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Empowering AI Literacy in Open and Distance Learning

LIBRA AI Bot

An AI-based bot providing library related services, including frequently asked questions, librarian contact, book/past paper/publication search, and research request.

Services of the LIBRA

General Library Information
SERVICE 01

Giving General Library Info

  • Continues Chat Facility
  • Answers from history
  • Humanized answering
  • Data fetching from web
  • OpenAI 4.0 engine
Searching Services
SERVICE 02

Searching Services

  • Koha Library
  • D-Space Past Papers
  • OUSL Research Journal
Research Request
SERVICE 03

Research Paper Requests

  • One-click request
  • Bulk sending
  • Carbon copy for proof
Contact Librarian
SERVICE 04

Contact Librarian

  • Direct form contact
  • AI writes the email
  • Carbon copy included
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AI Tools

Explore AI-powered tools to support your learning, research, and creativity at OUSL.

ChatGPT AI Assistant

ChatGPT by OpenAI

A versatile AI chatbot that can assist with various writing tasks, including brainstorming ideas, drafting essays, summarizing text, and explaining complex topics.
Subscription: Free version available, paid "ChatGPT Plus" and other tiers offer faster response times and access to more advanced models.

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Grammarly

An AI-powered writing assistant that helps with grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, and tone. It can also help with rephrasing sentences and generating ideas.
Subscription: Free version with limited features, paid premium plans available.

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QuillBot

Primarily a paraphrasing and summarization tool that uses AI to rewrite text in different ways, improve clarity, and condense long articles. It also offers grammar and plagiarism checking.
Subscription: Free version with limited use, paid premium plans available for expanded features.

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Paperpal

An AI academic writing tool designed to help produce high-quality academic text with features for research, writing, citation assistance, in-depth editing, and plagiarism checks.
Subscription: Paid.

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Claude

An AI chatbot focused on natural and helpful conversations, capable of assisting with creative writing, summarizing, and research. Many users find it strong for pure text generation.
Subscription: Free version available, "Claude Pro" offers increased usage.

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Microsoft Copilot Designer

An AI-powered tool that helps users create professional-looking designs for presentations, social media, and documents within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Subscription: Requires a Microsoft 365 subscription, with some features potentially requiring a Copilot Pro add-on.

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Tome AI

A generative AI tool specifically designed for creating interactive and visually engaging presentations and documents with features like video integration and live data embedding.
Subscription: Free plan with limitations, paid plans for more features and usage.

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Designs.AI

An AI-powered platform that can automatically generate logos, videos, social media posts, and other design assets based on user input.
Subscription: Paid plans with various features and usage limits.

Learnings & Guidlines

This section outlines key takeaways and best practices for leveraging AI tools effectively. Whether you're looking to improve your writing, streamline workflows, or enhance creativity, understanding the functionalities, limitations, and ethical considerations of these technologies is essential. Follow the guidelines to ensure you make the most of AI while maintaining quality, originality, and responsible usage.

UH AI Guidelines for Students
University of Hertfordshire

UH AI Guidelines for Students ⚠️

This video directly addresses what is allowed and not allowed when using AI in academic work, covering aspects like using AI for ideas, proofreading, and what constitutes academic misconduct.

How Students Can Use AI Ethically
YouTube

How Students Can Use AI Ethically

This resource explains AI literacy and ethics, aiming to empower students to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT in an ethical manner to enhance their educational journey.

Guide for University AI Policies
YouTube

Guide for University AI Policies, Principles, & Guidelines

This video discusses the development of AI use policies and guiding principles, helping students understand the institutional perspective on AI use.

Student Guide to AI
Southern New Hampshire University

Student Guide to AI

This video covers the basics of Generative AI, ethical considerations for students, and general guidelines for AI use within the university context.

The Ethics of AI & Machine Learning
YouTube

The Ethics of AI & Machine Learning [Full Course]

A comprehensive course that covers the foundations of AI, its applications, and the ethical considerations shaping the field, including topics like bias, the singularity, and AI in various sectors.

Responsible AI: Governance, Ethics, & Best Practices
YouTube

Responsible AI: Governance, Ethics, & Best Practices

This video discusses AI governance, ethics, and best practices, explaining how to align AI models with business values and navigate risks and regulations, offering a broader understanding of responsible AI.

Google's AI Course for Beginners
Google

Google's AI Course for Beginners

A concise overview of AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, and Large Language Models, providing a quick understanding of these key concepts.

Policies & Ethics

Understand OUSL’s guidelines for ethical AI usage in education and research.

AI Policy

OUSL AI Policy

Official usage standards

Academic Integrity

Rules & Regulations

AI & plagiarism boundaries

AI Ethics

Ethics & Bias

Using AI responsibly