Using Generative AI with Effect in the School Library: A Beginner’s Guide
- Created By Sarah Pavey
- Last Updated May 21st, 2025
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Using Generative AI with Effect in the School Library A Beginners Guide
Recently there has been a huge explosion in the availability of free generative AI products and as librarians these can help us save time in many different ways if we use them ethically and creatively. This course will explore the origins of this technology and then show you how to write an effective prompt to ensure the best possible results that save you time! We will also look at the different types of product that are available for creating both text and images, giving you insight into the best AI choice for the task you need to achieve. This could be a dynamic poster, a guide to using a library resource, your annual report – there are no limits.
The origins of generative AI tools
What is this technology and what can and what it can’t do? How long has it been around and why has it generated so much debate about its use?
Writing effective prompts
How should you structure a prompt? What information do you need to include? Why do you sometimes not achieve the results you are expecting?
Working with different types of generative AI
An exploration of free generative AI products for both text and images helping you to decide how to choose the best options and how to remix the results.
Applications in practice
Practical examples of AI generated content for common library tasks from keywording your catalogue, through report statistical analysis to competition design and lesson planning.