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of 5— Bookmark ChatGPT for quick access
What you'll accomplish
You'll learn to use ChatGPT as an instant readers' advisory assistant — generating personalized book recommendations with appeal factor explanations in under 30 seconds, right at the reference desk or in a patron email.
What you'll need
- A free ChatGPT account at chat.openai.com (save it as a browser bookmark at your desk)
- A patron's reading preferences (a few quick questions to ask them)
- Time needed: 5 minutes to set up; 30 seconds per recommendation request
- Cost: Free
How-To Guide: AI-Assisted Readers' Advisory
Step 1: Bookmark ChatGPT for quick access
Go to chat.openai.com and save it as a bookmark in your browser's bookmarks bar. Label it "Readers' Advisory." You want to open it instantly when a patron approaches the desk.