Publications-Periodical Articles

Article View/Open

Publication Export

Google ScholarTM

NCCU Library

Citation Infomation

Related Publications in TAIR

題名 Transforming Reference Services through ChatGPT: Insights from University Libraries in Taiwan
作者 陳世娟
Chen, Shih-Chuan
貢獻者 圖檔所
關鍵詞 Academic library; reference services; virtual reference services; reference librarians; ChatGPT
日期 2026-01
上傳時間 9-Jan-2026 10:08:18 (UTC+8)
摘要 The reference service is a crucial component of university libraries’ services, directly impacting readers. Only high-quality reference services can meet user needs, and their importance is self-evident. This study examines the use of ChatGPT in reference services from the perspective of librarians to understand its potential role. It was found that librarians must improve their competence in emerging technologies, such as AI. Libraries should be cautious in adopting AI, especially given their mission to provide accurate information. While ChatGPT can offer more descriptive responses than traditional chatbots, it still exhibits factual inaccuracies when responding to well-­established queries. It may support basic tasks such as answering simple questions, website navigation, and collection guidance. However, concerns about accuracy and reliability have led some libraries to delay its implementation. The adoption of ChatGPT also involves risks of misuse, ongoing technical support, and funding challenges. In addition to librarian input, it requires collaboration with technical personnel. Rather than a replacement, ChatGPT should be regarded as a supplementary tool, necessitating increased human resources to ensure quality and sustainability.
關聯 New Review of Academic Librarianship, Vol.32, No.1, pp.71-91
資料類型 article
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/13614533.2025.2586271
dc.contributor 圖檔所-
dc.creator (作者) 陳世娟-
dc.creator (作者) Chen, Shih-Chuan-
dc.date (日期) 2026-01-
dc.date.accessioned 9-Jan-2026 10:08:18 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.available 9-Jan-2026 10:08:18 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.issued (上傳時間) 9-Jan-2026 10:08:18 (UTC+8)-
dc.identifier.uri (URI) https://ah.lib.nccu.edu.tw/item?item_id=180571-
dc.description.abstract (摘要) The reference service is a crucial component of university libraries’ services, directly impacting readers. Only high-quality reference services can meet user needs, and their importance is self-evident. This study examines the use of ChatGPT in reference services from the perspective of librarians to understand its potential role. It was found that librarians must improve their competence in emerging technologies, such as AI. Libraries should be cautious in adopting AI, especially given their mission to provide accurate information. While ChatGPT can offer more descriptive responses than traditional chatbots, it still exhibits factual inaccuracies when responding to well-­established queries. It may support basic tasks such as answering simple questions, website navigation, and collection guidance. However, concerns about accuracy and reliability have led some libraries to delay its implementation. The adoption of ChatGPT also involves risks of misuse, ongoing technical support, and funding challenges. In addition to librarian input, it requires collaboration with technical personnel. Rather than a replacement, ChatGPT should be regarded as a supplementary tool, necessitating increased human resources to ensure quality and sustainability.-
dc.format.extent 109 bytes-
dc.format.mimetype text/html-
dc.relation (關聯) New Review of Academic Librarianship, Vol.32, No.1, pp.71-91-
dc.subject (關鍵詞) Academic library; reference services; virtual reference services; reference librarians; ChatGPT-
dc.title (題名) Transforming Reference Services through ChatGPT: Insights from University Libraries in Taiwan-
dc.type (資料類型) article-
dc.identifier.doi (DOI) 10.1080/13614533.2025.2586271-
dc.doi.uri (DOI) https://doi.org/10.1080/13614533.2025.2586271-