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Navigating and Implementing the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy at UK

Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

The NIH’s Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, which went into effect in January 2023, has established new requirements for grant applicants to put forward a plan explaining how their research data will be made accessible to other researchers and the public. At this session, Research Data Librarian Isaac Wink will cover the major elements of the policy researchers need to know and provide guidance on writing successful data management and sharing plans. Specific topics will include:

UK Libraries celebrates opening of the American Archive of Marina and Anastasia Tsvetaeva

Nov 26, 2024, 7:27 AM

The archive comprises hundreds of scholarly and rare books on the Tsvetaev family, countless research materials related to the sisters’ work and literary legacies, as well as more than a dozen personal items belonging to Anastasia Tsvetaeva.

UK Libraries accepting applications for Claude Sullivan Research Fellowship until Jan. 13

Nov 4, 2024, 7:11 AM

Researchers hoping to visit UK Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center next year may be eligible for fellowship funds to cover their domestic travel expenses.

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UK takes the lead on preserving artistic, cultural heritage

Oct 8, 2024, 7:51 AM

In September 2024, the Kentucky Heritage Emergency Response Network was launched at the Arts Disaster & Crisis Preparedness Conference, hosted by UK.

Beyond the Hype Cycle: Generative AI in Work, Learning, and Life

Oct 11, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

We are approaching the two-year anniversary of the public release of ChatGPT, which ushered in not only a dynamic, sometimes frenetic pace of technological development and use cases, but also a similarly energetic discussion on the value, meaning, and implications of generative AI for the future of work, learning, and life. There are many competing claims among experts, thought leaders, and non-experts alike.

ChatGPT as Research Assistant? A Hands-On Experiment

Oct 10, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Where do generative AI tools like ChatGPT fit into the research process for students, and how does it compare to other methods, like web searches or library resources? Join UK Libraries for AI Literacy Week at our new digital scholarship center, The Stacks, as we put ChatGPT to the test. Participants will work in groups to respond to the same research question using one of three different tools: ChatGPT, Google, and UK Libraries resources. They will reflect on the methods they use to produce useful results and compare them to the methods used by other groups.

AI Literacy and Research: Teaching Students How to Critically Evaluate AI-Generated Information

Oct 9, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Generative AI tools are constantly in flux, rapidly making advancements every day. Many instructors may agree that teaching students why and how to evaluate information generated from AI tools is important but find it challenging to implement. As part of The Stacks AI Literacy Week, in this session, you'll learn some practical strategies for teaching students effective habits of mind and how to evaluate AI-generated information, sharpening their own research processes.

Getting Started with AI at UK with the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence

Oct 8, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

The Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, UK’s own hub of AI expertise, works with students and researchers across disciplines to develop innovative uses of AI tools. As part of The Stacks AI Literacy Week, this session will cover some of CAAI’s core research areas, newly released self-service tools, and opportunities to get involved with their work.

Data and Donuts Office Hours

Nov 21, 2024, 8:00 – 11:00 AM

Stop by The Stacks Digital Workspace anytime from 8:00 am until 11:00 am every first and third Thursday from September through November for donuts and help with data wrangling, data analysis, or data visualizations.

Data and Donuts Office Hours

Nov 7, 2024, 8:00 – 11:00 AM

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