Using AI for LRC Staff

Using AI for LRC staff

This set of downloadable Word documents provides practical prompting examples and tips on how AI tools can support staff to use AI for everyday tasks.

Each document includes:

• Practical examples: Real-world scenarios demonstrating how AI tools can enhance tasks such as assisting in the creation of research guides, personalising study plans, designing workshop content, visualising data, or writing FAQs for library users. These examples highlight how AI acts as a supportive tool, complementing staff expertise rather than replacing it.
• Suggested tools: A curated list of tools and services suited to the example provided. We've prioritised tools that are accessible and commonly used, but suitability may vary depending on individual needs and institutional policies. We recommend checking our AI Tools directory blog for further details on the tools mentioned.
• Prompt suggestions / Tips: Where applicable, we provide examples of prompts and tips to help staff get the best results from AI tools.

Assisting in the creation of a research guide

Shows how AI tools can support LRC staff by identifying, organising, and generating resources. These tools can refine research areas, suggest keywords, and structure content to align with student needs.

Download Assisting in the creation of a research guide

If required, you can download the full transcript as a word document. Assisting in the creation of a research guide transcript.docx

Creating personalised study plans

Shows how AI tools can generate customised and structured study schedules, tailoring content to student needs and tracking progress.

Download Creating personalised study plans

If required, you can download the full transcript as a word document. Creating personalising study plans transcript.docx

Designing content for workshops

Shows how AI tools can assist in generating ideas and workshop content, incorporating critical thinking elements to enhance learning through interactive activities and supporting materials.

Download Designing content for workshops

If required, you can download the full transcript as a word document. Designing content for workshops transcript.docx

Using AI to visualise data

Shows how AI tools can assist in generating charts and graphs and refine visual elements for clarity and impact.

Download Using AI to visualise data

If required, you can download the full transcript as a word document. Using AI to visualise data transcript.docx

Writing FAQs for library users

Shows how AI tools can assist in creating clear, concise, and user-friendly responses to common queries, helping to organise FAQs into categories.

Download Writing FAQs for library users (DOCX)

If required, you can download the full transcript as a word document. Writing FAQs for library users transcript.docx