Mar 3, 2026 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Room 314, Main Library
- Sponsor
- Savvy Researcher Workshop Series | University Library
- Registration
- Registration is required
- savvyresearcher@library.illinois.edu
- Originating Calendar
- Library Calendar
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future feature of academic research; it is already embedded in the library databases that many researchers use daily. This workshop provides a practical and critical introduction to how AI operates within platforms such as ProQuest and JSTOR, including how it shapes search results, generates summaries, and suggests topics. Participants will examine how these tools influence research workflows, and what the limitations of AI technology are.
THIS SESSION WILL BE TAUGHT IN-PERSON (314 MAIN LIBRARY)
Directions to Room 314, Main Library:
- Take the north stairwell (Armory and Wright Street entrance) to the 3rd floor of the Main Library and make a left at the top of the stairs.
- Alternatively, take the elevator located next to the University Archives office (near the Wright St. entrance). When you arrive on the 3rd floor, room 314 is the second door on the left side of the hall. If you have trouble finding it, please ask the Info Desk located at the center of the 1st floor or either of the service desks in The Orange Room.
- Watch a quick video on how to get to 314 Library
- ADA Accessibility Map of the Main Library
- Google Maps directions to the Main Library