The opportunities section outlines many business areas impacted by AI like marketing, customer service, and workflow automation. It provides recommendations for enterprises to create an AI strategy and sense-and-respond framework to generate revenue and optimize operations using AI.
4Boards.ai is a research initiative that aims to identify, codify, and disseminate best practices for corporate boards to leverage AI and other emerging technologies. It will conduct interviews and workshops with boards to explore challenges, practices, and solutions regarding digital transformation and governance. The goal is to develop a framework of checklists, services, and training to help boards successfully oversee innovation and sustainability efforts involving new technologies. The initiative is led by academics from Chalmers University of Technology and the Stockholm School of Economics and invites various organizations to participate in and provide input to the research.
Machine Learning in Finance: 10 Things You Need to Know in 2021QuantUniversity
Machine Learning and AI has revolutionized Finance! In the last five years, innovations in computing, technology and business models have created multiple products and services in Fintech prompting organizations to prioritize their data and AI strategies. What will 2021 bring and how should you prepare for it? Join Sri Krishnamurthy,CFA as we kickoff the QuantUniversity’s Winter school 2021. We will introduce you to the upcoming programs and have a masterclass on 10 innovations in AI and ML you need to know in 2021!
Computer Science is an ever-changing field with new inventions each day. Here are the latest trends in the field of computer science which are making their mark in this era of digitization.
Source: http://www.techsparks.co.in
The document discusses the new era of cognitive computing. It describes IBM Research's work in developing cognitive systems, including Watson 2.0 which applies complex reasoning, and Watson 3.0 which extends human cognition. It also discusses cognitive computing applications like DOME which differentiates noise from science using deep space data. Finally, it mentions projects like SyNAPSE, a neurosynaptic supercomputer, and the Human Brain Project, which aims to build a detailed brain model.
Applying Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to BusinessRussell Miles
Machine Learning is coming out of the halls of Academia and straight into the arms of those businesses looking for a competitive edge.
This session by the experts of GoDataScience.io on machine learning is designed to give a high level overview of the field of machine learning for business consumers covering:
- What Machine Learning is
- Where it came from
- Why we need it
- Why now
- How to make it real with the various toolkits and processes.
CUbRIK tutorial at ICWE 2013: part 1 Introduction to Human ComputationCUbRIK Project
2013, July 8
Part 1 of the tutorial illustrated at ICWE 2013, by Alessandro Bozzon (Delft University of Technology)
Crowdsourcing and human computation are novel disciplines that enable the design of computation processes that include humans as actors for task execution. In such a context, Games With a Purpose are an effective mean to channel, in a constructive manner, the human brainpower required to perform tasks that computers are unable to perform, through computer games. This tutorial introduces the core research questions in human computation, with a specific focus on the techniques required to manage structured and unstructured data. The second half of the tutorial delves into the field of game design for serious task, with an emphasis on games for human computation purposes. Our goal is to provide participants with a wide, yet complete overview of the research landscape; we aim at giving practitioners a solid understanding of the best practices in designing and running human computation tasks, while providing academics with solid references and, possibly, promising ideas for their future research activities.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are undergoing revolutionary changes that will affect wide swaths of our society. And the applications of this technology are increasingly diverse. Join us as we narrow in on how researchers in AL and ML are using AWS to identify and prevent financial market manipulation in a high-volume, high-velocity stock market. We also explore how to use natural language processing to aid emergency response organizations in real time during deadly disasters, such as during hurricanes and catastrophic wildfires.
This document discusses the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning. It notes that IBM invested over $1 billion to establish a new business unit for Watson. It also mentions Google's acquisitions of robotics and AI companies, showing their focus on data acquisition. The document argues that AI requires ubiquitous data collection and exponentially growing computing power to continue advancing. It recognizes that while the path of intelligent machines' evolution is unclear, it will likely progress faster than expected due to exponential growth.
AI driven automation will create wealth and expand economies. Find out the views of the Executive Office of the US President in this AI Government led initiative.
Vertex Perspectives - Artificial Intelligence in China (Jul 2017)Zhijin Xia
The document discusses factors enabling China's rise as a global artificial intelligence hub, including industries interested in employing AI, a large talent pool, a significant mobile internet market, access to high-performance computing, and supportive government policies. It notes that industries interested in AI and the breadth of talent available provide China with distinct competitive advantages. The document also provides details on each of the five factors and discusses China's progress and remaining challenges in developing its AI capabilities.
Lee Rainie, Director of Internet and Technology research, spoke about the skills requirements for jobs in the future at the International Telecommunications Union’s “capacity building symposium” for digital technologies. He discussed the changing structure of jobs and the broad labor force and the attitudes of Americans about the likely changes that robots, artificial intelligence (AI) and other advances in digital life will create in workplaces. The session took place in Santo Domingo on June 18, 2018.
The document discusses the transition of libraries from management information to data-driven intelligence and analytics. It begins by discussing how libraries have traditionally used data from their integrated library systems (ILS) for reporting but are now moving towards dashboards and visualization. It also discusses shared data initiatives like the National Bibliographic Knowledgebase (NBK) in the UK. The document then discusses moving from basic analytics to more advanced analytics and predictive analytics. It notes that libraries will need to partner with other organizations to conduct more advanced analytics. The rest of the document discusses learning analytics beyond just the library and how libraries can utilize artificial intelligence.
In 2017 the Economist magazine, in a much quoted article said, ‘the world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data. Smartphones and the internet have made data abundant, ubiquitous and far more valuable”. While data may be abundant, in the world of libraries, publishers and intermediaries it is typically siloed and the value and potential to improve services has barely begun to be realised. On their own, data from libraries, publishers or conventional intermediaries will not be enough to deliver the kinds of predictive analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that emerging. Commercial companies and sector bodies like Jisc have begun to develop platforms that make use of data from a variety of sources. This will be an intensely competitive environment and it is not yet clear who the winners will be for, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the world economic
Digital libraries are transforming traditional libraries through information and communication technology (ICT) and innovation. ICT has revolutionized the concept of libraries, with most libraries becoming digitized globally. A digital library comprises digital collections, services, and infrastructure to support lifelong learning, research, scholarly communication, and the preservation of recorded knowledge. Digital libraries provide advantages like no physical boundaries, round-the-clock availability, multiple access points, and preservation of information. However, they also face challenges like copyright issues, initial costs, and ensuring efficient access. Libraries must keep up with technology trends and adapt innovations appropriately to serve community needs.
The document describes an upcoming two-day workshop on how artificial intelligence is transforming business, hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry and facilitated by DataMites. The workshop will take place on February 20-21, 2019 in Chennai, India and will be presented by AI expert Ashok Kumar Adinarayanan. The document provides an agenda and overview of topics that will be covered, including the evolution and history of AI, machine learning applications, case studies of AI transforming industries like banking and healthcare.
This document provides an introduction to artificial intelligence and machine learning, including their history, common examples, and applications in finance (FinTech). It discusses key concepts like the difference between artificial intelligence, machine learning, and their various subfields. The document also outlines machine learning techniques and processes, and provides examples of real-world applications. Global initiatives applying these technologies in finance are highlighted.
Executive Omnichannel - SDA Bocconi - September 28 2017Roberto Villa
IBM's strategy involves using artificial intelligence technologies like Watson to help drive digital transformation. IBM Research develops technologies like Watson, which acts as an AI platform that can be applied across industries. IBM aims to augment human capabilities by developing cognitive systems that combine large-scale data processing with human judgment. These systems are being applied in healthcare to help doctors analyze medical images efficiently and in other industries to help transform how business is done.
The document discusses the business case for applied artificial intelligence. It covers how AI can enhance enterprises and how to build successful AI ventures. Specifically, it notes that global AI business value is forecast to reach $3.9 trillion by 2022. It then discusses how to introduce AI in enterprises, including defining objectives and benefits. It also outlines challenges of AI introduction. Additionally, it provides a framework for successful AI startups with factors around value creation, implementation, and competitive positioning. The document concludes by discussing implementation aspects like machine learning canvases and technical debts, as well as ethical considerations around issues like bias, privacy, and accountability.
Tom Davenport, Distinguished Professor at Babson College and renown author made this presentation as part of the Cognitive Systems Institute Speaker Series on February 11, 2016.
This document provides an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities and dangers for business. It discusses how AI is dominating technology focus and ushering in an intelligent automation age. The dangers section addresses issues like existential risks, data monopolies, and potential solutions like decentralization and data taxation. The opportunities section outlines many business areas impacted by AI like marketing, customer service, and workflow automation. It provides recommendations for enterprises to create an AI strategy and sense-and-respond framework to generate revenue and optimize operations using AI.
4Boards.ai is a research initiative that aims to identify, codify, and disseminate best practices for corporate boards to leverage AI and other emerging technologies. It will conduct interviews and workshops with boards to explore challenges, practices, and solutions regarding digital transformation and governance. The goal is to develop a framework of checklists, services, and training to help boards successfully oversee innovation and sustainability efforts involving new technologies. The initiative is led by academics from Chalmers University of Technology and the Stockholm School of Economics and invites various organizations to participate in and provide input to the research.
Machine Learning in Finance: 10 Things You Need to Know in 2021QuantUniversity
Machine Learning and AI has revolutionized Finance! In the last five years, innovations in computing, technology and business models have created multiple products and services in Fintech prompting organizations to prioritize their data and AI strategies. What will 2021 bring and how should you prepare for it? Join Sri Krishnamurthy,CFA as we kickoff the QuantUniversity’s Winter school 2021. We will introduce you to the upcoming programs and have a masterclass on 10 innovations in AI and ML you need to know in 2021!
Computer Science is an ever-changing field with new inventions each day. Here are the latest trends in the field of computer science which are making their mark in this era of digitization.
Source: http://www.techsparks.co.in
The document discusses the new era of cognitive computing. It describes IBM Research's work in developing cognitive systems, including Watson 2.0 which applies complex reasoning, and Watson 3.0 which extends human cognition. It also discusses cognitive computing applications like DOME which differentiates noise from science using deep space data. Finally, it mentions projects like SyNAPSE, a neurosynaptic supercomputer, and the Human Brain Project, which aims to build a detailed brain model.
Applying Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to BusinessRussell Miles
Machine Learning is coming out of the halls of Academia and straight into the arms of those businesses looking for a competitive edge.
This session by the experts of GoDataScience.io on machine learning is designed to give a high level overview of the field of machine learning for business consumers covering:
- What Machine Learning is
- Where it came from
- Why we need it
- Why now
- How to make it real with the various toolkits and processes.
CUbRIK tutorial at ICWE 2013: part 1 Introduction to Human ComputationCUbRIK Project
2013, July 8
Part 1 of the tutorial illustrated at ICWE 2013, by Alessandro Bozzon (Delft University of Technology)
Crowdsourcing and human computation are novel disciplines that enable the design of computation processes that include humans as actors for task execution. In such a context, Games With a Purpose are an effective mean to channel, in a constructive manner, the human brainpower required to perform tasks that computers are unable to perform, through computer games. This tutorial introduces the core research questions in human computation, with a specific focus on the techniques required to manage structured and unstructured data. The second half of the tutorial delves into the field of game design for serious task, with an emphasis on games for human computation purposes. Our goal is to provide participants with a wide, yet complete overview of the research landscape; we aim at giving practitioners a solid understanding of the best practices in designing and running human computation tasks, while providing academics with solid references and, possibly, promising ideas for their future research activities.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are undergoing revolutionary changes that will affect wide swaths of our society. And the applications of this technology are increasingly diverse. Join us as we narrow in on how researchers in AL and ML are using AWS to identify and prevent financial market manipulation in a high-volume, high-velocity stock market. We also explore how to use natural language processing to aid emergency response organizations in real time during deadly disasters, such as during hurricanes and catastrophic wildfires.
This document discusses the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning. It notes that IBM invested over $1 billion to establish a new business unit for Watson. It also mentions Google's acquisitions of robotics and AI companies, showing their focus on data acquisition. The document argues that AI requires ubiquitous data collection and exponentially growing computing power to continue advancing. It recognizes that while the path of intelligent machines' evolution is unclear, it will likely progress faster than expected due to exponential growth.
AI driven automation will create wealth and expand economies. Find out the views of the Executive Office of the US President in this AI Government led initiative.
Vertex Perspectives - Artificial Intelligence in China (Jul 2017)Zhijin Xia
The document discusses factors enabling China's rise as a global artificial intelligence hub, including industries interested in employing AI, a large talent pool, a significant mobile internet market, access to high-performance computing, and supportive government policies. It notes that industries interested in AI and the breadth of talent available provide China with distinct competitive advantages. The document also provides details on each of the five factors and discusses China's progress and remaining challenges in developing its AI capabilities.
Lee Rainie, Director of Internet and Technology research, spoke about the skills requirements for jobs in the future at the International Telecommunications Union’s “capacity building symposium” for digital technologies. He discussed the changing structure of jobs and the broad labor force and the attitudes of Americans about the likely changes that robots, artificial intelligence (AI) and other advances in digital life will create in workplaces. The session took place in Santo Domingo on June 18, 2018.
The document discusses the transition of libraries from management information to data-driven intelligence and analytics. It begins by discussing how libraries have traditionally used data from their integrated library systems (ILS) for reporting but are now moving towards dashboards and visualization. It also discusses shared data initiatives like the National Bibliographic Knowledgebase (NBK) in the UK. The document then discusses moving from basic analytics to more advanced analytics and predictive analytics. It notes that libraries will need to partner with other organizations to conduct more advanced analytics. The rest of the document discusses learning analytics beyond just the library and how libraries can utilize artificial intelligence.
In 2017 the Economist magazine, in a much quoted article said, ‘the world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data. Smartphones and the internet have made data abundant, ubiquitous and far more valuable”. While data may be abundant, in the world of libraries, publishers and intermediaries it is typically siloed and the value and potential to improve services has barely begun to be realised. On their own, data from libraries, publishers or conventional intermediaries will not be enough to deliver the kinds of predictive analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that emerging. Commercial companies and sector bodies like Jisc have begun to develop platforms that make use of data from a variety of sources. This will be an intensely competitive environment and it is not yet clear who the winners will be for, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the world economic
Digital libraries are transforming traditional libraries through information and communication technology (ICT) and innovation. ICT has revolutionized the concept of libraries, with most libraries becoming digitized globally. A digital library comprises digital collections, services, and infrastructure to support lifelong learning, research, scholarly communication, and the preservation of recorded knowledge. Digital libraries provide advantages like no physical boundaries, round-the-clock availability, multiple access points, and preservation of information. However, they also face challenges like copyright issues, initial costs, and ensuring efficient access. Libraries must keep up with technology trends and adapt innovations appropriately to serve community needs.
Artificial Intelligence AI in Libraries Training for Innovation WebinarSaid Ali Said
Objectives The objectives of the webinar are to:
• introduce AI in libraries
• describe the IDEA Institute on AI and its contribution to providing professional, innovative training in AI to library and other information professionals
• understand challenges and opportunities in implementing AI in libraries based on real-world experiences of the first cohort of Institute Fellows
• consider equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility issues, and ethical questions, in AI implementation.
Speakers
Prof. Dr. Dania Bilal
Professor, School of Information Sciences at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN.
Researcher, scholar and educator in Human Information Behavior, Human–Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience and Design (UXD), Human–AI Interaction, and Information Science Theory.
Research focus is on user information interaction and behavior (children, teenagers and adults) with information systems, products and interfaces; and on user-centered design for better user engagement and experiences.
Principal Investigator and co-developer, IDEA Institute on Artificial Intelligence.
Clara M. Chu
Director and Mortenson Distinguished Professor, Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
• Expert in developing appropriate and strategic solutions to deliver equitable and relevant library services in culturally diverse and dynamic libraries.
• Studies the information needs of culturally diverse communities in a globalized and technological society.
• Co-developer, IDEA Institute on Artificial Intelligence.
Target Audience
• Staff in any type of library and information center or information environment.
• Library and information science students, educators and researchers.
Objectives The objectives of the webinar are to:
• introduce AI in libraries
• describe the IDEA Institute on AI and its contribution to providing professional, innovative training in AI to library and other information professionals
• understand challenges and opportunities in implementing AI in libraries based on real-world experiences of the first cohort of Institute Fellows
• consider equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility issues, and ethical questions, in AI implementation.
Speakers
Prof. Dr. Dania Bilal
Professor, School of Information Sciences at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN.
Researcher, scholar and educator in Human Information Behavior, Human–Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience and Design (UXD), Human–AI Interaction, and Information Science Theory.
Research focus is on user information interaction and behavior (children, teenagers and adults) with information systems, products and interfaces; and on user-centered design for better user engagement and experiences.
Principal Investigator and co-developer, IDEA Institute on Artificial Intelligence.
Clara M. Chu
Director and Mortenson Distinguished Professor, Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
• Expert in developing appropriate and strategic solutions to deliver equitable and relevant library services in culturally diverse and dynamic libraries.
• Studies the information needs of culturally diverse communities in a globalized and technological society.
• Co-developer, IDEA Institute on Artificial Intelligence.
Presentation about AI and Libraries. Why should libraries follow technology and be the main information provider and how innovating libraries can reach the AI audience and the increased need for data and information.
This presentation describes the Networked Information Economy background to Open Source before looking at the UK Higher Education market for library Management Systems and how Open source is affecting that market
Ken Chad presented the keynote at the EDS (Ebsco Discovery Services) conference at Regents University, London in July 2016. He reviewed future trends for Google and enterprise search including factors such as voice (‘conversational’) search, the ‘ultimate assistant’, entities (‘things not strings’), visual search and the role of big data, context and intention. He then looked and some trends in library discovery services. There will continue to be a multiplicity of approaches open to users and Ken recommended that libraries do more to focus on the needs of users– the ‘jobs’ they were trying to do– in order to acquire and/or innovate new approaches to library discovery services.
Designing A.I. - Week 1 - Intro LectureDavid Young
The document provides an introduction to a course on designing artificial intelligence. It discusses the history and recent successes of AI, including deep learning techniques. It notes challenges like bias in data and the need for more diversity in AI development. The course will focus on current machine learning techniques and how AI could help underserved groups. Students will research AI technologies, propose solutions, and develop new ways for non-experts to understand AI through prototypes and reflection.
Artificial intelligence has advanced significantly in recent years due to improvements in algorithms, sensors, data collection, and robotics. This document discusses whether Stephen Hawking's warning that AI could end humanity has become more plausible. It also examines the impact of AI on jobs and discusses different generations of AI from narrow to general to superintelligence.
This document discusses the changing landscape for information professionals. It notes that the roles of libraries and information sciences are evolving due to technological changes. Funding models are facing pressure to change due to demographic and economic challenges. The document explores options for a new organization to serve the needs of information professionals in New Mexico, including potential meeting topics, formats, and challenges.
Presentation shared by author at the 2019 EDEN Annual Conference "Connecting through Educational Technology" held on 16-19 June, 2019 in Bruges, Belgium.
Find out more on #eden19 here: http://www.eden-online.org/2019_bruges/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbXEXGT3I9I&list=PLqJzTtkUiq54DDEEZvzisPlSGp_BadhNJ&index=8
Link of video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbXEXGT3I9I
This is a review of the keynote presented by Eric Horvitz, Managing Director, Microsoft, Redmond.
This keynote was presented at Computing Community Consortium in Washington DC on June-07-2016.
Eric has discussed about 3 things in his keynote: Healthcare, Agriculture and Transport.
Mainly he has focussed on Health care.
The goal of AI
Broad Spectrum of Opportunities for AI
Healthcare
Sciences
Transportation
Agriculture
Sustainability
Education
Governance
Criminal justice
Privacy & security
Emergency management
A work conducted in John Hopkins University
References:
http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/people/horvitz/AI_supporting_people_and_society_Eric_Horvitz.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rek3jjbYRLo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AI_winter
http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/people/horvitz/
Leading responsible AI - the role of librarians and information professionalsNicholas Poole
Presentation by CILIP CEO Nick Poole to the global UN Library, Information and Knowledge Network via their event in Doha, Qatar on the role of librarians and information professionals in leading progress towards more responsible approaches to AI.
Conforming to Destiny or Adapting to Circumstance: The State of Cataloging in...WiLS
Presented by Bobby Bothmann, Minnesota State University, Mankato for Peer Council 2019 on June 3rd at Madison Public Library in Madison, WI
Budgets, personnel, technology, services, and information-seeking behavior are some of the factors that influence today’s libraries. During this session, we will look at some of the historical technologies, processes, and trends in cataloging and examine how they panned out. We will use that information to identify and discuss current technologies, processes, and trends to see where we might be going and how advocacy might help us change fate.
Benefiting from Semantic AI along the data life cycleMartin Kaltenböck
Slides of 1 hour session of Martin Kaltenböck (CFO and Managing Partner of Semantic Web Company / PoolParty Software Ltd) on 19 March 2019 in Boston, US at the Enterprise Data World 2019, with its title: Benefiting from Semantic AI along the data life cycle.
This presentation was provided by Amanda Wheatley and Sandy Hervieux of McGill University, during the NISO Webinar "Discover and Online Search, Part Two: Personalized Content, Personal Data," which was held on June 19, 2019.
LIS Game Changer Trends and Profession Motivation by Muhammad Shafiq RanaAta Rehman
Makerspaces, digital scholarship centers, and flexible design are trends transforming libraries. Makerspaces allow patrons to create with tools like 3D printers. Digital scholarship centers provide resources for research using technologies like data visualization. Libraries are adopting flexible, modular furniture and bright colors to create welcoming community spaces. Collection assessment also focuses more on continuous review in response to curricular needs rather than one-time projects.
This presentation looks at how AI works, how it is being used presently in Education and then outline some concerns about how AI might be used in education in the future.
I argue that AI has a much greater part to play in Education – particularly in making education more widely available in the developing world and in reducing the cost of education.
The talk then moves on to discuss general ethical concerns about how AI is being used in society, looking at the issue of how we program autonomous vehicles as a case in point. I then outline five areas of concern about the use (and potential abuse) of AI in education arguing that we need to have a much more informed debate before things go too far. With this in mind, I close with some suggestions for courses and reading that might help colleagues to become better informed about the subject.
The document discusses artificial intelligence and provides an overview of key topics including:
- A brief history of AI beginning with the 1956 Dartmouth conference where the field was first proposed.
- Types of AI such as artificial weak intelligence, artificial hybrid intelligence, and artificial strong intelligence.
- Applications of AI such as computer vision, machine translation, and robotics.
- Progress in deep learning including speech recognition, computer vision, and machine translation.
- Demos of AI services including a cognitive race between AWS and Azure and using an AWS bot with Lex.
Similaire à AI - the role and opportunity in libraries (20)
Ken spoke at the University College London (UCL) and Ciber research event ‘Digital textbooks: where are we?’ in May 2018. He outlined some of the drivers and themes that are influencing the future of e-textbooks and digital learning resources. He focused on the student as consumer, the user experience, digital platforms and the importance of data and analytics.
This document discusses rethinking the library services platform (LSP) model to improve interoperability between systems. It notes that while new LSPs have emerged, significant lack of interoperability remains between components of the library technology ecosystem. The author argues that libraries should adopt a platform approach like Windows or Apple, where vendors provide tools and services to allow third parties to build applications on their platforms. This could encourage more applications and make platforms more valuable. Prioritizing the library user perspective may change how libraries think about LSPs. Standards bodies are working on interoperability issues but more remains to be done to fully integrate solutions.
This document discusses the shift from traditional library management systems to new library services platforms. It notes that library management systems have changed little in decades but are now outdated, as libraries increasingly deal with digital resources rather than print. A tipping point was reached around 2012, with the recognition that a new approach was needed to manage the full spectrum of library collections. Early library services platforms from vendors like Ex Libris emerged then to address these needs through modern, cloud-based systems designed for the digital era.
Emerging technologies and the future of libraries (and library systems). Keyn...Ken Chad Consulting Ltd
Global technology trends and new directions in Higher Education will clearly affect the future of academic libraries and the nature of library technology. A common thread is the increasing focus on the user/consumer in an increasingly digital economy. For example a leading information technology research and advisory company, Gartner states ('Top 10 strategic predictions for 2015') that: "Renovating the customer experience is a digital priority." What should libraries and library tech companies do? Ken argues that the first step is looking again at user needs and suggests an innovative and practical methodology to help
Entrepreneurial library article_emerging_trends_conference_ken_chad_december2014Ken Chad Consulting Ltd
The document discusses the need for libraries to become more entrepreneurial and innovative in order to remain competitive in an increasingly digital landscape dominated by companies like Amazon, Apple, and Google. It argues that libraries should focus on understanding user needs and jobs-to-be-done in order to develop strategies and services that address real problems for customers. The Jobs-to-be-Done methodology is presented as a way for libraries to better understand users and identify opportunities to create new solutions. The author advocates for libraries to clearly define their objectives, scope, and advantages to identify strategic areas where they can uniquely meet user needs and distinguish themselves from competitors.
Re-awakening the 'Peoples University' - the learning agenda opportunity to reinvigorate public libraries. Community, informal (outside formal academic institutions) and online learning is a growing, disruptive opportunity. Learning happens best where there is a ‘community’ of support and good learning spaces. Public libraries have an opportunity to thrive if they develop the right capabilities to deliver a compelling learning offer. Presented at the CILIP "Re-imaging Learning" Executive Briefing on 13th November 2014
The public library and the 21st century ‘People’s University’
Back in 1938 Alvin Johnson argued that we should: “develop the public library into a permanent centre of adult education, informally a people's university” . In the 21st century new winds of change are blowing through learning. Social economic and technology factors combine to create new challenges and opportunities. Public libraries have a huge opportunity to revitalise their long standing commitment to learning and reinvigorate themselves at the heart of the process. Access to Research, CORE and others initiatives now provide public libraries with free access to millions of journal articles. The question is how, in the 21st century, public libraries will galvanise these resources and develop communities of learners.
The document discusses the need for new library systems, or "next generation library services platforms", due to significant changes in technology, user needs and library operations. It provides perspectives from consultants, librarians, vendors and others that current library systems are inadequate and do not meet the needs of modern libraries and their users. There is a recognition that a new approach is required that takes advantage of new technologies like cloud computing, and focuses on providing a superior user experience.
Research process and research data management. Many universities are looking at how they can better serve the needs of researchers. Ken Chad Consulting worked with the University of Westminster to look the needs and attitudes of researchers and admin staff in terms of research data management (RDM). The result led the University to look first at the whole lifecycle and workflows of research administration. This in turn led to the innovative, rapid development of a system to support researchers and admin staff. Presented by Suzanne Enright (University of Westminster) and Ken Chad at the annual UKSG conference in April 2014
What are ebooks for? As libraries struggle with issues around ebook platforms, digital rights management (DRM), business models, and ebook formats it is worth stepping back and revisiting the fundamental issue of what ebooks are for. Keynote Presentation at the “Ebooks 2014: Are we nearly there yet?” Conference. University of the West of England 7 April 2014 #ebooksuwe2014
In increasingly complex information landscapes, is it time to stop thinking in terms of the library management system (LMS) or integrated library system (ILS), or even a ‘library services platform’ – and instead start talking about an ‘ecosystem’.
This document discusses the value and costs of library infrastructure systems. It notes that total library system costs, including staff costs, can exceed $764,000 annually for a research library. New "next generation" library services platforms aim to better integrate print and electronic resources, improve workflows, and provide analytics across multiple libraries. However, these new systems require libraries to essentially "start over" and may initially lack functionality, though they promise reduced total costs of ownership over time. The document examines perspectives from libraries, vendors, and consultants on the potential benefits and business cases for migrating to a new library services platform.
Library systems are no longer ‘stand alone’. Global technology influences are driving the market more than ever. There is a risk that the solutions libraries provide remain detached from truly meeting the real needs of many users - staff , academics, researchers and students.
Instead of library systems.or even 'next generation' library services platforms we need to think in terms of the wider library technology ‘ecosystem’. That changes how make our decisions about the products we buy and the services libraries deliver
This document discusses trends in discovery services and resource discovery. It begins by outlining some key technology trends like the rise of mobile devices and apps, personal clouds, and big data. It then discusses higher education trends like the growth of online learning, MOOCs, open educational resources, and the use of learning analytics. Finally, it examines what Google is doing with search, including developing its Knowledge Graph to understand entities rather than just strings of text, and how this could shape the future of search to include more actions and verbs rather than just suggestions. The document provides context on changing approaches to discovery in libraries, education, and search engines more broadly.
The library & teaching & learning: reading list systems. Reading lists appear to be the new 'must have' for UK academic libraries and a raft of new systems has entered the market. Ken's presentation at a seminar at the University of Staffordshire in December 2012 looked at some of the underlying trends in Higher Education and the current reading list offerings
The application of strategy methodologies to libraries. What is strategy? It's not Mission or vision. The key elements. Also a brief discussion of business models
This presentation is based on work I have been doing with libraries and some businesses in the library & information sector.I look at framework to explore business models that I believe is helpful for all kinds of organizations and businesses
Time for strategy: Ken was the keynote speaker at the 2011 National Acquisitions Group (NAG) conference in Manchester on 7th September. Libraries in all sectors face the challenge of relentless, disruptive, technology-driven change and tough economic times. Libraries are under pressure and there is a risk that decisions are made without an appreciation of their strategic importance. This is a good time then to look at some approaches to strategy, differentiating it from ‘mission’ and looking at business models.
Perspective on resource list/reading list managemnt_cilip_update_june2010Ken Chad Consulting Ltd
How has the management of academic resource lists changed, what are library management systems vendors offering and how are resource lists being handled in a social media environment?
Published in Library & Information Update (p.39-41). CILIP June 2010
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STATATHON: Unleashing the Power of Statistics in a 48-Hour Knowledge Extravag...sameer shah
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Codeless Generative AI Pipelines
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Discover the potential of real-time streaming in the context of GenAI as we delve into the intricacies of Apache NiFi and its capabilities. Learn how this tool can significantly simplify the data engineering workflow for GenAI applications, allowing you to focus on the creative aspects rather than the technical complexities. I will guide you through practical examples and use cases, showing the impact of automation on prompt building. From data ingestion to transformation and delivery, witness how Apache NiFi streamlines the entire pipeline, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.
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AI - the role and opportunity in libraries
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AI-the role and opportunity for libraries
Internet Librarian
London October 2019
Ken Chad
Ken Chad Consulting Ltd
Twitter @kenchad
ken@kenchadconsulting.com
Tel: +44 (0)7788 727 845
www.kenchadconsulting.com
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Setting your expectations.......
My contribution today should be treated as “food-
for-thought”
My bias is to the UK and Higher Education
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Setting your expectations.......
I can’t cover everything..so I want to focus on three
broad themes that I think are especially relevant to
libraries
Data, Curation & Ethics
With sub themes around AI in regard to: -
• Collections
• Research
• Teaching and learning - student success
• Student wellbeing
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How do you feel about AI? - the optimistic view
Human beings and artificial
intelligence will work together to
create a brave new world...This will
be a world where people are freed to
use their natural creative abilities and
their amplified intelligence without
concern for the drudgery of mundane,
repetitive and quite frankly boring
tasks. This is the true mission of
artificial intelligence
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Pessimistic view
This power to shape behaviour for others’
profit or power is entirely self-authorising. It
has no foundation in democratic or moral
legitimacy, as it usurps decision rights and
erodes the processes of individual
autonomy that are essential to the function of
a democratic society. The message here is
simple: Once I was mine. Now I am theirs.
The goal is to automate us': welcome to the age of surveillance capitalism. John Naughton. The Observer Technology 20 June
2019
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jan/20/shoshana-zuboff-age-of-surveillance-capitalism-google-facebook
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Higher Education – a diversity of views
Nearly all agree that AI will be a very big issue for higher
education. ..most of the university leaders among the
respondents express an intention to develop strategies where
they do not already have one.
Universities will
use AI to select
the best
candidates for
degree courses,
Universities today cannot
compete against the Googles
of the world because they do
not have that data.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/features/microsoft-survey-ai
Respondents are
reasonably confident
that AI will be able to
provide student
feedback at least as
well as humans can,
with student
assessment another
area where AI could
play a big role.
“There is a lot of work going on in AI by way of tech
..but what a lot of people are trying to look into is the
ethical tone of it all,” ..it’s really difficult to do any
humanities- and social sciences-based work on it
because grants are not tailored towards it.”
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What problems can/will AI address?
Powerful as it is, one of the
problems is that artificial
intelligence is not aimed at the
worthiest of the worlds problems.
Today if you look at the very
successful AI applications at scale
they are in the field of making
people click more ads
AI and bots can create fairer world. Rob Mackinley -interview
with Kriti Sharma. Information Professional; March 2019
Kriti Sharma, VP Artificial
Intelligence, Sage
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Is AI just about shopping?
Imagine walking into a grocery
store, toward the produce aisle,
but then getting a ping on your
phone that the cookies you
bought last week are on sale. You
put them to your cart, put your
phone away and
keep shopping”
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What is AI?
AI in the UK: ready, willing and able? HOUSE OF
LORDS Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence
Report of Session 2017–19 HL Paper 100 16 April 2018
The AI bucket consists
of:
• Big data
• Analytics
• Machine learning
• Natural language
processing
• Data visualisation
• Decision logic
Cox, A.M. Pinfield, S. and Rutter, S. (2018) The
intelligent library: Thought leaders’ views on the
likely impact of artificial intelligence on academic
libraries. Library Hi Tech. ISSN 0737-8831
https://doi.org/10.1108/LHT-08-2018-0105
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Types of AI: Narrow (ANI), General (AGI), and Super (ASI)
There are several types of Artificial intelligence: ANI, AGI, and ASI.
For now, AGI and ASI are Sci-Fi
all existing AI is ANI
The 3 types of AI: Narrow (ANI), General (AGI), and Super (ASI). Thomas J Ackermann. 1-Apr-2019.
https://www.bgp4.com/2019/04/01/the-3-types-of-ai-narrow-ani-general-agi-and-super-asi/
ANI: has a narrow-range of
abilities
AGI: is about as capable as
a human
ASI: is more capable than a
human
AI, or machine learning,
refers to a broad set of
algorithms that can
solve a specific set of
problems, if trained
properly.
The success of artificial intelligence
depends on data, Nick Ismail
Information Age [blog] 23 April 2018
https://www.information-
age.com/success-artificial-
intelligence-data-123471607/
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The importance of data to machine learning
Contrary to the assumptions of 60 years ago, we
don’t need to precisely describe a feature of
intelligence for a machine to simulate it
“The unreasonable effectiveness of data”…simple
statistical tricks, combined with vast amounts
of data, have delivered the kind of behaviour that
had eluded its [AI’s] best theoreticians for decades
Artificial Intelligence: Hope or hype. Nello Cristianini. In New Scientist Collection. 17
more things you need to understand. October 2019. p 120 -123
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It’s why Google Translate works
Contrary to the assumptions of 60 years
ago, we don’t need to precisely describe a
feature of intelligence for a machine to
simulate it
I modsætning til antagelserne for 60 år
siden, behøver vi ikke præcist at beskrive
en funktion af intelligens for en maskine for
at simulere den
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The importance of data
AI works best when large amounts of rich, big data are
available. The more facets the data covers, the faster the
algorithms can learn and fine-tune their predictive
analyses. According to industry predictions, in 2018, AI’s
greatest limitation — high quality data — will become
more evident. Successful machine learning depends
on large and broad data sets.
In the next wave of AI empowerment, the algorithms are
commoditised, but whoever owns the data is king.
The success of artificial intelligence depends on data, Nick Ismail Information Age
[blog] 23 April 2018 https://www.information-age.com/success-artificial-intelligence-
data-123471607/
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Data
‘Whoever acquires and controls the data will
have hegemony in the future
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
World economic forum . January 2018
https://www.analyticsindiamag.com/modi-wef-davos-data-control-real-wealth/
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Data – to analytics - to AI
Adopting AI ...is a journey, not a silver bullet that will
solve problems in an instant.
It begins with gathering data into simple visualizations
and statistical processes that allow you to better
understand your data and get your processes under
control.
From there, you’ll progress through increasingly
advanced analytical capabilities, until you achieve that
utopian goal .....
Data Is The Foundation For Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning, By Willem Sundblad Forbes [magazine]
18 October 2018
https://www.forbes.com/sites/willemsundbladeurope/2018/10/18/data-is-the-foundation-for-artificial-intelligence-
and-machine-learning/#6750b0a151b4
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From management information to Artificial Intelligence
Management
info
Visualisation/
dashboards
Analytics AI
Understanding what we do changing people's behaviour
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The time to innovate?
http://www.libraryinnovation.org/article/view/420/625
Innovation has
moved from a
consideration to
a necessity.
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The time to innovate?
The University of Rhode Island is taking a very different approach with its new
AI lab, which may be the first in the U.S. to be located in a university
library. For URI, the library location is key, as officials hope that by putting the
lab in a shared central place, they can bring awareness of AI to a wider swath
of the university's faculty and student body.
A New Home for AI: The LibraryUniversity of Rhode Island plans to use its library to broaden the reach of artificial
intelligence. By Lindsay McKenzie 17 January 2018. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/01/17/rhode-island-
hopes-putting-artificial-intelligence-lab-library-will-expand-ais-reach
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Data and Collection Development
“Libraries want to make
data-driven decisions
about the management
of their digital and print
book collections but the
data that is currently
available does not allow
them to do this with
confidence”
What problems are we trying to solve?
http://www.slideshare.net/JISC/building-trust-in-a-njiational-monograph-knowledgebase-sc-digifest-2016
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Making collections available to AI tools
At MIT, Chris Bourg, director of
libraries, is focusing on building a
technical infrastructure so its
collections are accessible by APIs
and therefore can be used by
machine-learning algorithms.
How libraries are starting to apply artificial intelligence in their work. By Loida Garcia-Febo. American
Libraries 1 March 2019 https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2019/03/01/exploring-ai/
MIT Libraries is working with AI/ML researchers at the university
to analyze various library tasks and workflows that might
be enhanced by AI. As Bourg says, it is important for academic
libraries to make their collections accessible to AI tools like
Alexa so that when someone asks a voice assistant for
information, reputable scholarly literature is available.
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Curation
“[The] case goes something like this. We
live among unprecedented abundance.
The internet offers more writing than we
could ever read, more music than we could
ever listen to, and more news than we could
ever keep up with”
Reviewed by Asher Dresner (St Edmund Hall) http://www.oxfordtoday.ox.ac.uk/culture/book-
of-the-week/review-curation#
“The result of all this abundance is that there are now
massive ..opportunities in helping us filter”
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Data is key in driving the new generation of ‘platforms’
Producer of
content
Filter
(e.g. the library)
Consumer of
content
Information about users
Information about content
DATA DATA
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Curation
This isn’t about searching; we don’t always
know what we’re looking for. It’s about
curation: ‘selecting, refining and arranging to
add value’
Someone using their hard-won expertise to
put in front of us only the good stuff
Hmmm….who
could that be?
Reviewed by Asher Dresner (St Edmund Hall) http://www.oxfordtoday.ox.ac.uk/culture/book-
of-the-week/review-curation#
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Curation in practice in the library –The reading/resource list solution
https://rl.talis.com/3/bham/lists/DF40AAC3-9E75-A0EF-4EAB-263D34B092C8.html
At the moment this is done by manual curation - by academics
‘selecting, refining and arranging to add value’
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Diversifying Reading Lists
Collaborating with teaching staff to create decolonised and inclusive Reading
Lists to better represent the identities and experiences of our student body
Manual curation is not without its problems…….
https://www.gold.ac.uk/library/about/liberate-our-library/
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Curation - a role for AI
How do learning designers find the right content
and deliver it to learners in a personalized and
prioritized way at the moment of need?
Up until now, this has been primarily a manual
process. With the assistance of emerging AI
technology, the world of content curation
has become a lot more manageable,
scalable, and impactful.
AI in Learning: Curation. David James Clarke IV. 29 July 29, 2019
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-learning-curation-david-james-clarke-iv /
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Curation
Step 1: Activate AI on Learning Paths
Step 2: Scan a Library of Trusted Sources
Step 3: Deliver Personalized (and Prioritized) Content to Learners
Step 4: Collect and Analyze Crowd-Sourced Usage Data
Step 5: Prioritize Content via Machine Learning
AI in Learning: Curation. David James Clarke IV. 29 July 29, 2019
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-learning-curation-david-james-clarke-iv /
The five steps of AI-powered content curation:
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The real magic in this new system happens
when it delivers personalized and prioritized
content to each and every learner
AI in Learning: Curation. David James Clarke IV. 29 July 29, 2019
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-learning-curation-david-james-clarke-iv /
In Step 3, the system automatically curates specific resources for each
learner according to the skills in their Learning Path. In real-time, curator
bots personalize the resources using pre-assessment and profile data to
find and deliver the videos, activities, articles, and blogs that fill each
learner’s skills gaps. How do AI-powered curation systems determine
the “best” content? As with most things,
the answer is a four-letter word: Data.
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AI –libraries, content providers and intermediaries
Helping research
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AI for discovery
“Yewno’s knowledge map allows Kamran to investigate concepts and
relationships between concepts to help broaden the keywords he’ll
use in his research.”
https://www.yewno.com/
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Using AI to get to meaning
http://www.67bricks.com/index.php/content-enrichment-industry-insights-1-2016
Improving discovery through relatedness
Publishers are trying to increase the usage of their content but at the same time
ensure that they are providing researchers with the most relevant content when
they search. One area where content enrichment can assist is in the area of
relatedness. Here rather than use just the words in the documents to find other
related content you can use techniques to give more meaning and context to
the articles and the relationship they have with other articles. One approach
uses software tools to extract the meaning from content to create a content
fingerprint and then uses this fingerprint to find related pieces of content.
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The IET looked to Ontotext to deliver artificial intelligence technologies
into its database for discovering emerging trends and relationships.
This technology gives customers both a deeper understanding of current
developments and more value from the data they have contributed so
much towards.
Press Release 24 August 2016 https://www.ontotext.com/company/news/ontotext-selected-
unleash-power-institution-engineering-technologys-knowledge/
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AI will shift the business model of publishers
[Elsevier’s Dr. Jabe Wilson] points out that while many industries have
shifted to digital, the impact is especially dramatic in scientific publishing
and R&D “due to the sheer volume of data researchers must sift through.”
In fact, the desire to help researchers make sense out of all this data is
behind Elsevier’s transformation from publisher to “information
analytics provider.”
https://www.elsevier.com/connect/jabe-wilson-on-the-future-of-ai-and-
scholarly-publishing
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Learning analytics
“Every time a student interacts with their
university – be that going to the library,
logging into their virtual learning environment or
submitting assessments online – they leave
behind a digital footprint.
Learning analytics is the process of using
this data to improve learning and teaching”
Learning analytics in higher education: A review of UK and international practice. Read our updated briefing on
learning analytics and student success from January 2017. By Niall Sclater, Alice Peasgood & Joel Mullen. Jisc.
2016. https://www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/learning-analytics-in-higher-education
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Rationale for learning analytics - Jisc’s learning analytics service
https://www.jisc.ac.uk/learning-analytics/strategic-leaders
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Learning analytics
We recommend that all
institutions should consider
introducing an appropriate
learning analytics system to
improve student support and
performance.
https://www.policyconnect.org.uk/hec/research/report-bricks-clicks-potential-data-and-analytics-
higher-education
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Pathway to student success – Where do library systems/tech fit?
Student
transactions are
the focus (E.g.
SITS, Banner.)
Student engagement is the focus
(e.g. VLE, Attendance, Library
(inc Reading Lists)
Student outcomes
are the focus (e.g.
Civitas Learning)
Systems
of record
Systems of
engagement
Systems of
intelligence
Where does the library add value
Student
engagement
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Tools for Student Success - an AI based approach
As your command center for student success, Illume® uses
your institution’s data to develop personalized predictions
that are timely, accurate, and actionable.
Pinpoint at-risk students hiding in plain sight, develop
coordinated student success initiatives, and deploy
targeted interventions.
Each student’s data tells a story. Are you listening?
https://www.civitaslearning.com/technology/illume/
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Learning analytics – institutional initiatives
https://campuspress.uwl.ac.uk/teaching/how-to/learning-technology/civitas-ifa/
IfA forms an essential tool for
triangulating information, better
understanding individual student’s
behaviour and identifying when a
student might need support or a
timely ‘nudge’
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Learning analytics –institutional initiative using library data
The following data, which is currently captured by the
University, is initially in scope
for Educational Analytics:
• personal information provided by the student at registration
• student level study records held by the University including
assessment marks
• details of a student’s assigned Personal Tutor system-
generated data from Blackboard, such as the date and
frequency of accessing pages
• student attendance data
• library borrowing logs
• smart card activity log on Campus
• Northumbria gym membership
This data will be used in line with the University’s
Student and Applicant Privacy Notice.
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/-/media/corporate-website/new-sitecore-gallery/services/academic-
registry/documents/qte/student-engagement/ethical-use-of-student-data-for-educational-
analytics.pdf?la=en&hash=EEB8CF87D03669F66A935ECEA17D084F05947832
“Northumbria University’s
approach to the utilisation
of Educational Analytics is
directly linked to the
University Strategy”
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Student wellbeing
“Universities
have an
important role to
play in providing
support for
students with
mental health
difficulties”
Universities UK, Student mental wellbeing in higher education: good practice
guide. London: Universities UK, 2015, https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/policy-and-
analysis/reports/Documents/2015/student-mental-wellbeing-in-he.pdf
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Why is the library involved in student wellbeing?
One question that we hear is: ‘Why on earth is the library doing this?’
All this fits nicely with the University of
Warwick Library mission statement: ‘connecting
you with information, support and your community’.
In 2014 the university launched a new strategy,
‘Looking forward’. This highlights ‘community’ as a
key University Value and adds new weight to this
by making ‘Engage our communities’ one of our six
strategic goals. A key objective for us in the
library is to create ‘the conditions for our
students and staff to succeed’.
Study Happy Library wellbeing initiatives from the University of Warwick. Antony Brewerton and
Becky Woolley. SCONUL Focus 68. 2016 sconul.ac.uk/sites/default/files/documents/4_18.pdf
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Should someone step in to help?
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I hate this
place – I
need to
quitI’m not getting
the grades I
need and I
don’t know
why
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Ethical questions
How do we know they are in trouble? - what
information do we have?
Even if we know there is an issue should an
intervention be made?
What kind of intervention? Who, how, where,
when....?
Is it ethical to not intervene?
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Could an AI approach help save lives?
James Murray, whose son took his own life, wants
universities to use patterns of data to identify struggling
students
Student suicides: the bereaved father who says data could save lives
Guardian Education 8 October 2018
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/oct/08/student-suicides-the-bereaved-father-who-says-data-could-save-lives
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Data could save lives
The final alarm bell was that Ben was in the midst of the
process of withdrawing from university. Yet according to
Murray, nobody at the university had a face-to-face
meeting with him. “There seems to have been a lot of
concern about what was going on, but no clear escalation or
suggested interventions, including ‘why don’t you go to
support services?’” he says.
Student suicides: the bereaved father who says data could save lives
Guardian Education 8 October 2018
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/oct/08/student-suicides-the-bereaved-father-who-says-data-could-save-lives
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AI could save lives – a (better?) basis for human intervention
Murray is proposing that universities introduce a system that
would automatically pull together disparate data – from
schools, the student, attendance, assessment and library
access. Multiple red flags would trigger an early warning alert
and a meeting with a student support professional.
Student suicides: the bereaved father who says data could save lives
Guardian Education 8 October 2018
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/oct/08/student-suicides-the-bereaved-father-who-says-data-could-save-lives
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Jisc says put your data to work
https://www.jisc.ac.uk/learning-analytics
Put your data to work
Your university or college already collects a variety of data about students and
you can use it to:
• Transform their learning experience
• Support their wellbeing
• Help them to achieve more
Our learning analytics service helps you put your data to work to tackle some of
the big strategic challenges. It is the world’s first national learning analytics
service developed to address the key strategic goals of HE and FE
organisations.
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How to get the library involved in learning analytics
Next steps
Librarians may choose to:
1. increase awareness and deepen professional
discussion on this topic
2. be informed and forthright about current data
practices
3. communicate and negotiate with vendor and
institutional partners
4. situate learning analytics among other
assessment approaches
5. engage the learning analytics conversation at
the institutional level
6. identify and analyze questions or problems
meriting a learning analytics approach
7. envision library data contributions
8. explore interoperability standards
9. identify key user stories
10.pursue pilot studies
https://er.educause.edu/-
/media/files/library/2018/11/liila.pdf?la
=en&hash=4253E6937DF10C850196
A30066FF38E6C3B4F32D
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Act Ethically
There is a need for research libraries to act, starting with clarifying
AI ethics policies, principles, and practices.
There are significant AI ethics initiatives underway in 2019 both
globally and nationally. This is a critical and opportune time for research
libraries to assess and actively engage in informing the principles and
practices of AI institutionally, in public policy, and in the research and
learning community.
What do Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Ethics of AI Mean in the Context of Research Libraries?
Mary Lee Kennedy. Research Library Issues, no. 299 (2019): Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
https://publications.arl.org/rli299/3
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Libraries can be exemplars of good practice
Libraries can be the ‘good guys’
in terms of data and AI
Certain personal data are
often required in order for
digital systems to deliver
information, particularly
subscribed content.
Additionally, user activity
data can provide useful
insights on how to improve
collections and services.
However, the gathering,
storage, and use of these
data must respect the
trust users place in
libraries and their
partners. There are ways to
address these operational
needs while also respecting
the rights and expectations
of privacy https://www.niso.org/publications/privacy-principles
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An extended version of this presentation is available at
http://www.kenchadconsulting.com/conferences/
www.kenchadconsulting.com
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AI-the role and opportunity for libraries
Internet Librarian
London October 2019
Ken Chad
Ken Chad Consulting Ltd
Twitter @kenchad
ken@kenchadconsulting.com
Tel: +44 (0)7788 727 845
www.kenchadconsulting.com