date and time icon Tue, 14 Oct 2025

New library guide for AI and literature searching

The library has launched a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Literature Searching LibGuide designed to support you with evaluating AI tools for your study and research.

The LibGuide offers:

  • Guidance on critically evaluating use of AI tools in literature searching
  • Ethical considerations for responsible use
  • Practical examples to support learning and research

See Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Literature Searching LibGuide.

Upcoming webinar - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Literature Searching

Tuesday 28 October, 2-3pm

Join us for an interactive webinar exploring the evolving role of AI in academic literature searching. The session will cover:

  • Benefits and limitations of AI tools
  • An introduction to the University of Birmingham’s Self-Evaluation Framework
  • Demo of examples of AI-assisted searching

Book your place now.

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