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Generative AI and library skills

Generative AI (GenAI) has the potential to transform how we study, research, work, and live. However, to harness its full potential, we must understand how to use it effectively and responsibly, while also being mindful of its limitations. In this guide we address the use of GenAI in relation to the library research process.

Related resources

Generative AI and Academic Skills
Introductory course on UCL Moodle for students and staff.
Microsoft CoPilot for UCL staff and students
Information for UCL staff and students on Microsoft CoPilot, a GenAI tool for creating text and images.
Generative AI Hub
UCL guidance: hub bringing together all the latest information, resources and guidance on using Artificial Intelligence in education.
Acknowledging the use of generative AI and referencing generative AI
This guidance presents UCL's general approach to acknowledging the use of generative AI and referencing generative AI.

Note on this guide

As Generative AI is evolving rapidly, this guidance will continue to be reviewed and updated.