Hello ChatGPT: Transforming Academia and Libraries through AI

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive exploration of the potential impact of ChatGPT on academia and libraries, employing a methodology that integrates hypothetical scenarios, a hypothetical interview format, and ethical inquiry. Through hypothetical scenarios, the paper illustrates potential interactions with ChatGPT across various academic and library tasks. These scenarios provide a structured framework for assessing the language model's capabilities and challenges. The hypothetical interview with ChatGPT offers insights into its perceived contributions to academia and libraries. It highlights ChatGPT's potential to enhance search and discovery processes, empower reference services, automate cataloging and metadata generation, and facilitate scholarly content creation. By engaging with ChatGPT in this manner, the paper sheds light on the transformative potential of AI in scholarly pursuits. Moreover, the paper delves into ethical considerations surrounding the integration of ChatGPT into academic and library settings. It addresses privacy concerns, biases, and considerations for responsible AI use, emphasizing the importance of ethical implementation. Overall, this paper contributes to the ongoing discourse on the integration of AI tools in academic and library settings. By examining ChatGPT's potential impact and ethical implications, it underscores the need for responsible implementation and ethical considerations in harnessing AI technology for scholarly endeavors.