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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.