Introduction to Scopus AI and Web of Science Research Assistant to Explore Literature – Apr. 9, 2025

Name: Introduction to Scopus AI and Web of Science Research Assistant to Explore Literature – Apr. 9, 2025
Start: 2025-04-09T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-09T13:30:00-04:00

Session Description

April 9 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

In 2024, the University of Toronto Libraries subscribed to new AI assistants in the popular scientific research databases Scopus and Web of Science. This 1-hour webinar provides an introduction to the Scopus AI and Web of Science Research Assistant (RA) search engines. Participants will learn how these tools work; get familiar with their features and functions; and through a guided, hands-on exploration of the tools, practice using them and critically evaluating their output.

Presenters:

Erica Nekolaichuk, Faculty Liaison & Instruction Librarian, University of Toronto Libraries
Naz Torabi, Collection Coordinator, Sciences, University of Toronto Libraries

Intended audience: All members of the U of T community are welcome to attend this session to learn how these AI search engines work. However, please note that Scopus and Web of Science databases cover mostly science and interdisciplinary content.

Details

Date:: April 9 2025
Time:: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Registration Website:: https://cris.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/5489

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Describe the differences between an AI search engine and an AI chatbot
Articulate the benefits and pitfalls when including them in your literature reviews and other purposes
Recall the features and basic functions of Scopus AI and Web of Science RA
Use Scopus AI or Web of Science RA effectively to answer a scientific question and find references
Critically evaluate the output of Web of Science RA or Scopus AI

Additional Information

Prior experience using scientific research databases is helpful but not required.