LibGuides: Lifelong Learning: Introduction

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AI and the Library. Week Seven: The Ethics of Using Generative AI (Part Two)This link opens in a new window Be transparent about your AI Usage Before we get properly underway, let me just reiterate that you must always follow any university and departmental guidance on using AI tools in assessed work. In our last post on the ethics of using generative AI, we started looking at the importance of understanding the responsibilities that come […] Mar 6, 2025
Welsh-language Music DayThis link opens in a new window Today, 7 February, is Welsh Language Music Day – a day which celebrates all forms of Welsh Language music. Whether you’re into indie, rock, punk, funk, folk, electronica, hip hop or anything else, there’s incredible music being made in the Welsh language for you to discover. Find out more about the day here with links to […] Feb 7, 2025
AI and the Library. Week Six: The Ethics of Using Generative AI (Part One)This link opens in a new window When I first set out to write about the ethics of using generative AI, I thought it would be just a single blog post. But the deeper I dug, the more there was to explore. So, instead of just one post, this topic has turned into a spin-off series of its own (think House of […] Feb 6, 2025
AI and the Library. Week Five: Using AI to Develop Smart Keyword Searches.This link opens in a new window Here at the library, we’re big fans of Primo, the library catalogue. With Primo, you’re not just able to find the books on our shelves, you’re also getting access millions of digital resources, all ready and waiting at your fingertips. But with so many resources available to you, searching the library catalogue can sometimes feel […] Jan 15, 2025
AI and the Library. Week Four. Perplexity AI – Tool Review.This link opens in a new window You probably don’t need us to tell you—there are a lot of AI tools out there. While ChatGPT might have grabbed the headlines early on, Perplexity AI is quickly becoming one of our favourites here in the library. Perplexity AI is making waves in the world of information retrieval, and for good reason. Unlike its […] Jan 8, 2025