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Integrating Technology and Human Interaction with a Library Reference Chatbot.

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Title: Integrating Technology and Human Interaction with a Library Reference Chatbot.
Authors: Fowler, Robin1 rfowler73@ufl.edu, Handy, Kelly2 kl.handy@ufl.edu
Source: RUSQ: A Journal of Reference & User Experience. Winter2026, Vol. 61 Issue 2, p5-13. 9p.
Subjects: Chatbots, Library reference services, Learning, Library personnel, Social interaction, Library public services, Educational technology
Abstract: For Your Enrichment is an occasional column that offers a platform for pieces that are of interest to the work of librarians, but that might not otherwise fit in one of the traditional RUSQ column areas. I was intrigued here by the concept of maintaining the human connection while utilizing AI. Based on the Florida Association of College and Research Libraries (FACRL) Poster Presentation, “‘Are You a Bot?’ Implementing a Chatbot While Keeping the Human Connection in Virtual Reference,” October 25, 2024, and the Professional Development Alliance of Library Consortia online seminar, “’Are You a Bot?’ Merging Technology and Human Interaction Through the Implementation of a Library Reference Chatbot,” (invited) March 27, 2025.—Editor [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:For Your Enrichment is an occasional column that offers a platform for pieces that are of interest to the work of librarians, but that might not otherwise fit in one of the traditional RUSQ column areas. I was intrigued here by the concept of maintaining the human connection while utilizing AI. Based on the Florida Association of College and Research Libraries (FACRL) Poster Presentation, “‘Are You a Bot?’ Implementing a Chatbot While Keeping the Human Connection in Virtual Reference,” October 25, 2024, and the Professional Development Alliance of Library Consortia online seminar, “’Are You a Bot?’ Merging Technology and Human Interaction Through the Implementation of a Library Reference Chatbot,” (invited) March 27, 2025.—Editor [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]