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Michele McNeal, David Newyear (2013)
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PurposeThis paper aims to explore integrating chatbot applications into libraries to improve reference services.Design/methodology/approachThis paper explores the benefits of using chatbots as virtual reference librarians. Emma the Mentor Public Library’s Catbot is used as a case study.FindingsChatbots cannot replicate the complexity of human interaction (both knowledge and emotional), but these can provide a cost-effective way to answer the majority of routine reference questions and direct users to the appropriate service.Originality/valueReaders will increase their awareness of how chatbots can streamline the work of the reference department by answering the majority of routine reference questions and freeing library staff to focus on more demanding research and tasks uniquely suited to humans.
Library Hi Tech News – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jun 5, 2017
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