Merrill Library Friends Newsletter — August 29, 2024

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In This Issue:

• New LibrarySearch
• Featured Resource: UMaine's LibGuide to Artificial Intelligence

New LibrarySearch

Over the summer the University of Maine System Libraries all migrated to a new library system, which is, in effect, a new catalog … and more! Take a look at the new LibrarySearch tutorial on how to use the LibrarySearch system. Please reach out to the Merrill Library librarians at ummlibrary@maine.edu with any questions.

Featured Resource: UMaine's LibGuide to Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly evolving and becoming increasingly integral to our daily lives, impacting everything from financial markets to healthcare. With recent advancements like AI chat applications such as ChatGPT and text-to-image generators like DALL-E, the spotlight on AI's potential, limitations, and implications has never been brighter. Our UMaine LibGuide to AI provides a curated collection of articles and UMaine-hosted webinars that explore how AI is reshaping society. Dive into this resource to understand the benefits, challenges, and broader impacts of AI technology.



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