DRAFT
In INFO 287, we embrace the spirit of exploration, creativity, and innovation that defines the evolving landscape of libraries and information work. Generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT are rapidly becoming part of that landscapeāand they can be powerful companions for ideation, reflection, revision, and research support when used ethically and transparently.
ā How You Can Use AI in This Course
AI tools are welcome as collaborative aids in the following ways:
- Generating ideas or helping you brainstorm reflection blog topics
- Clarifying concepts from readings or module content
- Outlining or rephrasing your writing while retaining your original voice
- Creating visuals or multimedia to support your Inspiration Report or Symposium
- Asking questions about course themes, assignments, or professional practices
- Practicing reflective thinking by dialoguing with AI about your evolving ideas
Youāre also encouraged to explore SJSU-supported AI tools as part of your professional development in the LIS field.
š¬ Be Transparent
If you use AI tools in your work, please include a short note at the end of the assignment or blog post that explains:
- What tool you used (e.g., ChatGPT, DALLĀ·E, Grammarly, etc.)
- What kind of prompts or inputs you gave
- How the tool assisted you (e.g., idea generation, editing, concept clarification)
This helps foster a culture of transparency and shared learning.
š Youāre Still the Author
Please be sure to:
- Fact-check anything an AI tool provides
- Evaluate ethical considerations (e.g., bias, fairness, inclusivity)
- Ensure originality, proper attribution, and adherence to academic honesty policies
ā ļø A Few Cautions
AI tools can be inspiringābut also inaccurate. Keep in mind:
- AI can hallucinate facts or cite non-existent sources
- It may reflect biases or cultural blind spots
- It doesnāt replace deep reading, critical thinking, or your personal voice
When in doubt, return to course materials, peer conversations, and your own reflection. These are the foundation of your learning in INFO 287.
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Thank you! My thoughts on the brave new world of AI and its citations. It’s a challenge to develop a citation that’s fully accurate yet not so clunky as to take a reader out of the piece of information you’re creating. Sometimes I feel that a long citation dropped into a page is like pointing out the window during a lecture and yelling “squirrel!” š A more succinct in-place reference that is then fully called out on an ending reference summary page could help readers (especially those like me who are easily swayed by interesting links) stay on-topic with the author.
@hharrisbrady I totally agree. Citation at the end of an assignment is just fine with me. Thereās no need to do anything extensive in the body of the work.
For a recent assignment I was required to do an AI edit and used this as my reference, including ‘Edited with the assistance of ChatGPT,” using this guidance from the SJSU Library: https://library.sjsu.edu/chatgpt/citingchatgpt
They are recommending disclosure rather than citation. One suggestion I have seen elsewhere is to include the prompt, which isn’t really useful when I was looking for feedback on 2 pages of material.
@lisahach I like this idea of disc disclosure rather than citation. I have seen mention of including the prompt used in some citations or at some point in an assignment, but I donāt know how useful that is. I do think that prompt creation can be very interesting to think about, but I donāt see how useful it is to share it because you may not get the same results.