Human Connections in a Digital World

Generative AI tools are rapidly entering academic research and coursework, yet both students and faculty are still developing an understanding of how to use them responsibly and effectively. While many students have experimented with AI informally, they often lack experience applying it within an academic context. At the same time, many faculty are also navigating how AI fits into research practices, writing processes, and student assignments. This session introduces AI research appointments, a library-supported model that helps both students and faculty develop practical AI literacy through guided academic use. Modeled after traditional research consultations, these appointments provide individualized support for integrating AI tools into research workflows while maintaining ethical and scholarly standards.